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Public Policy Advisor II

ALLETE Inc
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Public Policy Advisor II
Job ID: 5750
Company: Minnesota Power
Location: Duluth, MN
Application Close Date: 3/5/2026
Link: https://phg.tbe.taleo.net/phg04/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ALLETE&cws=43&rid=5750

 

Minnesota Power, an ALLETE company, is an electric utility headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota. We provide electricity in a 26,000-square-mile service area in northeastern Minnesota to 150,000 customers, including 14 municipal systems and some of the nation’s largest industrial customers. Minnesota Power is committed to a sustainable future for the climate, our customers and our communities while delivering safe and reliable energy. We play a unique and significant role in ALLETE’s sustainability-in-action strategy. Our culture drives excellence through our shared values of integrity, safety, people, and the planet.

As the landscape of government, regulation, and public policy continues to evolve, our organization is committed to staying at the forefront of these changes. We recognize the critical importance of shaping thoughtful, effective policies that support our business objectives and foster positive relationships with regulatory and governmental stakeholders. To further strengthen our impact, we are seeking a talented and experienced Public Policy Advisor II to join our team. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-profile policy initiatives, provide strategic guidance, and help drive our engagement with key decision-makers. If you are passionate about public policy and eager to make a meaningful difference, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide analysis in the development and communication of Company positions on public policy issues under moderate guidance.
  • Conduct policy research to develop written briefs and filings for regulatory bodies.
  • Maintain broad knowledge of legislative, economic, and environmental regulatory processes and stakeholder positions, and identify how issues impact the Company.
  • Assess the impact of emerging and proposed regulation and legislation, develop communications for governmental and regulatory bodies, help organize and implement stakeholder engagement processes, represent the Company in state regulatory processes, and provide information for internal and external stakeholders about policy-related issues.
  • Analyze possible solutions using standard procedures and solve a range of complex problems.
  • Manage multiple projects and deliverables with firm deadlines.
  • Demonstrate excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to build and maintain positive working relationships.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

  • Bachelor’s degree required. 
    • Preferably in political science, public policy, business management, or another relevant academic discipline.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

  • Four or more years of experience in state or federal government, or equivalent experience working with state or federal governmental processes. Other proven professional experience demonstrating mastery of the tasks associated with this position may be substituted for direct governmental affairs experience.
    • A graduate-level degree in political science, public policy, business management, or a related field may be considered as equivalent to up to one year of required work experience.


SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • This position may be considered for a hybrid work arrangement based on ALLETE’s needs. A Hybrid work arrangement means the employee's position will be a blend of work performed both in-person and at an offsite location such as an employee's home office. This position will report to Duluth, MN.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
  • Must be willing to travel to attend stakeholder meetings, regulatory or legislative proceedings or other events. Locations could be within the Company’s service territory, where Company assets are located or where government agencies are located.
  • Requires excellent oral and written communications skills to build and maintain positive working relationships and the ability to work with a wide variety of people.
  • This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match and/or aptitude.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

  • The expected annual compensation range for this position is $67,000 - $84,000. Compensation offered to the selected candidate will vary depending on relevant knowledge, skills, training, experience, and market conditions.
  • Compensation Incentive Program
  • Retirement Benefits
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Plan
  • Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life Insurance, Disability & Voluntary Benefits
  • Paid Time Off
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Professional Development Opportunities 
  • Community Engagement, and more.

Employer will not sponsor Visas for position.

External applicants must apply online via www.allete.com/careers.

This job posting will be available for application until the position has been filled OR the posting close date noted herein, whichever date is earlier.

ALLETE is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.  

If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact our Human Resources department at 218-723-3921.

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