Director, Federal Public Policy & Legislative Affairs

About the role

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. Led by an experienced management team and supported by a strong investor group, 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.

We are seeking a Director, Federal Public Policy & Legislative Affairs to be based in Washington, DC or Herndon, VA.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute public policy strategies/lobbying that align with business priorities, to support data center development, construction and operations, and to ensure power access.
• Track, analyze, and report on emerging federal legislation impacting data center development, construction, operations, and power procurement.
• Build working relationships, execute engagement strategies/meetings with key lawmakers, policymakers, regulators, and staff.
• Represent the company before the Administration, Federal agencies, ISOs, RTOs, and other entities as required.
• Represent the company in relevant industry coalitions, trade associations, 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.
• Work with internal teams to align business/operational needs with business objectives and assess impact on internal departments and operations.
• Prepare policy briefs, white papers, talking points, testimony, and other materials for internal teams or senior leadership.
• Ensure lobbying activities comply with applicable laws, including necessary registrations, and ensure needed disclosure reports are filed.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of experience in government relations, or prior service in state/federal legislative or regulatory bodies, with a specific focus on energy and power policy.
• Strong understanding of utility regulation, electricity markets, grid infrastructure, and interconnection processes.
• Some familiarity with federal level energy regulations.
• Proven ability to translate complex technical issues into clear policy language for non-technical stakeholders.
• Law Degree or Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Energy Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong analytical capabilities, excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), and the ability to work collaboratively in a matrixed environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a registered federal or state lobbyist.
• Experience engaging directly with federal energy agencies, RTO/ISO entities.
• Working knowledge of AI Infrastructure.