Government Relations, Texas

ABOUT BASE

Base is America’s next-generation power company. We’re rebuilding the foundation of modern civilization–electricity–by deploying a vast network of distributed batteries that is transforming today’s fragile, centralized grid into a resilient and abundant system. We are engineers, operators, and creatives solving some of the most complex, interdisciplinary challenges of our time.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Base is hiring a specialist to manage Base Power’s Texas government relations. The role would entail becoming the face of Base in the Texas legislature (and, depending on experience, the PUCT and ERCOT), building relationships at the state and local level, spearheading policy changes that will facilitate the Company’s growth across Texas, and monitoring the legislative and regulatory environment. This is a high-ownership role on a small team—the person who takes it will help set Base's Texas legislative strategy, construct coalitions, and manage internal and external resources to effect change.

 

You'll be a member of the Legal, Regulatory, Policy team and will work closely with other teams across the Company to understand our products and priorities.

 
 

WHAT YOU’LL DO

- Own Base’s government affairs strategy across Texas—setting priorities, building relationships with state legislators, PUCT staff, and other stakeholders, and driving outcomes that expand Base’s footprint.

- Monitor happenings at the Texas Capitol and the PUCT closely across every session, hearing, and docket that touches Base, and assess how each development affects the business, translating findings into clear recommendations and action items.

- Track legislation and rulemakings across Texas.

- Draft legislation, testimony, comment letters, and position papers; manage external lobbyists, trade groups, and other advocate partners to advance Base’s priorities.

- Build coalitions with industry groups, consumer advocates, and other stakeholders to advance policy positions relat...