EdgeConneX

Global edge and hyperscale data centers

Director, Federal Public Policy & Legislative Affairs

PR & CommunicationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-time$240k - $260kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in government relations or prior service in state or federal legislative or regulatory bodies, with a specific focus on energy and power policy.
Strong understanding of utility regulation, electricity markets, grid infrastructure, and interconnection processes.
Some familiarity with federal-level energy regulations.
Proven ability to translate complex technical issues into clear policy language for non-technical stakeholders.
A law degree or a bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Energy Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
Strong analytical capabilities and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a matrixed environment.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute public policy and lobbying strategies aligned with business priorities to support data center development, construction, and operations and ensure power access.
Track, analyze, and report on emerging federal legislation affecting data center development, construction, operations, and power procurement.
Build working relationships and execute engagement strategies and meetings with lawmakers, policymakers, regulators, and staff.
Represent the company before the Administration, federal agencies, ISOs, RTOs, and other entities as required.
Represent the company in relevant industry coalitions and trade associations to advocate for data center interests and influence outcomes.
Manage outside advisors to execute policy, legislative, and operational actions supporting company objectives.
Work with Real Estate, Site Selection, Energy Procurement, Engineering, Public Affairs, Marketing Communications, Sustainability, Legal, and other internal teams to align business and operational needs with business objectives and assess impacts on internal departments and operations.
Prepare policy briefs, white papers, talking points, testimony, and other materials for internal teams or senior leadership.
Prepare materials for external engagements to educate policymakers and other stakeholders on the role of data centers and AI infrastructure in the digital economy.
Ensure lobbying activities comply with applicable laws, including necessary registrations, and ensure required disclosure reports are filed.
Collaborate with State Public Policy & Legislative Affairs and Public Affairs on issues as needed.
Manage outside counsel and consultants.

Desired Qualifications

Previous experience as a registered federal or state lobbyist.
Experience engaging directly with federal energy agencies and RTO/ISO entities.
Working knowledge of AI infrastructure.

Led by an experienced management team and supported by a strong investor group, including large and experienced institutions and strategic partners, EdgeConneX offers a dynamic, fast-paced work environment where we are bringing flexibility, proximity, power, and connectivity to some of the world’s key businesses. With major offices in Herndon, Denver, and Amsterdam, we have a global footprint and a unified team of employees committed to providing a premier customer experience and delivering the full spectrum of data center solutions, from core to edge, like no other data center provider can do.

Focused on driving innovation and helping our customers define and deliver their own unique vision for the Edge, at any scale, in any market worldwide, for any requirement, we are building tomorrow’s data center infrastructure, today for some of the world’s most demanding Network, Content, and Cloud customers.

Title: Director, Federal Public Policy & Legislative Affairs

Location: Washington, DC or Herndon, VA

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Policy Advocacy & Lobbying: Develop and execute public policy strategies/lobbying that align with business priorities, to support data center development, construction and operations, and to ensure power access.
Regulatory & Legislative Monitoring: Track, analyze, and report on emerging federal legislation impacting data center development, construction, operations, and power procurement.
Regulatory Engagement: Build working relationships, execute engagement strategies/meetings with key lawmakers, policymakers, regulators, and staff. Represent the company before the Administration, Federal agencies (e.g. DOE, FERC, NERC, FTC, DOJ, Treasury, FAA, EPA, Trade), ISOs, RTOs, and other entities as required.
Coalition Building/Stakeholder Engagement: Represent the company in relevant industry coalitions, trade associations (e.g., Data Center Coalition), and coalitions to advocate for data center interests and influence positive outcomes in all forums. Manage outside advisors to execute on needed policy/legislative/operational actions to support the company's objectives.
Cross-Functional Alignment: Work with Real Estate, Site Selection, Energy Procurement, Engineering, Public Affairs, Marketing Communications, Sustainability, Legal and other internal teams to align business/operational needs with business objectives and assess impact on internal departments and operations.
Thought Leadership, Messaging, Communication: Prepare policy briefs, white papers, talking points, testimony, other materials for internal teams or senior leadership. Prepare needed materials for external engagements to educate policymakers/other stakeholders on the role of data centers and AI infrastructure in the digital economy.
Compliance & Reporting: To the extent applicable, ensure lobbying activities comply with applicable laws, including necessary registrations. Ensure needed disclosure reports are filed.
Support State Public Policy & Legislative Affairs and Public Affairs in collaboration on issues as needed
Manage outside counsel and consultants.

Qualifications

Experience: 5-7+ years of experience in government relations, or prior service in state/federal legislative or regulatory bodies, with a specific focus on energy and power policy.
Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of utility regulation, electricity markets, grid infrastructure, and interconnection processes.
Policy Expertise: Some familiarity with federal level energy regulations.
Communication Skills: Proven ability to translate complex technical issues into clear policy language for non-technical stakeholders.
Education: Law Degree or Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Energy Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
Strong analytical capabilities, excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), and the ability to work collaboratively in a matrixed environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience as a registered federal or state lobbyist.
Experience engaging directly with federal energy agencies, RTO/ISO entities.
Working knowledge of AI Infrastructure.

US Salary Range

$240,000—$260,000 USD

EdgeConneX believes inclusion – of thought, backgrounds and experiences – affects all that we do, from our employees to the solutions we deliver. Our goal is to create an environment where embracing differences helps deepen the lives and work experience of our employees, enhances our innovation and creativity, and enriches our involvement in our communities. EdgeConneX is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, as well as any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

EdgeConneX offers a competitive benefits package.

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US Salary Range 240000 - 260000 USD

About the Company

EdgeConneX

Global edge and hyperscale data centers

EdgeConneX builds and operates data centers ranging from small edge facilities to large hyperscale campuses. It provides purpose-built, build-to-order, and build-to-density options with long-term leases for capacity, power, and connectivity, located near network hubs to cut latency. The company serves cloud, content, gaming, automotive, and technology providers with scalable infrastructure and flexible contracts. Its aim is to grow its global footprint while achieving carbon, waste, and water neutrality by 2030, supported by sustainability-linked financing.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Growth Equity (Venture Capital)
Total funding: $7.4B
Headquarters: Herndon, VA
Founded: 2009

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