Vantage Data Centers

Senior Manager, Public Policy

Vantage Data Centers

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Texas • Wisconsin • United States

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Salary

💰 $135,000 - $140,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • 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.

Requirements

  • 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
  • Creative and critical thinking and the ability to understand complex issues and identify clear and effective action plans to resolve them is desired
  • Beneficial to have experience working on policies related to energy, artificial intelligence, taxes, sustainability, infrastructure development
  • Strong written and verbal communication to internal and external audiences including senior government officials and company executives
  • Experience leading contract lobbyists and working as an internal lobbyist for a private company is strongly preferred
  • Advanced political acumen and the ability to connect with collaborators from all backgrounds
  • Must be at ease balancing multiple priorities with shifting timelines and objectives
  • Significant travel is anticipated.
Benefits
  • medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • life and AD&D insurance
  • short and long-term disability coverage
  • paid time off
  • employee assistance program
  • 401k program with company match
  • additional voluntary benefits

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
economic developmentgovernment relationscommunity engagementpolicy analysiscontract managementpublic policy strategysustainability practicesinfrastructure developmenttax policyenergy policy
Soft skills
creative thinkingcritical thinkingcommunicationcollaborationpolitical acumenproblem-solvingorganizational skillsadaptabilitystakeholder engagementmultitasking
Certifications
Bachelor's degree