Senior Manager, Government Affairs

Apex Clean Energy

Senior Manager, Government Affairs at Apex Clean Energy focusing on state policy and regulatory matters in Texas and Oklahoma. Leading legislative and regulatory engagement for renewable energy projects.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor, analyze, and develop company positions on legislation affecting the electricity sector in the ERCOT and SPP regions
Work collaboratively with trade associations, industry colleagues, and other allied stakeholders to advance shared priorities
Manage contract lobbyists engaged at the state level, providing direction and materials
Educate policymakers about the company’s portfolio of wind, solar, and storage projects and about industry positions on key issues prospectively or presently before the legislature
Provide real-time updates and forecasts on legislative threats and opportunities to senior leadership, development teams, and asset management
Monitor and analyze regulatory activity at the Electric Reliability Organization of Texas (ERCOT), the Public Utilities Commission of Texas (PUCT), and other regulatory bodies in SPP states
Partner with internal subject matter experts to support project commercialization and execution
Develop and maintain high-level relationships with ERCOT and PUCT staff
Ensure coverage of relevant ERCOT working group and stakeholder committees and identify advocacy opportunities
Manage outside counsel and regulatory consultants

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in public policy, political science, energy policy, environmental studies, or engineering, or another relevant area of study
5+ years of progressively responsible experience in government affairs, regulatory affairs, or energy policy; minimum of 3 years of direct Texas legislature and/or ERCOT experience
Strong preference for a candidate with experience in the renewable energy sector and/or electric utility industry
Demonstrated fluency in ERCOT market design issues
Established relationships with policymakers and regulatory staff
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to write persuasive, technical comments and/or testimony
Demonstrated ability to manage complex legislative and regulatory proceedings, work collaboratively with stakeholders, build coalitions, and develop engagement strategies
Familiarity with the renewable energy project development process, economics, and timelines
Experience with political donations and Political Action Committee management is also a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical and dental insurance
401(k) with corporate match
Responsible Paid Time Off plus standard company holidays
Flexible working hours
Ongoing support and guidance such as on-the-job learning, hands-on experience, and mentorship
Training, strategies, and tools to support personal and professional growth
Team atmosphere of diverse professionals committed to making an impact as an organization
Opportunities to volunteer and give back to our local communities

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Hard Skills & Tools

government affairsregulatory affairsenergy policyERCOT experiencerenewable energy sectorelectric utility industrylegislative proceedingsproject commercializationpolitical donationsPolitical Action Committee management

Soft Skills

collaborationrelationship buildingwritten communicationverbal communicationpersuasive writingstakeholder engagementcoalition buildingstrategic developmentanalytical skillsforecasting

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in public policyBachelor’s degree in political scienceBachelor’s degree in energy policyBachelor’s degree in environmental studiesBachelor’s degree in engineering