Job Description
Company Overview We are committed to understanding the needs of the homes and businesses we serve. That's why we're always looking for driven, collaborative people to join our team. Because we believe that offering our customers the best service means bringing together the best people. And we find the best by hiring those who share our values of safety, inclusion and integrity, and demonstrate the competencies that bring the Spire vision, mission and culture to life: Adaptability: We embrace change, continuously seeking opportunities for improvement while remaining open-minded and flexible in response to evolving conditions and customer, stakeholder and company needs. Collaboration: We achieve more together through a foundation of respect, embracing healthy conflict, actively seeking and providing actionable feedback and fostering an environment where everyone’s input is welcomed. Ownership: We see things through, demonstrate accountability, honor commitments, take responsibility for outcomes and demonstrate initiative. By living our values and competencies, we strive to create an environment where employees feel welcome, respected and valued. Summary Spire is seeking a Governmental Affairs Manager in the Kansas City, MO region. The Governmental Affairs Manager is responsible for managing Spire Energy’s relationships with local and state officials, business leaders, and community organizations throughout Missouri. This role works independently to influence policy outcomes, support business objectives, and protects the Company’s image and reputation within the communities it serves. The Manager develops and executes strategies related to local government relations, community engagement, legislation, grassroots advocacy, municipal agreements, regulatory affairs, and issue resolution. This position represents the Company in strategic associations and serves as a key liaison between internal business units and external stakeholders. Duties and Responsibilities Engage with local and state elected officials and public leaders to influence legislation, ordinances, and policy proposals that impact Spire Energy’s business operations. Develop relationships with elected officials, policy makers, and peers. This could include the state’s federal delegation. Lead the execution of franchise agreements and municipal service agreements that maintain Spire Energy’s “license to operate” within municipal boundaries. Study and evaluate proposed ordinances to determine potential impacts on taxes, fees, service delivery, facility placement, right of way, and other operational considerations. Monitor political trends, legislative developments, and public policy issues relevant to the natural gas industry and Spire Energy. Build grassroots and stakeholder advocacy to support the Company’s business positions. Manage governmental, business, and community relationships within Spire Energy’s Missouri service territory to support business unit objectives and enhance the Company’s reputation. Develop formal legislative and public policy strategies to advance company priorities and support customer access to safe, reliable natural gas service. Represent Spire Energy at public meetings, hearings, political fundraisers, community events, and civic functions, occasionally serving as a spokesperson on local issues. Facilitate business planning with targeted municipalities and counties to support long term operational needs and community partnerships. Develop testimony, talking points, briefing materials, or presentations for legislative hearings, regulatory proceedings, and public policy forums. Monitor Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) activity and coordinate with Regulatory Affairs to ensure alignment on issues that intersect policy and regulation. Communicate with stakeholders about natural gas safety, infrastructure reliability, modernization, and related operational initiatives. Track political transitions, election cycles, and shifts in stakeholder positions to anticipate risk and inform leadership. Build and participate in coalitions with industry associations, chambers of commerce, advocacy groups, and peer utilities to advance shared policy objectives. Provide timely executive level briefings and scenario analysis to inform strategic decision making and enterprise risk assessment. Collaborate with Communications/Public Affairs to ensure consistent messaging for media inquiries and public statements related to government or policy issues. Identify emerging issues, policy trends, and community concerns that may affect Spire Energy, and develop strategies to resolve them. Support negotiation and issue resolution discussions o