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QTS Data CentersCore Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing regional external affairs strategies, leading advocacy campaigns, and managing cross-functional teams. Possesses strong knowledge of legislative and regulatory processes, along with established relationships with policymakers and industry stakeholders.
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Leadership Experience in Government AffairsStakeholder Engagement and Advocacy CampaignsBudget Management and Operational ExcellenceUnderstanding of Legislative and Regulatory ProcessesExperience in Infrastructure and Economic Development
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop and execute a comprehensive regional external affairs strategy aligned with QTS's growth, development, operational, and public policy objectives
- Lead and coordinate integrated advocacy campaigns at the state and local levels
- Direct and develop a regional team of approximately 10–12 team members
- Establish priorities, accountability, performance expectations, and professional development opportunities
- Partner with Communications, Marketing, Legal, Development, Energy Strategy, Operations, and Executive Team leaders
- Manage regional operating plans, budgets, consultants, and external resources
- Build and maintain relationships with elected officials, regulatory agencies, economic development organizations, business leaders, and community stakeholders
- Anticipate political, policy, regulatory, and community issues and develop proactive strategies
- Contribute to enterprise-wide strategy, organizational development, and long-term planning as a member of the External Affairs leadership team
- Represent QTS externally as a senior leader and trusted advocate
- Support market expansion, site development, infrastructure investments, and growth initiatives
- Provide strategic advice to senior leadership on political, regulatory, economic, and community dynamics
- Support high-profile development, policy, permitting, and reputational matters
- Drive accountability, operational excellence, resource stewardship, and measurable business outcomes
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in public policy, Political Science, Business, Communications, Law, Economics, Urban Planning, or related fields
- 12+ years of leadership experience in government affairs, public policy, legislative affairs, lobbying, economic development, public affairs, or external affairs, including responsibility for a multi-state region
- Demonstrated success leading complex stakeholder engagement, advocacy campaigns, and public policy initiatives
- Experience leading teams, managing budgets, and driving results across executive-level, cross-functional organizations
- Strong understanding of legislative, regulatory, permitting, economic development, and community engagement processes
- Experience supporting large-scale infrastructure, energy, technology, real estate, utility, telecommunications, or industrial development projects
- Ability to travel extensively throughout the assigned region
- Advanced degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Business Administration, Law, Industrial Labor Relations, or related field (preferred)
- Experience in the data center, technology, infrastructure, energy, utility, telecommunications, or real estate sectors (preferred)
- Prior experience in government, legislative affairs, public affairs consulting, lobbying, political campaigns, or economic development (preferred)
- Established relationships with state, local, and regional policymakers and industry stakeholders (preferred)
- Experience advising senior executives on complex public policy, reputational, or stakeholder matters (preferred)
Benefits
Comp & perks- Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting
- Every employee is bonus or commission eligible
- Generous PTO, Paid Volunteer Days Plus Floating Holidays
- Stock Purchase Plan (SPP)
- 11 paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked
- Pet and Legal Insurance
- Q-Rest Sabbatical Program
- Q-Anniversary Service Award Program
- Parental Leave
- Military Benefits Package
- QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program
- QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents
- QTS Crisis Fund
- Wellness Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
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Hard Skills
Public PolicyLegislative AffairsAdvocacy CampaignsStakeholder EngagementBudget ManagementStrategic PlanningPolitical AnalysisRegulatory ComplianceCommunity EngagementEconomic Development
Soft Skills
Team LeadershipCommunicationRelationship BuildingStrategic AdviceProblem Solving
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Public PolicyAdvanced Degree in Public Policy or Related Field
Industry Keywords
Data CenterTechnologyInfrastructureEnergyUtilityTelecommunicationsReal EstateEconomic DevelopmentPublic Affairs ConsultingLobbying