Federal Affair Leader

Nebius

4d•$150,000 - $187,500•Remote

About The Position

Nebius is looking for a Federal Affairs Leader to become the company's first dedicated federal hire and build its presence in Washington, D.C. from the ground up. This is a founding role for someone who wants to build a function, not inherit one. You will establish Nebius's federal footprint, shape the company's policy strategy, and scale the function as our U.S. operations grow. You will work on issues that matter: AI regulation, trade policy, energy and infrastructure permitting, and national security policy, among others. You will have a seat at the table internally and externally starting day one. This role is a fit if you already have the DC experience and relationships to be credible from the start, and you're excited by the challenge of building a program rather than maintaining one. This is a remote position based in Washington, D.C., with periodic travel to data center sites and industry conferences.

Requirements

7–10 years of federal government affairs, Hill, or executive branch experience, with a track record of building relationships across party lines.
Hands-on experience with technology, energy, trade, or national security policy — familiarity with AI policy is a plus but not required.
Experience working in or alongside a fast-moving company or startup environment; comfortable with ambiguity and shifting priorities.
Proven ability to manage outside counsel, trade associations, and coalition partners.
A relationship-builder: credible and comfortable in rooms with senior officials, trade association leaders, and internal executives alike.
A clear communicator: you translate policy complexity into crisp executive summaries and briefings that decision-makers can actually use.
A self-starter that can independently work towards key objectives, set goals and achieve them.
Collaborative across functions: you work naturally with legal, comms, and business teams rather than operating in a silo.
Solutions-oriented: when you surface a problem, you bring a recommended path forward.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the country in which they apply and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility as a condition of hire.

Nice To Haves

familiarity with AI policy is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Build and lead federal engagement
Develop and execute Nebius's federal policy strategy across AI regulation, trade, energy and infrastructure policy.
Build and manage bi-partisan relationships on Capitol Hill and across the executive branch, including relevant committees, agencies, and White House offices.
Serve as Nebius's primary representative in federal initiatives (i.e. the Genesis Mission) and relevant trade associations and coalitions.
Shape policy outcomes
Engage directly in the legislative and regulatory process on issues material to Nebius's business.
Track policy developments, assess risk, and develop action plans – then execute them, often quickly.
Work across Nebius's legal, regulatory, infrastructure, and communications teams to align strategy and messaging.
Build the function
As the role and issue set scale, hire and develop additional staff to build out a full federal affairs capability.
Support state-level government relations efforts alongside in-market public affairs leads and manage relationships with outside lobbying firms as needed.
Report regularly to senior leadership on political and regulatory risk, legislative progress, and stakeholder positioning.

Benefits

Health insurance: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families.
401(k) plan: Up to 4% company match with immediate vesting.
Parental leave: 20 weeks paid for primary caregivers, 12 weeks for secondary caregivers.
Remote work reimbursement: Up to $85/month for mobile and internet.
Disability & life insurance: Company-paid short-term, long-term and life insurance coverage.
Competitive compensation
Career growth and learning opportunities
Flexibility and ownership
Collaborative and innovative culture
Opportunity to work on impactful AI projects
International environment and talented teams