Director of Federal Government Relations
EQT Corporation
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Washington, D.C. • District of Columbia • Washington • United States
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About the role
- Develop and drive EQT’s federal legislative and regulatory strategy across priority policy areas, in partnership with department leadership and aligned with broader corporate objectives.
- Operate as EQT’s senior day-to-day decision-maker in Washington, D.C., exercising independent judgment in congressional engagement while elevating high-impact or high-risk matters as appropriate.
- Serve as EQT’s primary in-person representative on Capitol Hill, cultivating and maintaining bipartisan relationships with Members of Congress, senior staff, key committees, and relevant federal agencies.
- Provide forward-looking political intelligence and strategic risk assessment related to federal legislation, regulatory developments, committee dynamics, and election-cycle implications.
- Translate business priorities into clear, compelling federal advocacy strategies and messaging in coordination with internal stakeholders across policy, regulatory, communications, and commercial teams.
- Lead preparation and strategic positioning for high-level congressional meetings, hearings, executive fly-ins, and advocacy engagements.
- Manage and direct external federal lobbying firms and consultants, establishing priorities, aligning scope with enterprise objectives, and monitoring performance in coordination with senior leadership.
- Lead engagement with federal trade associations and coalitions, assessing when to shape, lead, or differentiate from broader industry positions to best advance EQT’s interests.
- Maintain accurate and timely records of federal engagement activities in EQT’s CRM system (Salesforce), ensuring visibility, coordination, and strategic alignment across the organization.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or policy-specific credentials preferred.
- 7–12+ years of relevant experience, including direct Capitol Hill experience or senior-level federal public affairs work, with demonstrated ownership of legislative strategy and measurable policy outcomes.
- Deep understanding of the federal legislative process, with familiarity in energy, infrastructure, natural resources, environmental, or tax policy strongly preferred.
- Proven ability to build and sustain relationships with Members of Congress, senior staff, federal agencies, and trade association leadership.
- Strong political instincts and the ability to anticipate shifts in the policy landscape and adjust strategy accordingly.
- Experience managing external consultants or lobbying firms and aligning multi-channel advocacy efforts.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing senior executives for high-stakes congressional engagement.
- Demonstrated ability to operate independently, lead without formal authority, and influence across a matrixed organization.
- Must be based in Washington, D.C., with the ability to attend regular in-person meetings and events.
- Travel is expected on a semi-frequent basis to both internal and external events.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
legislative strategypolitical intelligencestrategic risk assessmentfederal advocacycongressional engagementCRM systemSalesforcepolicy outcomesmulti-channel advocacy
Soft Skills
relationship buildingpolitical instinctscommunication skillsindependent operationleadershipinfluencestrategic positioningcollaborationdecision-making
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeadvanced degreepolicy-specific credentials