Hybrid Director of Federal Government Relations

at EQT Corporation

• Job title: Director of Federal Government Relations
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Washington, D C, United States

About the role

• Director of Federal Government Relations navigating federal legislative strategy for EQT. Representing the company and aligning advocacy efforts in Washington, D.C.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive EQT’s federal legislative and regulatory strategy across priority policy areas, in partnership with department leadership and aligned with broader corporate objectives.
• Operate as EQT’s senior day-to-day decision-maker in Washington, D.C., exercising independent judgment in congressional engagement while elevating high-impact or high-risk matters as appropriate.
• Serve as EQT’s primary in-person representative on Capitol Hill, cultivating and maintaining bipartisan relationships with Members of Congress, senior staff, key committees, and relevant federal agencies.
• Provide forward-looking political intelligence and strategic risk assessment related to federal legislation, regulatory developments, committee dynamics, and election-cycle implications.
• Translate business priorities into clear, compelling federal advocacy strategies and messaging in coordination with internal stakeholders across policy, regulatory, communications, and commercial teams.
• Lead preparation and strategic positioning for high-level congressional meetings, hearings, executive fly-ins, and advocacy engagements.
• Manage and direct external federal lobbying firms and consultants, establishing priorities, aligning scope with enterprise objectives, and monitoring performance in coordination with senior leadership.
• Lead engagement with federal trade associations and coalitions, assessing when to shape, lead, or differentiate from broader industry positions to best advance EQT’s interests.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of federal engagement activities in EQT’s CRM system (Salesforce), ensuring visibility, coordination, and strategic alignment across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or policy-specific credentials preferred.
• 7–12+ years of relevant experience, including direct Capitol Hill experience or senior-level federal public affairs work, with demonstrated ownership of legislative strategy and measurable policy outcomes.
• Deep understanding of the federal legislative process, with familiarity in energy, infrastructure, natural resources, environmental, or tax policy strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to build and sustain relationships with Members of Congress, senior staff, federal agencies, and trade association leadership.
• Strong political instincts and the ability to anticipate shifts in the policy landscape and adjust strategy accordingly.
• Experience managing external consultants or lobbying firms and aligning multi-channel advocacy efforts.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing senior executives for high-stakes congressional engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently, lead without formal authority, and influence across a matrixed organization.
• Must be based in Washington, D.C., with the ability to attend regular in-person meetings and events.
• Travel is expected on a semi-frequent basis to both internal and external events.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off