Texas Government Affairs Lead

Last Energy seeks a Texas Government Affairs Lead to develop and manage relationships with state government stakeholders in Texas. The ideal candidate has recent experience working with or within state government, particularly in energy or infrastructure policy, and brings a proactive, entrepreneurial approach to advancing Last Energy’s interests in Texas.   This role requires a mix of policy acumen, relationship-building skills, and the ability to communicate Last Energy’s mission to diverse stakeholders across the state.Key Duties & Responsibilities

Build and maintain strategic relationships with Texas state officials, agencies, and legislative staff

Monitor, track, and analyze state legislation, regulations, and administrative actions; assess impacts and formulate responses

Represent Last Energy in meetings, hearings, and events with state policymakers and stakeholders

Coordinate with external consultants, lobbyists, and trade associations to support advocacy objectives

Provide briefings to internal leadership on policy and political developments in Texas

Organize and support site visits, facility tours, and stakeholder events in Texas

Support grassroots outreach and coalition-building efforts to advance public policy objectives

Qualifications

7+ years of experience interfacing with Texas state government

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Knowledge of Texas state legislative and regulatory processes, particularly in the energy or infrastructure sectors

Strong relationship-building and communication skills

Self-starter with the ability to operate independently and with urgency

Excellent organizational and project management abilities

Based in Austin, TX, or willing to relocate

Ability to travel up to 25% of the time