Director, Government Affairs (Energy & Sustainability)

Director, Government Affairs (Energy & Sustainability)

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Director, Government Affairs (Energy & Sustainability)

Join to apply for the Director, Government Affairs (Energy & Sustainability) role at FGS Global

FGS Global is the world’s leading stakeholder strategy firm, with approximately 1,400 professionals around the world, advising clients in navigating critical issues and reputational challenges. FGS was formed from the combination of Finsbury, The Glover Park Group, Hering Schuppener and Sard Verbinnen & Co to offer board-level and C-suite counsel in all aspects of stakeholder strategy — including corporate reputation, crisis management, and public affairs and is also the leading force in transaction and financial communications worldwide.
FGS offers seamless and integrated support with offices in the following locations: Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Beijing, Berlin, Boston, Brussels, Calgary, Chicago, Dubai, Dublin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Houston, Kingston, London, Los Angeles, Munich, Paris, Riyadh, San Francisco, Shanghai, Singapore, South Florida, The Hague, Tokyo, Toronto, Vancouver, Washington, D.C., and Zurich. The firm is headquartered in New York.
FGS is consistently ranked a Band 1 PR firm for Crisis & Risk Management and for Litigation Support by Chambers and Partners. For the second year, FGS was ranked #1 Global M&A PR firm by Deal Count and Value in 2024 by Mergermarket.
What You’ll Do:

• Drive impactful change: Design and execute advocacy strategies that help clients meet their goals in the energy, environment, and infrastructure sectors.
• Be a trusted advisor: Guide clients through the rapidly evolving landscape of energy policy, tax legislation, and regulation, delivering actionable insights that make a difference for our clients.
  

• Lead with purpose: Manage projects to deliver measurable impact, foster collaboration, and deepen client relationships.
• Build powerful networks: Cultivate strong relationships with key policymakers, regulators, and industry leaders in Congress, the Administration, and federal agencies.
• Stay ahead of the curve: Monitor and analyze legislative, regulatory, and industry trends across key sectors and alert clients to opportunities and risks.
• Champion client interests: Represent clients in meetings with government officials, policymakers, and other stakeholders.
• Delivering superior products: Develop high-quality written materials to effectively communicate and advance client objectives across policy, corporate, and legislative arenas.
  
  

ATTRIBUTES

• Minimum of 8+ years experience, with a minimum of 5 years on Capitol Hill.
• Knowledge of energy, environment, or infrastructure required.
• Proven project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and deliver on tight deadlines.
• A team oriented, collaborative approach, with the ability to build trust with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong writing skills with the ability to quickly simplify complex topics, produce high quality analyses, and craft compelling materials. Power Point experience is a requirement.
• Strong-interpersonal skills who works well in teams and values relationships but is also able to work independently with an entrepreneurial spirit.
  
  

FGS Global is an equal opportunity employer and seeks qualified candidates regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, national origin or age. Please submit a cover letter and resume to Please reference “Director Position– Government Affairs (Energy & Sustainability)” in the subject line of your email.
District of Columbia Salary Range
$100,000—$150,000 USD

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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