Area Director, Government Affairs

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company

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State of New Jersey Until 9/26/2026 5+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted July 28, 2026 Last posted July 28, 2026
Job description

If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online.

Job Summary

Responsible for advocacy, outreach and communications to state elected officials across several states and within a specific ISO/RTO regions
Execute political and relationship strategy at direction of Sr. VP and Sr. Director
Educate lawmakers on critical policies and proposals that advance the electric energy industry; garner support for company positions
Represent the company at national policy, political and trade associations

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

•Direct lobby responsibility for state legislative activities on behalf of the company.  Assist in federal and local lobbying as needed
•Oversee team of external consultants that will assist in advocating issues on behalf of the company; manage and maintain accountability; educate on key issues
•Collaborate across company divisions to help determine strategy, input on policy positions, and resource priorities
•Serve as the liaison between Vistra and certain policy and political trade associations; represent company’s views and forge consensus on key issues. Secure leadership roles and executive speaking engagements
•Manage administrative lobby and compliance activities; adhere to reporting and ethics requirements under state and federal laws.

•Support the goals and activities of the Political Action Committees

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements

•Experienced gained through college degree programs and or certifications and five years of government relations experience; prior employment in electric industry is strongly considered.  In addition, work related experience as a legislative staffer and/or public policy role is a plus
•Excellent written and oral communications necessary
•Ability to travel 50% across multiple states especially during legislative sessions

Key Metrics

•Passage or defeat of priority state legislation along with support or opposition of administrative or executive branch initiatives
•Advance political relationships on behalf of the company
•Educate newly elected officials; conduct tours and oversee company visits
•Represent the company at fundraising events; coordinate with PAC members and assist in PAC fundraising events
•Track interim and regular legislative session initiatives; determine engagement levels, work to determine policy positions with regular reporting into SVP and company leadership
•Conduct coordination with electric industry on policy and issue campaign activities; lead on certain issues in specific states
Range: $137,700 - $246,100

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Job Family

Public/Gov Rels/Comms

Company

Vistra Corporate Services Company

Locations

State of New Jersey

New Jersey

We are a company of people committed to:  Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication.  If this describes you, then apply today!

If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site.

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About this role

Summary

Lead advocacy, policy, and stakeholder engagement in energy industry for multiple states.

Job title

Area Director, Government Affairs

Experience level

5+ years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

energy

Location requirements

New Jersey, hybrid work allowed

Salary

$138k–$246k

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

communicationspolicy analysisstakeholder management

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

government relationspublic policy lobbying energy policy
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

New Jersey, Trinidad and Tobago

Hybrid City