Sr Regional Public Affairs Manager
Date: Aug 4, 2025
Location: Melville, NY, US
Company: LIPAPRD
Requisition: 82002
PSEG Company: PSEG Long Island
Salary Range: $ 132,800
- $ 246,800
Work Location Category: Hybrid Fixed
PSEG operates under a Flexible Work Model where flexible work is offered when job requirements allow. In support of this model, roles have been categorized into one of four work location categories:
Onsite are roles that have specific onsite requirements and are typically onsite daily.
Hybrid fixed are roles that are a blend of onsite work/in-person interactions with some ability to work remotely and require employees to live within a commutable distance and be onsite fixed days each week.
Hybrid flexible are roles that can be performed remotely but require some level of onsite work/in-person interactions on a regular basis, require employees to live within a commutable distance and, since business needs vary by position and may change over time, managers will set expectations and flexibility regarding where and when work is performed.
Fully remote are roles that can be performed remotely, require employees to live in approved states and will have purpose-driven in-person interactions on occasion.
We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That’s why you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer a retirement program, 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement and a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year (including vacation, scheduled holidays, and floating holidays).
PSEG offers a unique experience to our more than 12,000 employees – we provide the resources and opportunities for career development that come with being a Fortune 500 company, as well as the attention, camaraderie, and care for one another you might typically associate with a small business. Our focus on combatting climate change through clean energy technology, our new net zero climate vision for 2030 and enhanced commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; and supporting the communities we serve make this a particularly exciting time to join PSEG.
Job Summary
The position requires a close working relationship with utility leadership and operations as well as the highest level of emergency management official activated during emergencies and serve as the single point of contact with these offices during extended restoration periods. The position will further serve as the external lead during these situations in the respective geographic territory. The position frequently advises and directs the activities of projects teams as appropriate to successfully gain the external approvals needed to expedite project timelines. The position is a key source of advice to company executives on the political and community impact of corporate decisions and will work closely with internal lines of business and Project Public Affairs in the execution of these objectives especially at the senior manager level.
In collaboration with Corporate Citizenship Culture the position manages a contributions sponsorship and events budget and requires the discretion to invest these corporate resources in the most effective manner to improve and leverage external relationships and achieve corporate objectives. Active participation on strategic business and nonprofit organization boards of directors is required frequently beyond normal business hours and on weekends.
Job Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities
- Responsible for developing and implementing strategic outreach and communication plans to advocate and gain support for critical Enterprise priorities, legislative and regulatory proposals, and utility projects to a wide range of external audiences
- Engage corporate executive officers on matters of critical importance to the company and entails advising executives on the external implications and cost/benefits of decisions
- Serve as the lead representative in state legislative districts, and serve as a secondary representative in congressional districts, as requested by Federal Affairs
- Leading internal teams from Enterprise organizations to develop plans and strategies that achieve milestones and goals while minimizing the disruptive impacts in communities. Lead efforts to resolve escalated constituent issues as a means to leverage relationships to gain support for Enterprise initiatives.
- The position requires availability 24/7 for matters involving elected officials, and media inquiries as needed by Corporate Communications.
Job Specific Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's Degree and 10 years of work experience in utility, communications, public affairs and/or legal regulatory areas or other related experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of the utility and power industries and demonstrated managerial experience
- Candidates should possess experience in the fields of community relations, public boards, or committees lobbying elected or appointed government or public sector experience
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills developed through interaction with executives, public officials, and community local boards
- Leadership experience with managing multiple issues and demonstrating strategic thinking and expertise to apply to creative problem solving and planning for contingency issues
- Strong political skills or broad and deep industry knowledge
- Writing presentation and public speaking skills
- Lobbying skills
- Project planning and management
Desired
- Masters Degree along with public sector experience with state and local government experience with public private partnerships and policy initiatives
- Budget and management experience
- Knowledge of the power utility and or energy industries
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If you are a current PSEG employee and if you are offered an opportunity with PSEG Long Island, you will be treated as a new hire. Please note that as a new hire to the Long Island subsidiary, your benefits will change and generally will be consistent with other similarly situated PSEG Long Island new hires. Similarly, for PSEG Long Island employees who accept job opportunities with PSEG or any of its subsidiaries (other than PSEG Long Island), their benefits would change and generally be consistent with other similarly situated new hires of that company.
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