New Job Manager Of Government Affairs & Policy In Colorado

The Manager of Government Affairs & Policy will build and maintain relationships with federal, state, and local authorities, lobbyists, regulatory agencies, and key policymakers. This person will combine creativity and intellectual excellence to develop and execute strategic government relations activities at the federal, state, and local levels to position PDC as a sustainability-focused operator while also supporting our traditional business interests. This person will be a leader of post-legislative regulatory rulemaking strategy and execution, bringing together various internal departments and coordinating external consultants. They will be expected to be a strategic and solutions-oriented leader who can develop and manage key political relationships. This person will also play a key role in PDC political awareness development programs and communication.

• Manage the design and implementation of an approved overarching government affairs strategy to create an influential footprint, with support from VP, Assistant General Counsel;
• Protect and enhance the Company’s reputation among legislators, lobbyists, regulatory agencies, industry partners and trade organizations that support the oil and natural gas industry;
• Identify, monitor, track and forecast public policy issues related to the Company’s business interests;
• Coordinate development of PDC’s positions and engagement strategies on state government issues (primarily legislative and executive branches) and state regulatory and local rulemakings and activities that impact PDC in our operating areas;
• Prepare and develop government affairs background information and communications. These may include (but are not limited to) political analysis, advantages of support/opposition, bill analysis and legislative highlights for internal audiences and comment letters to legislators and regulators, putting together white papers and briefings on new policies/regulations’ impacts on PDC for legislators for external audiences;
• Administer and grow PDC’s PACs and develop strategy for non-PAC political contributions;
• Work closely with PDC’s community relations team members to ensure alignment of goals and that the goals of SPA are supported, strengthened and measured;
• Engage across departments to ensure Company is providing relevant subject matter experts when needed;
• Actively participate on industry boards and committees;
• Develop strategy for trade association participation and actively participate and communicate with such trades;
• Screen, recruit and manage outside consultants and lobbyists whose effectiveness is critical to meeting the Company’s commercial objectives at the federal, state, and local level;
• Foster a corporate culture that promotes unwavering commitment to safety, regulatory compliance, technical and commercial excellence, and teamwork;
• All other duties as assigned by the VP, Assistant General Counsel;
• Demonstrate commitment to safety and environmental compliance in all job.

• Ability to lead and work on a team;
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with elected officials, regulators, lobbyists, other operators, volunteers and community thought leaders;
• Ability to proactively conduct repeated outreach to elected officials, regulators, lobbyists, other operators, volunteers and community thought leaders in order to seek solutions and achieve company goals;
• Ability to effectively and timely communication with key internal stakeholders, including the Company’s senior management team;
• Self-starting; initiative-taking; detail and solutions-oriented on all levels of job, from small tasks to large projects;
• Demonstrated time management and organizational skills;
• Ability to think creatively, “outside the box;”
• Strong public speaking experience and ability to deliver messages during contentious situations;
• Superior written and verbal communication skills;
• High degree of energy, self-motivation and flexibility;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively with staff members, elected officials, lobbyists, volunteers, and the public;
• Strong analytical skills.

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  Competency – Interacts in cross departmental team projects. Initiates projects and assigns tasks. Provides direction to staff on complex matters. Identifies department needs and responds proactively to situations. Effectively communicates and provides and receives feedback.
• Responsibility – Creates and implements efficient processes. Stays focused on key issues and priorities affecting department. Produces desired outcomes through knowledge of employee performance and capabilities. Delegates challenging tasks to develop career paths of direct reports. Serves as a role model for high ethical standards and company values.
• Problem Solving – Recognizes technical issues and employee conflicts; suggests methods towards resolution. Maps out a realistic plan of action to solve common problems. Bridges communication gaps by utilizing active listening techniques.
• Teaming – Fosters relationships by demonstrating trust, confidence, and commitment in other’s actions and decisions. Strives to facilitate collaboration within department as an effective team member and leader. Encourages others to support teaming principles by holding productive and purposeful meetings. Separates personal and/or departmental agenda from team goals. Strives to gain cooperation without having formal authority.

• This position has no direct reports at this time.

• Consistent with that of a normal office environment and field environment;
• Travel required 25%;
• Will work non-traditional hours as needed;
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds in the course of event preparation and cleanup.

• Intermediate incumbent possessing supervisory skills related to allocation of people and resources. Possesses transactional skills to lead assigned department and manage cross departmental functions;
• Bachelor’s degree in political science, corporate communications, public relations, marketing, or related field required;
• 10+ years of experience in government relations, regulatory, regulatory policy, community relations, outreach, or related field required;
• Knowledge and experience in the Oil and Gas industry required;
• Existing relationships and experience working with elected officials, in an official capacity, in Company operating areas required.