Lead Specialist - International Government Affairs

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Reporting into the Director of International Government Affairs, this role will support the global government affairs leadership team in executing on its objectives and priorities.
• Support GEV leadership presence at key global events, including New York Climate Week, COP, Global Energy Forum, and others.
• Coordinate efforts on briefings for government meetings and engagements, through close coordination with business units to ensure an aligned and consistent GE Vernova message to government stakeholders
• Coordinate engagements with global international organizations, ensuring GE Vernova maximizes value from existing partnerships, sponsorships and memberships.
• Monitor and analyze global geopolitical news with the government affairs team, including elections updates, stakeholder mapping, energy sector policies, etc.
• Provide in-depth analyses and recommendations of strategic policy announcements, including global ambitions
• Work closely with functional partners including Communications, Legal, Marketing and others
• Coordination of global advocacy requests and ensuring alignment and responsiveness to relevant stakeholders
• Establishing standard work for function briefings, monthly meetings, events, and other rhythms where required

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent knowledge or experience in economics, law, political science, or public policy
• Demonstrated ability to analyze policy and political events and succinctly communicate outcomes and recommendations to leadership
• Attention to detail and capable of handling multiple priorities simultaneously
• Team player able to work in a matrix organization with individuals across functions and time zones
• Experience working on government affairs matters is an advantage, including in international organizations, other private sector companies, or government.
• Knowledge of international government affairs, regulations, policies, funding programs, and priorities
• Fluency in English is required

• Proactive attitude, identifying areas of improvement for the team and recommending opportunities for improvement
• Demonstrated ability to navigate Powerpoint presentations, creating clear drafts for leadership
• Proven ability to execute effectively on priority tasks and responsibilities
• Ability to build strong working relationships within a matrix organization
• Advanced communication skills - both written and verbal
• Ability to deal effectively with people and work in diverse multinational teams