CRG Search Hiring for Director of Government Affairs at United States Full Time

About Rowan

At Rowan Digital Infrastructure, we are transforming data center delivery for speed and scale. Our mission is to deliver best-in-class data center solutions to hyperscale customers who share our commitment to sustainability and to do so with an unwavering focus on efficiency, quality, and flexibility. Our data center solutions are tailored to our customers’ needs and delivered by our exceptional end-to-end team. Rowan is assembling a strategic portfolio of data center sites in Tier 1 markets across the United States at various stages of development, and we’re looking for incredible and passionate people to help us advance our company and our commitment to building a more sustainable future.

Rowan is owned and managed by Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners.

Ready to join us in transforming the future of data centers and sustainability? Apply now to be a part of our mission to revolutionize data center delivery.

Role Summary

Rowan Digital Infrastructure is looking for a Director of Government Affairs to help lead policy activities and community relations across Rowan’s data center project portfolio. The Government Affairs Director is a critical part of the team that works with leadership and subject matter expert teams from across the business to protect and expand Rowan’s portfolio.

This role will help to bring into fruition Rowan’s portfolio of projects by ensuring the community and political landscape is favorable to our company’s operations. The Government Affairs Director will also help to protect existing investments by tracking legislation and local policy changes that may impact our operations. The role will act as a face of the company in communities that we are invested in throughout the US.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully working in public policy/government affairs settings. The successful candidate will have excellent strategic thinking and negotiation skills, organizational and communication skills, the ability to multitask, comfort with ambiguity, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Travel

Ability to travel up to (40%) to project sites and/or for company gatherings.

Location

A preference for candidates located in the Denver, Seattle, or San Francisco metro areas. Remote candidates are considered in some circumstances.

Essential Responsibilities

• Take the lead in drafting and managing the execution of strategic plans for political and community engagement in key markets across the nation.
• Represent Rowan at various public events and effectively communicate the benefits of Rowan project investments to external key stakeholders, including AHJs, economic development partners, elected officials, and the community at large.
• Lead the drafting of communications content to broaden and amplify messaging about our community, economic, and environmental benefits in public settings, including project pitches, AHJ presentations, customer meetings, etc.
• Drive strategic engagement with trade associations and manage consultants and other relevant third parties as needed to meet Rowan’s objectives.
• Identify and track pertinent legislation and local policy proposals that may have business implications on Rowan’s operations.
• Support Economic Development, Development, and Energy SMEs to navigate the evolving policy landscape in key markets to both unlock and protect key states of interest for Rowan.
• Support the growth of the government affairs/community engagement team and Rowan by helping to establish good project diligence and reporting practices and improving processes and systems as we scale.

Education, Skills, and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5+ years of public policy experience within government and/or relevant nonprofits, public interest groups, businesses, campaigns, or industry associations.
• Skilled at persuasively and diplomatically advocating policy positions publicly before key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated track record of success in developing strong partnerships with AHJs, economic development organizations, state and local government, and other key stakeholders.
• Public policy/government affairs experience.
• Experience communicating with senior leaders and executives at all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of policy impacting the data center industry is preferred.
• Experience with legislative tracking for targeted industries preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, and highly cross-functional environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Fueled by Excellence & Collaboration.

At Rowan, we are a distributed team united by a common mission to transform data center delivery. Across our 4 offices, we offer a hybrid work environment supported by the teamwork, technology, and in-office gathering time to help you be successful. We are headquartered in Denver, Colorado and have offices in San Francisco, California, Seattle, Washington, and Traverse City, Michigan. Our team of talented and passionate individuals is spread out across the U.S.

Here to Support You

At Rowan, we want to make sure you can do great work. We offer competitive benefits focused on helping you be and achieve your best.

• Hybrid working environment
• Team building and educational opportunities
• Generous benefits package including robust health benefits and a 401(k) company contribution
• Generous PTO
• A remote office setup benefit
• Competitive compensation, bonus and an incentive plan

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rowan Digital is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity in all aspects of our workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.