Xcel Energy
Senior Manager, Strategic Growth and Community Affairs
Denver, CO, 80205 · Senior
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About the role
- Statewide policy and execution leadership: Provide leadership in executing PSCo's Colorado state and local government energy policy priorities supporting large load customers and infrastructure siting and construction.
- Establish shared objectives, roles, decision points, and execution plans so internal teams act with consistency, speed, and accountability.
- Respond to leadership questions by gathering and synthesizing relevant information, identifying key considerations and emerging issues, and connecting leaders with appropriate subject matter expertise.
Responsibilities
- Partner with the corporate communications team to implement enterprise brand standards and messaging locally, while retaining leadership and ownership of Colorado-specific relationships, narratives, engagement, and strategic response.
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in political science, public affairs, communications, business or related field, or equivalent experience
- Masters preferred but not required
- Very strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to navigate complex political and community issues
- Ability to work independently and be a self-starter
- Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to attend community, state and local government meetings
- Experience integrating policy and community relations functions within a single strategic role
- Familiarity with Colorado's legislative, community, and regulatory environment
- Experience partnering with central/enterprise teams to align local execution with broader brand and messaging strategy
Compensation
- $130,000.00 to $165,000.00 per year
Benefits
- Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.
Company info
- We make energy work better for our customers, helping them thrive every day.
- Leads the development and execution of a proactive narrative strategy that protects Xcel Energy's brand while positioning Colorado to competitively serve data centers and other large load customers.
- Advocacy and relationship leadership: Build, maintain, and lead implementation of a statewide advocacy and ground-game playbook for large load customers and infrastructure projects.
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