EdgeConneX

Director, Public Affairs

EdgeConneX • $100K — $130K *
Austin, TX 78745In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 4 to 6 years of experience in government or public affairs, especially in Texas contexts.
  • Strong knowledge of data centers and related utility regulations.
  • Educational background in law, public administration, or similar fields.
  • Understanding of local and state policy processes.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Established network within local legislative and regulatory circles.
  • Proficient in data analysis and quick-response strategies.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute lobbying strategies to influence legislation at local and state levels.
  • Track and analyze proposed legislation affecting the organization.
  • Represent the company in coalitions and advocate for data center interests.
  • Build relationships with political figures and lead grassroots campaigns.
  • Prepare policy materials for internal use and external engagements.
  • Support Public Affairs teams in liaising with government and managing risks.
  • Assist in community outreach and public engagement initiatives.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package offered.
Full Job Description
Title: Director, Public Affairs

Location: Austin, TX

Key Responsibilities
  • Government Relations & Direct Lobbying: Develop and execute strategies and conduct lobbying meetings to influence legislation, regulations, and administrative policies at the local (e.g., city council, county commissioners court) and Texas state levels including various state agencies.
  • Legislative Monitoring & Analysis: Track and analyze proposed bills and ordinances in Texas that impact the organization. Draft policy briefs, bill analyses, and impact reports for internal teams.
  • 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.
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Advocacy: Build and nurture strong relationships with key political figures, community leaders, and industry counterparts in Texas. Lead grassroots advocacy campaigns and coordinate/assist with community outreach initiatives.
  • 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.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional internal teams.
  • Public Affairs & Government Relations Support: Provide support across the Public Affairs team and legislative teams as needed as they liaise with local officials, government agencies and communities, monitor legislative or regulatory developments, or manage political/community risks.
  • Community Engagement Support: Provide support as needed for community outreach/charitable/education programs as well as for public forums, open houses, and stakeholder meetings.
  • Manage and work with Outside counsel and consultants.
  • Compliance & Reporting: To the extent applicable, ensure lobbying activities comply with applicable laws, including necessary registrations. Ensure needed disclosure reports are filed.


Qualifications
  • 4 to 6 years experience in government affairs, public affairs or advocacy. Prior work in Texas serving as a legislative staffer, agency official, or campaign manager a plus.
  • Strong understanding of data centers, utility regulation, electricity markets, economic development, local/state governments or related experience. Comprehensive understanding of Texas government, legislative/administrative processes, and key state/local funding or regulatory mechanisms.
  • Juris Doctor (J. D.), Master of Public Administration (MPA) or Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Public Policy, Communications, or related field.
  • Deep understanding of local governance, policy processes, and regulatory frameworks.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Network of contacts within the local legislative and regulatory community.
  • Ability to analyze data and respond quickly.


EdgeConneX offers a competitive benefits package.

About EdgeConneX

EdgeConneX is a data center provider that specializes in edge computing. The company was founded in 2009 by Randy Brouckman and is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia. EdgeConneX operates data centers in more than 30 markets across North America, Europe, and South America. The company's data centers are designed to provide low-latency connectivity to local markets and to enable the delivery of content and applications at the edge of the network. EdgeConneX's customers include cloud service providers, content delivery networks, and other companies that require high-performance computing and storage infrastructure.
Learn more about EdgeConneX
Size
200 employees
Industry
Information Technology
Founded
2009
* Ladders Estimates

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