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Vantage Data Centers · 2 days ago

Senior Manager, Public Policy, Central, NA

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$135K/yr - $140K/yr

5+ years exp

Vantage Data Centers powers and connects technology for leading hyperscalers and cloud providers. The Public Policy Senior Manager will implement and report on the company’s public affairs program, advocate for policy priorities, and engage with stakeholders to support Vantage’s growth in key markets.

Data CenterInformation TechnologyIT InfrastructureTechnical Support

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Support the execution of a strategic public policy engagement plan to drive forward business objectives in North America

Research, identify, and track current and emerging policy issues across geographies, and engage internal partners to figure out the company’s position, priorities, and risks

Develop a strategy to navigate and impact policy objectives; engage with state and local governments to advance the company’s public policy interests

Collaborate with Vantage’s design, sustainability, tax, legal, and construction teams on key issues, establishing a cadence of regular briefings

Engage in pre-development processes, researching policy drivers in new markets, understanding and pursuing local tax incentives and funding programs for data center development, and with permit and zoning as necessary

Manage contract lobbyists, association memberships, and coalition partnerships

Draft positioning statements/documents; prepare decks and talking points for meetings, as well as briefings for executives and key internal partners

Attend local meetings to testify/comment on Vantage’s behalf

Participate in various chambers, associations, and coalitions as a proponent of the data center industry

Partner with marketing to develop messaging, positioning, collateral, and public relations materials

Promote Vantage’s commitment to sustainability, diversity, and inclusivity; engage in the community supporting Vantage’s role as a good corporate citizen

Qualification

Government relationsEconomic developmentCommunity engagementPolicy advocacyStakeholder engagementStrategic planningPolitical acumenMatrix organization collaborationCreative thinkingCritical thinkingWritten communicationVerbal communication

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required

5-7 years of hands-on experience in economic development, government relations, and/or community engagement desired

Experience learning business needs and representing those interests before government officials

Strong written and verbal communication to internal and external audiences including senior government officials and company executives

Must at ease balancing multiple priorities with shifting timelines and objectives

Significant travel is anticipated. Travel includes visits to other Vantage offices, capital cities, regional meetings and hearings, etc. Travel may increase over time as the business evolves