Base Power
State Government Affairs Manager (Illinois)
Springfield, IL · On-site · Manager · Full-time · Posted Sep 9, 2026
- Experience
- Significant state government affairs experience; no specific number of years stated.
About the job
Advocate for Base’s legislative strategy in Illinois, shaping energy policy and building support for the company’s battery and retail electricity solutions.
What you'll do
- Build relationships with Illinois legislators, committee staff, and legislative leadership; lobby and advocate at the State Capitol.
- Track and analyze legislation, draft testimony and comments, and provide legislative business intelligence to executives.
- Build coalitions with industry partners and coordinate Illinois strategy with the broader policy team.
What they ask for
- Significant state government affairs experience, especially in Illinois.
- Proven lobbying and negotiation success with members of the Illinois General Assembly, and strong familiarity with the state legislative process.
- Ability to explain technical energy and grid concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.
- Strong public-speaking and communication skills; ability to work independently.
Nice to have
- Experience in energy regulatory affairs.
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