Economic Development Lead

For our client, we are seeking a Economic Development Lead to join the team of a leader in the Information Technology space. This role will shape the incentive strategy for major projects and help position the organization for successful approvals and long-term community alignment. You will work closely with internal partners across site selection, land, power, legal, and finance to move complex initiatives forward. The position also requires building trusted relationships with economic-development stakeholders while proactively managing political, commercial, and approval risks. Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available Compensation: $110,000 – $130,000 annually Responsibilities Own and negotiate the incentive strategy for projects Build and maintain relationships with local and state economic-development entities Develop and commit to community benefits related to project agreements Coordinate efforts with teams across Site Selection, Land, Power, Legal, and Finance Identify and address political, commercial, and approval risks early in the process Transition local responsibilities to the Community Engagement Lead as projects announce Qualifications 6+ years in economic development, public-private partnerships, infrastructure development, or government affairs Experience negotiating incentive packages for large-scale projects Strong relationships with local, state, and regional economic-development stakeholders Ability to align incentives with community benefits and project approvals Excellent skills in cross-functional coordination and executive communication Benefits Benefits information will be provided during the hiring process Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.