Government Affairs and Public Policy Manager

Job Posting End Date

08-03-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

The Manager will work within the Federal Affairs team to represent American Electric Power Corporation (“AEP”) and its operating companies both internally and externally. Internally, the Manager will assist in coordination with internal subject matter experts and proactively develop policies beneficial to the company on matters relating to energy, grid reliability, environment, climate, electric transmission, and other issues. The Manager will work as a part of the Federal Affairs team to liaise internally with relevant teams to ensure the company conveys a consistent message to federal officials.
In addition to internal-facing responsibilities, the Manager will advocate externally working with the executive branch agencies, including the U.S. Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency, to further the goals, objectives and needs of the American Electric Power Corporation and its operating companies. The Manager will also liaise with relevant trade groups and convey the company’s priorities on relevant issues.

Job Description

What You'll Do:

• Help develop, organize and implement corporate policy and strategy for overall effective federal representation by working internally to develop policy positions on priority issue areas.
• Be responsive to the requests from the AEP Congressional and executive branch leads by working internally with relevant policy teams to develop positions on priority issue areas.
• Represent the company in a professional manner before executive branch agencies and trade associations (e.g., Edison Electric Institute, Nuclear Energy Institute, Business Roundtable, American Clean Power Association), ad hoc legislative, regulatory focused groups and public policy organizations.
• Be responsive to internal AEP requests and maintain strong working relationships with internal colleagues.
• Demonstrate the highest standards of ethical behavior and support the company's Corporate Compliance Policy.
• Prepare reports on legislative and regulatory activity in Washington, D.C., while gathering and helping to interpret all legislative and government information that might impact corporate business.
• Develop and maintain a broad base of knowledge regarding policies that are impactful to the company.
• Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, government, or other related disciplines.

Work Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience.
• Strong preference for direct federal legislature, federal government, or comparable state/federal experience.

Other Must Haves:

• Physical demand level is Sedentary
• In-person (five days a week in the office) work environment. 

Where You'll Work:

• On-Site in the AEP's Federal Affairs office in Washington, DC.

What You'll Get:

• Base salary
• Annual bonus
• 401K match
• AEP Pension
• Comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do!

At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-009

Compensation Range:

$116,255.00 - $151,132.50

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.  

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