Senior Analyst, Government & Public Affairs

Job Type:RegularPlains is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil. We own an extensive network of pipeline transportation, terminalling, storage and gathering assets in key oil producing basins and transportation corridors and at major market hubs in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas. We’re on the lookout for passionate self‑starters who thrive in fast‑moving, collaborative, and innovative environments.Job Purpose/Summary:The Senior Analyst, Government & Public Affairs is responsible for developing and executing stakeholder engagement strategies that support Plains' business objectives, strengthen community relationships, and help maintain the company's social license to operate.At an enterprise level, this includes coordinating continuous improvement to stakeholder engagement efforts, supporting governance, documentation, reporting and other initiatives. On a targeted level, this role serves as a key business partner to internal stakeholders, helping to anticipate or identify potential stakeholder-related issues, developing tailored engagement plans and coordinating or leading outreach efforts in communities where Plains operates or may pursue future opportunities. The Senior Analyst, Government & Public Affairs engages directly with community leaders, local elected officials, industry organizations, NGOs, educational institutions and other stakeholders while helping ensure engagement activities are coordinated across departments and aligned with the company's values and business priorities.As a member of the Stakeholder Engagement, Government and Regulatory Affairs team, this role also collaborates across multiple disciplines to support external communications, community investment, reputation management and incident response efforts.The selected candidate will be eligible for company benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off (PTO), and Free Parking.Job Responsibilities:Stakeholder Engagement Strategy & GovernanceCoordinate the continuous improvement and implementation of Plains' enterprise stakeholder engagement program and associated governance processes.Develop, maintain and improve stakeholder engagement frameworks, tools, guidance materials, reporting processes and best practices.Support implementation of company stakeholder engagement practices to meet business and/or regulatory requirements, aligned with safety management system processes.Develop stakeholder maps, engagement strategies and relationship plans aligned with business priorities.Monitor and evaluate stakeholder engagement outcomes and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.Develop executive briefing materials, stakeholder profiles, engagement summaries and performance reports.Strategic Stakeholder Engagement & Public AffairsWorks closely with Operations and Commercial leaders t...