Public Policy Advisor
Position description
At ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living and while reducing emissions. As one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for.
The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies.
We invite you to bring your ideas to ExxonMobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs. Learn more about our What and our Why and how we can work together.
About Houston
ExxonMobil's state-of-the-art campus north of Houston serves as home to its Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses and their associated service groups. The facility opened in 2014 and accommodates more than 10,000 employees and visitors.
By bringing many global functional groups together, the campus provides employees with the tools and capabilities needed today, and in the future, to achieve business objectives and accelerate the discovery of new resources, technologies and products. It was designed to foster improved collaboration, creativity and innovation and enhance the company’s ability to attract, develop and retain the top talent in the industry.
The campus is located in Spring, Texas, on 385 wooded acres immediately to the west of Interstate Highway 45 (I-45), at the intersection of I-45 and the Hardy Toll Road, approximately 25 miles from the cultural vibrancy of downtown Houston.
The campus was constructed to the highest standards of energy efficiency and environmental stewardship. Its design incorporates extensive research into best practices in building and workplace design through extensive benchmarking of the world’s top academic, research, and corporate facilities.
Learn more about what we do in Houston here.
Primary Job Functions
- Develop and lead ExxonMobil’s global strategy for carbon accounting policy and advocacy, aligning regulatory engagement with long‑term business and LCS objectives
- Monitor and analyze international carbon accounting and climate policy developments across jurisdictions, representing the company in key policy, regulatory, and technical forums
- Collaborate with internal leaders and external experts across industry, academia, NGOs, and standard setting bodies to shape policy outcomes and advance best practices
- Provide strategic policy insights and rigorous technical analysis to inform corporate strategy, investment decisions, and risk management
- Engage with policymakers and business leaders on broader strategic policy issues that will shape the long‑term direction and competitiveness of Low Carbon Solutions (LCS)
Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in carbon accounting, climate and energy policy, or related fields
- Master’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline
- Proven experience in energy/climate policy and/or technical standard‑setting
- Strong professional network across government, industry, multilateral organizations, and NGOs
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to navigate complex political, commercial, and regulatory environments
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally
We Offer You
- The expected annual salary range for this position is $165,000 - $280,000. Individual pay will be determined based on various factors, which may include skills, abilities, qualifications, work experience, and education.
- Pension Plan: Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you. The basic benefit is a monthly annuity to be paid to you in retirement for the rest of your life.
- Savings Plan: You can contribute between 6% and 20% of your pay and are encouraged to enroll right away. If you contribute at least 6% to your savings plan, the Company will contribute a 7% match.
- Workplace Flexibility: We have several programs such as “Flex your Day”, providing ad-hoc flexibility around when and where you work, as well as longer-term programs such as leaves of absence and part-time work.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Culture of Health: Programs and resources to support your wellbeing.
- Employee Health Advisory Program: Provides confidential professional counseling for you and your family, including tools and resources promoting mental health and resiliency at no additional cost to you.
- Disability Plan: Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury occurring on or off the job. Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you.
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