About TotalEnergies

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 120 countries, TotalEnergies ambition is to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 or sooner. The US Government is engineering a major transformation of the US economy with ambitious goals to cut GHG emissions in half by 2030 and reach net-zero emissions by 2050.

What We Provide

TotalEnergies offers a robust comprehensive benefits package available to employees on the first day of hire. These benefits include but are not limited to generous PTO, medical, dental & vision care, HSA with company contributions, health FSA, commuter benefits or paid parking, 401(k) plan with employer match, pension plan, life & accident insurances, generous parental leave, education assistance, fitness subsidy and more.

TotalEnergies celebrates diversity and is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other category protected under applicable federal, state or local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.

TotalEnergies believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

International Consideration

TotalEnergies regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited visa status for this position.

The Director, Government Affairs is responsible, at the direction of the President & CEO, for executing on both the company’s Federal Government Affairs activities (notably International) and on Government Affairs and Policy issues strategy in support of TotalEnergies business interests. This includes furthering TotalEnergies' presence amongst Washington DC’s stakeholders (policy makers and opinion leaders, US government representatives, diplomatic missions, industry associations, think tanks, etc.) to help build positive awareness of TotalEnergies activities/positions. In this role you will: 

• Understand the direction of US energy/climate and foreign policy in sensitive areas of particular interest to the Company and where it is critical to TotalEnergies business interests. 
• Develop and manage relationships in support of TotalEnergies efforts to enhance its US and global businesses, notably in the Clean Power domain. 
• Formulate policy positions in support of TotalEnergies business.
• Identify emerging issues as they relate to TotalEnergies Corporate priorities.
• Provide insights and analyses on Washington perspectives and developments of interest to TTE.
• Execute on advocacy and strategies for US-based stakeholders.

TotalEnergies is seeking a Director, Government Affairs, to join its team in Washington, DC. We are seeking a senior Government Affairs professional who will be responsible for guiding the company’s Federal government affairs activities in specific areas and developing government affairs and policy issues strategy in support of TotalEnergies business interests.

Education/Experience:

• Relevant undergraduate degree in U.S. Government and Public Affairs, Economics, or Business (required)
• Advanced degree in U.S. Government and Public Affairs or Economics (preferred)
• Previous experience in the energy industry

Skills:

• Excellent oral, written, analytical, critical thinking, and presentation skills
• Ability to synthesize and clearly communicate complex issues
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills to support organization-wide objectives
• Deep understanding of the Washington, D.C. political and policy landscape
• Strong project management skills with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines
• Proven interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a small team environment
• Foreign language proficiency is a plus