Talen
Legislative Affairs Director
Byesville, OH · Director
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 30 days ago
CybersecurityLeadershipCommunicationCollaboration
About the role
- Power the Future Talen Energy is one of the largest competitive energy and power generation companies in North America.
- Our passion for excellence grows value through safe and efficient operations.
- We have an inclusive, diverse, respectful, and collaborative workplace, and a strong commitment to innovation, teamwork, and integrity.
Responsibilities
- From time to time, Talen Energy and its companies partner with select executive search firms and recruitment agencies under formal, written agreements aligned to specific business needs.
- Lead state legislative strategy and engagement across Ohio and Indiana
- Develop and maintain relationships with state legislators, executive branch officials, and key stakeholders
- Manage and serve as primary liaison to contract lobbying firms
- Support federal engagement efforts in coordination with internal leadership
- Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, legal, communications, and leadership teams
- Demonstrated ability to influence policy outcomes and manage external stakeholders
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in government affairs, public policy, lobbying, or legislative roles
- Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree required
- advanced degree preferred
- Strong knowledge of state legislative processes, particularly Ohio preferred
- Existing relationships within Ohio government strongly preferred
- Experience in energy, utilities, infrastructure, or regulated industries preferred
Compensation
- Any candidate information submitted in the absence of such an agreement will be considered the property of Talen Energy, and neither Talen Energy nor its subsidiaries will be obligated to pay any fees or compensation related to those submis
Benefits
- include comprehensive health, dental, vision, prescription plans, life insurance, and disability insurance.
- Talen Energy also provides competitive vacation and sick time to its employees.
- Provide coverage support across other regions as business needs require
Company info
- We are committed to providing a safe, drug and alcohol-free workplace.
Equal opportunity
- equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace.
Visa & Work Authorization
- lease note that roles supporting Talen Energy's nuclear facilities are subject to rigorous background investigation and security clearance requirements consistent with federal regulatory standards
This listing is sourced directly from Talen's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.