Government & Community Relations Manager II at Duke Energy in Fayetteville, NC

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Important Application Submission Information In order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives. Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits. The Government and Community Relations Manager ll (GCRM ll) is an experienced external affairs role responsible for managing state and local government, business and community relationships and issues across Piedmont Natural Gas Company's service territory. Piedmont is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Duke Energy Corporation. The GCRM ll develops and executes stakeholder strategies that advance Piedmont's business objectives, strengthen community relationships and support the Company's reputation and license to operate. Working with minimal oversight, the GCRM ll serves as a trusted Company representative with elected and appointed officials, community and business leaders and other key stakeholders, and demonstrates the political acumen and judgment necessary to navigate dynamic state and local political and governmental environments and influence successful outcomes. Responsibilities External Relationship Management Builds and manages relationships with state and local elected and appointed officials to advance Company objectives and influence legislation, ordinances and other governmental actions affecting the Company. Manages area governmental, business and community relationships and contacts within the Company's service territory to ensure business unit objectives can be successfully achieved and effectively promotes and enhances the Company's image and reputation. Represents the Company in strategic industry/associational/chamber organizations to enhance business relationships between the Company and complex, high-value community leaders. Owns and manages key stakeholder relationships, including coordinating interfaces with other Company departments and Company executives. Remains abreast of trends and developments in the political climate and current public policy issues affecting the Company. Evaluates proposed ordinances, legislation and other governmental actions to assess potential impacts on the Company such as state and local taxes, fees, ability to effectively locate and relocate our facilities, service charges, etc. Manages the successful execution of and management to the franchise agreements for municipalities the Company serves that facilitates our "license to operate" within municipal limits. Facilitates the process to establish business plans with targeted municipalities and counties. Project and Issues Management Identifies and resolves various issues, events and activities affecting Piedmont. Identifies and develops plans to resolve issues to preserve/enhance community relationships and the Company's reputation. Must remain knowledgeable of enterprise-wide issues and is responsible for serving as lead negotiator and decision-maker in resolving complex or sensitive issues affecting Piedmont at the state and local levels, with minimal oversight and direction. Often serves as media spokesperson on various issues in the community. Must have broad and deep knowledge of corporate issues. Examples including but not limited to, key local and state stakeholder engagement on: Company, regional and industry wide issues and policies; New growth and gas service strategies; Facilities placement and management; Project development and execution, including state and local permitting/zoning. Community questions or concerns pertaining to the Company's operations and management of Company assets. Philanthropy Develop local philanthropic strategies to use Duke E