Base Power Company
Base Power Company, a next-generation power company based in Austin, Texas, is hiring a Government Affairs Lead to drive policy engagement and regulatory strategy in Travis County and across the region.
About the Role
As our Government Affairs Lead, you'll be the voice for Base Power Company within regulatory bodies, legislative forums, and government agencies. In this full-time position based in Austin, you'll shape how our distributed battery network and grid resilience initiatives are understood and supported by policymakers. You'll translate complex energy policy into clear messaging that builds momentum for modern infrastructure.
What You'll Do
- Develop and execute government affairs strategy aligned with our grid transformation mission in Texas and beyond
- Build and nurture relationships with state legislators, regulatory commissioners, and municipal officials in the Austin metropolitan area and statewide
- Monitor energy legislation and regulatory proceedings; advise leadership on policy implications and opportunities
- Prepare testimony, comments, and policy briefings for regulatory filings and public hearings
- Coordinate with stakeholders—utilities, consumer advocates, environmental groups—to advance industry-friendly policy positions
- Lead permitting and licensing engagement with Travis County and municipal authorities
- Communicate company positions to government and the public, emphasizing our role in grid stability and electrification
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years in government affairs, regulatory strategy, policy advocacy, or related government relations roles
- Deep knowledge of energy policy, grid operations, and electricity regulation (ERCOT, PUC of Texas, or equivalent federal/state experience preferred)
- Track record of successful stakeholder engagement and legislative/regulatory wins
- Excellent writing and public speaking skills; ability to distill complex technical topics
- Existing relationships in Texas energy policy circles and state government
- Strategic thinking and ability to navigate competing interests in heavily regulated industries
About Base Power Company
Base Power Company is transforming America's power grid through distributed battery networks that replace fragmentation with resilience. We're building the infrastructure that will power the next generation—combining engineering expertise, operational rigor, and creative problem-solving to solve energy's most pressing challenges. We're based in Austin and serve markets across the country.
How to Apply
Ready to lead government affairs for the future of power? Apply now through this listing.
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Working in Austin, TX
Austin is the capital city of the U.S. state of Texas. With a population of 961,855 at the 2020 census, it is the 12th-most populous city in the U.S., fifth-most populous city in Texas, and second-most populous U.S. state capital, while the Austin metro area with an estimated 2.55 million residents is the 25th-largest metropolitan area in the nation. Austin is the county seat and most populous city of Travis County, with portions extending into Hays and Williamson counties. Incorporated on December 27, 1839, it has been one of the fastest-growing large cities in the United States since 2010.
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