Director, Public Affairs
EdgeConneX
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Description
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, 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 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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About this role
EdgeConneX is seeking a Director of Public Affairs to lead government and stakeholder engagement efforts in Texas, where the company operates data center facilities. This role sits at the intersection of legislative strategy, community relations, and corporate advocacy, requiring someone who can navigate state and local policy processes while building relationships with elected officials, regulators, and industry partners. You'll develop lobbying strategies on issues affecting data centers and edge infrastructure, monitor and analyze legislation, manage coalitions and outside advisors, and prepare policy materials and testimony for internal leadership and external stakeholders.
The ideal candidate brings four to six years of government affairs or advocacy experience, ideally with prior work as a Texas legislative staffer, agency official, or campaign manager. You should have substantive knowledge of data centers, utility regulation, electricity markets, or economic development, combined with a thorough grasp of how Texas government and local governance actually work. A J.D., MPA, or bachelor's degree in political science, public administration, public policy, or communications is expected, along with strong writing and speaking skills, an existing network in the Texas legislative and regulatory community, and the ability to synthesize complex information quickly.
This is an in-office role based in Austin, embedded in a fast-growing data center company with global operations and backing from major institutional investors. You'll coordinate across internal teams while managing external relationships and consultants, ensuring compliance with lobbying regulations and disclosure requirements.
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