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Cologix, Inc. · 15 hours ago

Vice President, Public Policy

United States

Contract

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

12+ years exp

Cologix is a leading North America network-neutral interconnection and hyperscale edge data center company. The VP, Public Policy will be responsible for shaping and executing Cologix’s public policy and community engagement strategy in priority U.S. markets, protecting and accelerating data center development by managing regulatory and community-related risks.

ContentData CenterFinancial Services

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop and lead Cologix’s public policy agenda across Ohio, Virginia and other strategic markets

Establish Cologix public policy function

Build and maintain relationships with state and local policymakers, regulatory agencies, utility commissions and planning authorities

Anticipate and neutralize policy, regulatory, and community risks—such as moratorium threats or permitting delays—before they impact development timelines or capital deployment

Develop and implement targeted community engagement strategies, including town halls, civic meetings, workforce and education initiatives, and partnerships with local organizations to strengthen community trust and support

Lead strategies to mitigate moratorium risks, zoning restrictions and permitting delays

Engage with utilities and state regulators on power allocation, grid constraints, land use, and long-term planning

Represent Cologix and influence policy initiatives in the Data Center Coalition and other industry forums; provide strategic policy insight and recommendations to Cologix leadership

Track and analyze legislative, regulatory, and political developments affecting data center permitting/construction, power, water, and ESG commitments; deliver actionable insights to internal stakeholders

Partner closely with construction/development, legal, real estate, ESG, operations, marketing, and executive team to provide early insight into policy headwinds and to align public policy and affairs strategy and messaging with development, investment, and operational priorities

Represent Cologix in high-stakes meetings, legislative briefings, and regulatory forums

Serve as a rapid-response leader for high-risk or sensitive issues at the community or regulatory level, protecting Cologix’s reputation and project momentum

Qualification

Public policy strategyGovernment affairs experienceCommunity engagement strategiesRegulatory strategyData center experiencePublic speakingPolitical judgmentCommunication skillsNegotiation skillsStrategic thinking

Required

Bachelor's degree in public policy, political science, public administration, communications, or a related field; advanced degree preferred

12+ years of experience in government affairs, public policy, regulatory strategy, community affairs, or infrastructure permitting and development

Deep experience with data centers, utilities, energy markets, land-use regulation, or large-scale infrastructure projects

Proven ability to influence policy outcomes and build credibility with elected officials, regulators, utilities, and community leaders

Strong strategic thinking, political judgment, and issue-management skills

Exceptional communication, negotiation, and public speaking capabilities

Willingness and ability to travel frequently to priority markets and policy centers

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or transfer sponsorship of any employment visa or work authorization, including CPT/OPT

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexble spending account options

Non-accrued PTO

Company paid holidays

401k Retirement Plan

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Employee Discount Marketplace

Employee Recognition Platform

Company

Cologix, Inc.

Cologix is reinventing the edge—supporting your digital infrastructure journey with robust interconnection at our digital edge and hyperscale edge data centers.

Founded in 2010

Denver, Colorado, USA

201-500 employees