Sr. External Affairs Specialist - BGE (Project Outreach)

About the position

To support the development and execution of project outreach strategies for Centrally Managed Projects across the BGE service territory. This role involves providing project analysis and risk assessment from an outreach perspective. Key responsibilities include conducting outreach walkdowns, stakeholder analysis, and risk evaluations to develop outreach scopes for contractors. These efforts aim to proactively inform our customer base. The position also oversees outreach contractors working on behalf of BGE and collaborates with internal outreach stakeholder teams to ensure alignment on project outreach strategies. Additionally, the role is responsible for performance tracking and reporting for the outreach scorecard, developing, and tracking KPIs for outreach contractors, and capturing lessons learned from outreach activities within the Centrally Managed Projects portfolio. This position will require attendance at off-hour meetings/events. The position may require extended hours during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and Execute Outreach Strategies: Create and implement plans to inform and engage stakeholders about various projects.
  • Project Analysis and Risk Assessment: Evaluate projects from an outreach perspective to identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Conduct Outreach Walkdowns and Stakeholder Analysis: Perform on-site evaluations and analyze stakeholders to tailor outreach efforts effectively.
  • Manage Outreach Contractors: Oversee contractors who carry out outreach activities, ensuring they align with BGE's strategies.
  • Collaborate with Internal Teams: Work with internal stakeholders to ensure cohesive outreach strategies.
  • Performance Tracking and Reporting: Monitor and report on outreach activities, including developing KPIs and tracking performance metrics.
  • Extended Hours: Be available for off-hour meetings and events, and potentially work extended hours during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in political science, communications, business administration, and/or public relations AND 4-7 years related experience in governmental affairs, customer service, communications, or relevant utility experience OR, in lieu of a bachelor’s degree, 6-9 years relevant experience is required.
  • Proven ability to work in cross-functional teams, with experience in project management.
  • Requires strong organizational skills.
  • Strong communications skills – both written and oral.
  • Demonstrated skills in Microsoft products including Excel and PowerPoint

Nice-to-haves

  • Leadership skills proven in the area of team building, issues management and process improvements.
  • Proven ability to write detailed reports, letters and analyze quantitative data.
  • Advanced Excel and PowerPoint Skills

Benefits

  • Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: \$82,400.00/Yr. – \$113,300.00/Yr.
  • Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 15%
  • 401(k) match and annual company contribution
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave
  • Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
  • Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement
  • Referral bonus program
  • And much more
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