Director, Energy Policy, Government Affairs

Iron Mountain

17d • Remote

About The Position

Iron Mountain is seeking a motivated Director, Energy Policy to join our Global Government Affairs team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and executing a government affairs strategy to advance policy positions that impact power adequacy, grid resilience, and AI infrastructure growth. Our Government Affairs team is a proactive group of experts dedicated to navigating the complex global policy landscape to mitigate risks and advocate for Iron Mountain's business objectives before legislators and regulators worldwide.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in government relations or service within state/federal legislative and regulatory bodies, specifically focused on energy and power policy.
• Strong knowledge of the energy industry , including renewable energy development, energy procurement, and Regional Transmission Organization/Independent System Operator (RTO/ISO) market policies.
• Proven ability in external advocacy and communication , with the expertise to translate complex regulatory issues into actionable business strategies and persuasive briefing materials.
• Bachelor's degree required

Nice To Haves

• Juris Doctor (JD) or Master's degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive government affairs and energy policy strategy to advance Iron Mountain's business objectives, with a focus on power adequacy, grid resilience, and policies affecting current and future data center operations.
• Monitor and analyze emerging federal, state, and local energy policy and regulatory developments; develop policy positions, analyses, and advocacy strategies to mitigate risk and capture opportunity.
• Represent Iron Mountain before elected officials, regulatory agencies, and political appointees, advocating the company's positions on energy, utility, and infrastructure-related issues.
• Collaborate closely with internal executives and subject matter experts to align business priorities with energy and public policy strategies and ensure consistent messaging.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with policymakers, regulators, trade associations, and public policy coalitions; serve as the primary liaison for energy-related industry engagement.
• Draft briefing materials, position papers, and advocacy communications to clearly articulate Iron Mountain's policy priorities and support engagement with key stakeholders.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with your experience.
• Paid time off and holidays to support work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement plans.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth within a global organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees