Senior State Government Affairs Manager

As a Senior State Government Affairs Manager, you will lead government affairs strategy across assigned states in the Southeast, helping shape policies that influence business growth and infrastructure development.
You will build trusted, bipartisan relationships with governors’ offices, legislators, regulatory stakeholders, economic development agencies, and advocacy organizations.
The role combines policy analysis, legislative engagement, coalition building, and strategic execution with a strong focus on business outcomes.
You will monitor developments affecting data centers, AI infrastructure, energy, taxation, and economic development, translating complex policy issues into practical recommendations.
Working cross-functionally with commercial, legal, communications, and operations teams, you will help align government affairs priorities with broader organizational objectives.
This is a highly visible role for a commercially minded professional who thrives in a fast-moving environment and enjoys turning policy opportunities into meaningful growth.
The position is remote from Texas and requires frequent travel across state capitals, key markets, and industry events throughout the Southeast.

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive professional experience in multi-state government affairs, legislative affairs, or a closely related policy function.
• Deep understanding of state legislative and regulatory processes and their impact on business operations and growth.
• Proven track record of developing and managing bipartisan relationships with government officials, policymakers, and legislative stakeholders.
• Strong research, analytical, and policy interpretation skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt messaging for different audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and drive strategic initiatives through completion.
• Comfort operating with ambiguity in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to execute effectively within a collaborative, cross-functional team structure.
• Strong multi-state government affairs experience is preferred.
• Experience in technology, tax policy, energy policy, infrastructure development, or related fields is preferred.
• Knowledge of AI, cloud computing, data centers, or adjacent technology sectors is preferred.
• Experience with coalition building or advocacy campaign management is preferred.
• Familiarity with political landscapes and key decision-makers across multiple states, particularly Texas, is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to generate business results, economic impact, or revenue outcomes through government affairs initiatives is preferred.
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 40–50% of the time throughout the Southeast region and to relevant conferences and key markets.
• Because the position involves access to export-controlled information, candidates must meet applicable U.S. Government export-control eligibility requirements, including qualifying as a U.S. person, being eligible for access without export authorization, or being eligible and reasonably likely to obtain the required authorization.