Chief of Staff

UNS Energy Corporation, headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, is a subsidiary of Fortis Inc., the largest investor-owned electric and gas distribution utility in Canada. Our public utility subsidiaries, Tucson Electric Power Company, UNS Electric, Inc. and UNS Gas, Inc., power our economy by providing electric and gas service to nearly 700,000 customers in Arizona.

We embrace a spirit of giving, dedicated to improving quality of life in the communities we have served for generations, and in TEP's case, since the 1890s. We're building a cleaner, greener grid, with more wind and solar power than ever before, while maintaining safe, reliable, and affordable service.

Our culture is rooted in shared core values that define how we work and who we are. Our team of innovative professionals bring their authentic selves to work each day to power our vision and make a difference.

We create opportunities for employees to thrive through:

• Continual growth: In an industry changing faster than ever before, our commitment to professional growth and leadership development means we never stop challenging ourselves to explore new possibilities.
• Active Engagement: We support a collaborative environment, with peer-to-peer learning and employee-driven groups that foster an inclusive culture.
• Total compensation: UNS Energy Corporation also offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes a 401k plan with a generous company match and additional non-discretionary employer contribution for eligible employees, affordable individual and family health insurance plans, tuition assistance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance and much more.

Hear from some of our employees, here and here.

Position Description

The Chief of Staff creates an environment for the CEO that results in effective time management, adequate flow of information, understanding of the political landscape and meeting preparedness, to support effective decision-making processes. This position is an integral part of the CEO's day-to-day activities and as such, will identify key issues, industry research and input from other leaders to act as an advisor to the CEO. Leads the CEO Administration team to ensure Officer team receives reliable and efficient administrative support. Lead projects as directed, supports the officer team on major initiatives, providing additional capabilities and capacity.

Position-Related Responsibilities

• Manage information flow to/from the CEO
  • Understand the what, why and when
  • Ensure required information is on time and on target

  • Manage any follow-up/action items that are required

• Manage development of presentations
  • Understand the objective, the audience and key messages
  • Develop timeline and working with leaders, identify who to involve

  • Develop presentation materials, background information, notes and talking points with support from others in relevant departments

• Ensure the materials are delivered on time and on target
  • Ensure CEO is prepared in advance of meetings and presentations
  • Understand the objective, the audience and key messages
  • Conduct background research on relevant issues/audiences
  • Help refine the CEO's message and ensure that it is understood by the right audiences
  • Review developed materials with CEO
    
• Advisor to the CEO
  • Regularly attend meetings with the CEO; maintain notes regarding key issues and action items
  • Keep track of projects and issues important to the CEO and other leaders
  • Keep CEO abreast of industry issues and trends, community issues and current event
  • Provide constructive feedback to CEO

  • Work with Executive Coordinators to help CEO maintain a balanced work schedule

• Advisor regarding CEO decisions and public engagements relative to Political Landscape
  • Monitor and interpret local, state, and federal legislative developments affecting the utility sector.
  • Advise the CEO on political risks, regulatory changes, and emerging policy trends.
  • Build and maintain relationships with key government officials, regulatory bodies, and community leaders.

  • Coordinate with Government Affairs, Legal, Corporate Communications and Regulatory teams to ensure unified messaging and strategic positioning.

• Provide capacity and capability to the officer team
  • Provides preparation and structure for executive team and officer meetings
  • Maintains oversight of status of strategic initiatives and organizational priorities.
  • Lead certain projects related to team or organizational effectiveness, or culture Identifies collaboration opportunities and bring teams together to achieve better results.
    
• Lead CEO Administration team
  • Supervises and supports development of the CEO Administration team to provide efficient and reliable administrative support for the CEO and officer team
  • Responsible for success of major events and activities planned by Executive Coordinators
  • Coordinate board materials, provide comprehensive support for board preparation, and assist with planning and administrative functions.
    
• Strategy Development and Tracking Support
  • Coordinate with leaders to track progress toward goals.
  • Support execution of strategy through bridging gaps between silos or business units to ensure alignment.
    

This position may provide services to affiliates of the Company subject to the UNS Energy Code of Conduct and the related Policies and Procedures.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.)

• A Bachelor's degree is required preferably in Business, Legal, Engineering, Public administration/public policy, or related disciplines.
• 5-10 years' experience demonstrating the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above and ideally a combination of education and experience.
• Good understanding of our industry, company and communities
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse groups across functional lines and effectively build relationships
• Good interpersonal skills are critical. Assigning and managing projects throughout the organization requires the ability to be both assertive and diplomatic
• Trustworthy, discrete and ability to maintain confidences
• Embodies the UNS values
• Ability to work under high pressure and in stressful situations
• Demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy
• Ability to act independently without specific direction from the CEO
• Confidence to work with members of the Executive Team
• Well-developed project-management skills: being organized and disciplined, showing attention to detail, and follow up to ensure the right results
• Ability to work independently on multiple, complex parallel projects with high level of interpersonal skills to coordinate personnel in various departments and levels of management
• Ability to make people comfortable accepting assignments from outside their area and ensuring they understand the purpose and the importance of their contribution
• Broad familiarity with knowledge of current corporate operations, practices and strategic objectives
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor others
• Ability and willingness to travel including occasional overnight stays and conferences
• Collaborative and team-oriented style with proven ability to influence others without direct supervisory responsibility

Additional KSA's for Added Responsibilities:

• Demonstrated effectiveness at influencing the Executive Team to execute strategic objectives.
• Strategic thinker with a proven ability to achieve desired results.
• Lead the execution of strategic initiatives with input from across the organization and multiple stakeholder groups.

Pay Rate: Salary determined based on candidates experience and qualifications.

All job offers are contingent on successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

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