| Manager, Federal Affairs — U.S. Upstream - 009LQ Description
Company Overview
ConocoPhillips is an international, integrated energy company with operations in more than 30 countries. As the third-largest integrated energy company in the United States and fourth largest refiner in the world, ConocoPhillips' goal is to deliver energy in a safe, environmentally and socially responsible manner.
More than 30,000 ConocoPhillips employees work worldwide to consistently deliver top performance and value to maintain the company's global market position. Employees' individual talents and strengths combine to create a diverse and energized work force within ConocoPhillips. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, ConocoPhillips stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "COP."
The Manager, Federal Affairs - Upstream & AK reports to the Vice President, Federal Government Affairs. With the Vice President and other government affairs colleagues, this role works to enhance company outcomes from the passage of legislation and/or the promulgation of federal rulemakings related to domestic exploration and production.
Responsibilities may include but not limited to: Monitoring and tracking federal legislative and regulatory developments in assigned issue areas, including keeping abreast of externalities that may impact outcomes for the company Maintaining and developing working relationships with key external influencers and staff in assigned areas of issue coverage within the Congressional and Executive Branches of the federal government Participating in industry working groups in trade associations, coalitions and other advocacy organizations focused on domestic exploration and production policy at the federal level. Participating, as directed, in internal company issue working groups where federal government perspectives are essential Updating and communicating, as needed, issue developments to key internal company stakeholders
Qualifications
Basic: Legally authorized to work in the United States Minimum 4 years of direct work experience in the federal legislative/regulatory environment essential Bachelor's degree Experience working with federal laws and regulations governing domestic exploration and production, particularly the National Environmental Policy Act, the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, the Coastal Zone Management Act and the Endangered Species Act Preferred: Demonstrated experience as an effective communicator with excellent analytical, writing and interpersonal skills Highly motivated, ethical and professional Advanced college degree in legal or public policy disciplines Political/campaign, Capitol Hill, Executive Branch experience or equivalent Direct/indirect energy industry experience
In order to be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions and providing your eSignature on or before the requisition closing date of October 1, 2010.
Candidates for regular U.S. positions must be a U.S. citizen or national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee or temporary resident under 8 U.S.C. 1160(a) or 1255(a)(1). Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, or J or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
ConocoPhillips is an equal opportunity employer
Job Function
: Government and Political Affairs
Job Level
: Individual Contributor/Staff Level
Primary Location
: NORTH AMERICA-USA-DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA-WASHINGTON
Organization
: FEDERAL AFFAIRS/UPST & ALASKA
Line of Business
: Corporate Staffs
Job Posting
:Sep 16, 2010 | 
