Candidate Profile

Requirements:

• Relevant degree in Government & Public Affairs, Economics or Business
• 2+ years of experience in advocacy or public policy required working on Capitol Hill is highly desired to understand the culture and environment.
• Knowledge of U.S. regulatory and policy issues impacting the energy industry.
• Relevant internships an advantage
• Excellent oral, written, critical thinking, and delivery skills.
• Strong analysis and strategic thinking skills with the ability to anticipate and address potential challenges.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to multi-task, set own priorities, while remaining schedule-driven with a focus on maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• Positive, pro-active, self-motivated
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills.
• Relevant advanced degrees a plus

The successful candidate must have the legal right to work in the US as TotalEnergies is unable to sponsor a visa for this position.

Activities

Key Responsibilities for the Government Affairs Associate role include:

• Understanding the direction of US energy policy, climate policy and foreign policy in specific areas/geographies defined by management that affect TotalEnergies' business interest
• Providing analytical reports/memos on US positions/debates on areas of responsibility and ad hoc issues
• Developing a presence primarily amongst some Washington DC's industry associations and think tanks in liaison with specific areas under responsibility
• Assisting the head of office by working on specific tasks or missions assigned
• Supporting the activities of the TotalEnergies Washington DC office and the Government and Public Affairs team by:
  • Conducting research into assigned topics and assigned areas of responsibility
  • Working on any ad hoc issues as may be assigned

Context & Environment

TotalEnergies is a major energy company, which produces and markets fuels, natural gas and low-carbon electricity. Over 100,000 employees are committed to better energy that is safer, more affordable, cleaner and accessible to as many people as possible. Active in more than 130 countries, TotalEnergies ambition is to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 or sooner.
The Government Affairs Associate will provide Data collection, research, analytical, and writing support to the Washington Office and TotalEnergies' businesses in the US.

Additional Information

TotalEnergies has an opportunity for a Government Affairs Associate to join the Washington DC office. This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to start their career in Government and Public Affairs with opportunities to develop their knowledge and skills in a major energy company which is at the forefront of the Energy Transition.

TotalEneries is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Give your best to better energy and make the commitment with Total. With over 500-plus professions in 130 countries, we offer high safety and environmental standards, strong ethical values, an innovation culture and wide-ranging career development. Be part of the global team whose mission is already shared by 100,000 employees: to make energy better each and every day.