External Affairs Senior Strategic Advisor
**Date:** Nov 10, 2025
**Location:** RICHMOND, VA, US, 23219
**Company:** Dominion Energy
Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values safety and collaboration, we're looking for you. You won't just find a job here; you'll find your career. Review the position below and apply today.
Military service members and veterans with a rank of E-5 or higher plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity.
At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position.
This position does not offer relocation assistance.
**Job Summary**
This role is responsible for providing stakeholder, format, and interactive guidance to Dominion Energy Corporate Affairs and other externally facing Virginia leaders (e.g. Vice President of State Regulation and public policy leadership) for stakeholder engagements, focused on top of mind public policy and regulatory issues and other issues as may be appropriate from a public policy or regulatory perspective. The incumbent will leverage but not duplicate the work of executive communications and external affairs by ensuring that designated company representatives have a granular view of the audience, stakeholder interests, folkways, and delivery formats employed at the given engagement. This will include advance work at the events itself, working with meeting organizers as appropriate, and one on one engagement with the applicable internal leader well in advance of and immediately prior to the given engagement.
This role is responsible for creating and implementing strategy and planning for specific public policy and regulatory engagements to optimize the company's stakeholder relations. This role gives guidance on how to optimize external engagements to further those goals. Advances and prepares senior leaders for external affairs events and other interactions with the wider communities to strengthen Dominion Energy's relationships with outside entities. Identifies synergies and partnership opportunities across stakeholder engagements. Identifies lessons learned and delivers coaching as needed to improve engagement.
Ensures executives are well-prepared with pre-event briefings, audience insights and event logistics. Provides coaching and feedback to enhance speaking skills and presentation delivery. Engages with stakeholders to gather audience insights to refine engagements. Monitors and evaluates the impact of public speaking engagements and opportunities for improvement.
**Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience**
10-14+ years of related experience. Note: A Master's degree will count as one year of experience towards the experience requirement.
**Specific knowledge, skills, abilities and experience include:**
+ Proven ability to develop engaging content and presentations for diverse audiences.
+ Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and advise executives effectively.
+ Demonstrated leadership ability.
+ Ability to work collaboratively across business units.
+ Proficiency in leveraging social media and digital platforms for event promotion.
+ Knowledge of company policies and procedures.
+ Strategic thinking and planning skills.
+ Ability to exercise discretion in decision-making and confidential matters.
+ Strong analytical skills to assess the impact of speaking engagements and identify areas for growth.
**Education Requirements**
Degree or equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education: Master preferred
Bachelor degree
Preferred Discipline(s):Communications, Marketing, Business Adminstration
Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above
**Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description**
**Working Conditions**
Office Work Environment Up to 25%
Travel Up to 25%
**Other Working Conditions**
This role may require travel to events and conferences.
Flexibility to work outside of regular hours to accomodate event schedules.
**Test Description**
No Testing Required.
**Export Control**
Certain positions at Dominion Energy may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in Dominion Energy limiting its consideration of certain applicants.
**Other Information**
We offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which may include: health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more. To learn more about our benefits, click here
Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin and/or status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability.
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