Senior State Government Affairs Manager, Texas & Southeast
About The Position
CoreWeave’s Legal and Government Affairs team partners across the company to navigate policy, regulatory, and business environments while enabling innovation and growth. The Senior State Government Affairs Manager will lead state government affairs across assigned states in the Southeast, influence legislative outcomes, and help shape CoreWeave’s state government affairs strategy and policy initiatives supporting company expansion and growth. The role focuses on data center footprint growth and economic development through AI innovation. The manager will work with governors’ offices, state legislators, economic development agencies, in-state consultants, trade associations, advocacy groups, and internal commercial, legal, communications, and operations teams. The position combines policy analysis, relationship-building, and strategic execution, representing CoreWeave before state lawmakers and stakeholders and advancing government affairs priorities in markets where the company operates or seeks to grow. This is a remote position based in Texas, focused on the United States. Frequent travel to state capitals, key Southeast markets, and conferences is required, estimated at 40–50% of the time. The role reports to the Director of State Government Affairs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, or a related field.
- At least 10 years of progressive professional experience in multi-state government affairs, legislative affairs, or a closely related policy role.
- Deep understanding of state legislative and regulatory processes and how they translate to business outcomes.
- Proven track record of building and managing bipartisan relationships with government officials and policymakers.
- Strong research and analytical skills, including the ability to synthesize complex policy information.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to tailor messaging for different audiences.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple initiatives simultaneously, and drive projects to completion.
- Comfort with ambiguity and ability to operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Demonstrated ability to execute strategies within a collaborative team structure.
- Must meet applicable U.S. government export-control eligibility requirements for access to export-controlled information.
Nice To Haves
- Strong multi-state government affairs experience.
- Experience in technology, tax policy, energy policy, or infrastructure development.
- Knowledge of AI, cloud computing, or related technology sectors.
- Experience with coalition building or advocacy campaign management.
- Familiarity with the political landscape and key decision-makers in multiple state markets, particularly Texas.
- Track record of generating business results or revenue impact from government affairs work.
Responsibilities
- Lead CoreWeave’s legislative and political engagement for assigned states in the Southeast region.
- Develop and execute state-specific engagement plans, identifying stakeholders, anticipating emerging issues, establishing engagement milestones, and recommending courses of action and escalation paths.
- Monitor, analyze, and interpret state legislative and regulatory developments relevant to data centers, AI infrastructure, energy policy, and economic development.
- Build and maintain relationships with state lawmakers, their staff, and other key stakeholders to advance CoreWeave’s state-level priorities.
- Conduct policy research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities for participation in coalitions, working groups, and advocacy initiatives.
- Coordinate with commercial, legal, communications, and operations stakeholders to ensure consistent messaging and alignment on state government objectives.
- Represent CoreWeave at relevant hearings, industry events, and stakeholder meetings.
Benefits
- Discretionary bonus and equity awards, subject to eligibility.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance fully paid for by CoreWeave.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Voluntary supplemental life insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Flexible Spending Account.
- Health Savings Account.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Ability to participate in the Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
- Mental wellness benefits through Spring Health.
- Family-forming support provided by Carrot.
- Paid parental leave.
- Flexible, full-service childcare support with Kinside.
- 401(k) with an employer match.
- Flexible PTO.
- Catered lunch each day at office and data center locations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
