Senior State Government Affairs Manager

Accountabilities:

• Lead legislative and political engagement across assigned Southeast states, advancing government affairs priorities and supporting business growth.
• Develop and execute state-specific engagement strategies that identify key stakeholders, anticipate emerging issues, establish milestones, and define practical courses of action and escalation paths.
• Monitor, analyze, and interpret state legislative and regulatory developments related to data centers, AI infrastructure, energy policy, taxation, and economic development.
• Build and maintain strong bipartisan relationships with state lawmakers, government officials, staff, and other influential stakeholders.
• Conduct policy research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities to participate in coalitions, working groups, advocacy initiatives, and other strategic efforts.
• Coordinate with commercial, legal, communications, operations, and other internal stakeholders to ensure consistent messaging and alignment on state government affairs objectives.
• Represent the organization at legislative hearings, industry conferences, stakeholder meetings, and other relevant events.
• Identify practical opportunities to position data center and AI infrastructure investments as contributors to economic development, jobs, tax revenue, energy infrastructure, and regional growth.
• Drive government affairs strategies that translate policy engagement into tangible business outcomes and support expansion into new markets.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive professional experience in multi-state government affairs, legislative affairs, or a closely related policy function.
• Deep understanding of state legislative and regulatory processes and their impact on business operations and growth.
• Proven track record of developing and managing bipartisan relationships with government officials, policymakers, and legislative stakeholders.
• Strong research, analytical, and policy interpretation skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt messaging for different audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and drive strategic initiatives through completion.
• Comfort operating with ambiguity in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to execute effectively within a collaborative, cross-functional team structure.
• Strong multi-state government affairs experience is preferred.
• Experience in technology, tax policy, energy policy, infrastructure development, or related fields is preferred.
• Knowledge of AI, cloud computing, data centers, or adjacent technology sectors is preferred.
• Experience with coalition building or advocacy campaign management is preferred.
• Familiarity with political landscapes and key decision-makers across multiple states, particularly Texas, is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to generate business results, economic impact, or revenue outcomes through government affairs initiatives is preferred.
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 40–50% of the time throughout the Southeast region and to relevant conferences and key markets.
• Because the position involves access to export-controlled information, candidates must meet applicable U.S. Government export-control eligibility requirements, including qualifying as a U.S. person, being eligible for access without export authorization, or being eligible and reasonably likely to obtain the required authorization.

Benefits:

• Base salary range of $122,000–$163,000 USD, with starting compensation determined by job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location.
• Discretionary bonus and equity awards, subject to eligibility.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance fully paid by the employer.
• Company-paid life insurance, plus voluntary supplemental life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) participation.
• Mental wellness benefits through Spring Health.
• Family-forming support through Carrot.
• Paid parental leave.
• Flexible, full-service childcare support through Kinside.
• 401(k) with a generous employer match.
• Flexible PTO.
• Catered meals at office and data center locations.
• Casual work environment with a strong focus on innovation, collaboration, and independent thinking.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within a rapidly expanding organization.