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QTS Data CentersCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing regional external affairs strategies, leading advocacy campaigns, and managing stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to advise senior leadership on complex public policy and regulatory matters while driving operational excellence and measurable outcomes.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Government Affairs LeadershipStakeholder Engagement StrategiesPublic Policy AdvocacyTeam Development and ManagementBudget Management
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 to advance business priorities and support market expansion efforts.
- Direct and develop a high-performing regional team of approximately 10–12 team members.
- Partner with cross-functional leaders across Communications, Marketing, Legal, Development, Energy Strategy, Operations, and the Executive Team.
- 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 emerging 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.
- Lead government affairs, legislative advocacy, regulatory engagement, and public policy efforts across the region.
- Lead stakeholder engagement strategies that build trust, support development objectives, and enhance QTS's reputation.
- Support market expansion, site development, infrastructure investments, and growth initiatives with Development, Site Selection, Energy Strategy, and Operations teams.
- Advise senior leadership on political, regulatory, economic, and community dynamics.
- Lead and develop the regional external affairs organization, driving accountability, operational excellence, resource stewardship, and measurable business outcomes.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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.
- Experience in the data center, technology, infrastructure, energy, utility, telecommunications, or real estate sectors.
- Prior experience in government, legislative affairs, public affairs consulting, lobbying, political campaigns, or economic development.
- Established relationships with state, local, and regional policymakers and industry stakeholders.
- Experience advising senior executives on complex public policy, reputational, or stakeholder matters.
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 CampaignsEconomic DevelopmentRegulatory EngagementStakeholder EngagementInfrastructure DevelopmentTeam LeadershipBudget ManagementPolitical Strategy
Soft Skills
Relationship BuildingStrategic ThinkingCommunicationCollaborationProblem Solving
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's DegreeAdvanced Degree
Industry Keywords
Data CenterTechnologyEnergyUtilityTelecommunicationsReal EstatePublic AffairsLobbyingEconomic DevelopmentCommunity Engagement