Corporate Affairs Operations & Policy Strategic Advisor
Date: Aug 24, 2026
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 acts as a Strategic Advisor and as deputy to the chief of staff to the Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs.
This role helps drive the execution of key business priorities across government affairs, communications, community engagement, stakeholder relations, and Business Development. The Corporate Affairs Operations & Policy Strategic Advisor coordinates cross-functional initiatives, manages executive-level projects, prepares leadership communications and presentations, and ensures alignment between External Affairs strategies and corporate objectives.
The position acts as a trusted partner to senior leadership, helping to streamline decision-making, monitor progress against strategic goals, and foster collaboration across the company and with external stakeholders. Manages the internal work processes for the group to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance. Identifies internal opportunities for synergy. Acts as a liaison with other groups within the services company, especially legal, regulatory, and environmental and coordinates strategic direction with those other business units.
Provides oversight and guidance on projects that are deemed to be of high importance. Influences effective and efficient decision making by prioritizing issues based upon criticality and organizing data in a clear, concise manner. Identifies growth opportunities, partnership opportunities, and opportunities for win/win solutions and innovation. Represent the Corporate Affairs Operations & Policy Senior Strategic Advisor and leadership in meetings and special projects as needed. Breaks down silos internally and in external engagement.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
8-10+ years of relevant experience in External Affairs, Government Affairs, Community Engagement, Communications, Business Development or related fields. Note: A Master's degree will count as one year towards the experience requirement. A partial year of six months or more of experience will be rounded up to one year.
Specific knowledge, skills, abilities and experience:
- Excellent analytical and project management skills;
- Ability to work under pressure and with limited supervision and to initiate, prioritize, manage and successfully complete multiple, time-sensitive projects;
- Ability to effectively communicate business strategies;
- Aptitude for collaborating and managing relationships with executive leadership and other business partners across the enterprise.
Education Requirements
Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education: Bachelor
Preferred Discipline(s): Political Science, Public Policy & Administration
Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above.
Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description
Working Conditions
Other Working Conditions
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.
What You'll Get
Expected Hiring Base Salary Range:
$131800 - $171200
The expected hiring base salary range is the range we anticipate hiring within for this position. The actual salary offered may vary based on factors such as the selected candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and work location. This is not intended to represent the full salary range for the position or limit future compensation growth.
At Dominion Energy, we offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which includes: health, dental, and vision benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans including 401k contributions and matches, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, bonus eligibility, sick leave, and disability insurance. To learn more about our benefits, click here: dombenefits.com.
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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