Sr. Government Relations Specialist

Compass Datacenters•Dallas, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Come join our Rocket Ship and be part of Compass Datacenter's mission to make life better by providing the world's technology leaders with a secure place to plug-in wherever they grow. We provide custom, move-in ready data centers, from edge deployments to core facilities serving hyperscale, cloud and enterprise customers. At Compass we have our sights set on leaving a legacy imprint on the data center industry. By putting Culture first, we can show this not only produces results, but more importantly, can change lives. Compass Datacenters is recruiting for a Sr. Government Relations Specialist that will be responsible for supporting the Government Relations function — assisting with execution, monitoring, and stakeholder coordination.

Requirements

3+ years in government relations, government affairs, or public policy.
Skilled in bill tracking, regulatory proceedings, and legislative processes.
Can distill complex policy into clear, concise briefs for business leaders.

Nice To Haves

Proactive — identifies emerging issues before they escalate.
State capital experience with at least one or two legislative sessions.
Familiarity with relevant regulatory bodies (utility commissions, environmental agencies).

Responsibilities

State and local bill tracking and analysis for issues affecting Compass Datacenters and the data center industry.
Monitoring beyond the legislature — regulatory agencies, rulemaking, public comment periods.
Assisting with state legislative sessions and advocacy efforts; same at the local level.
Helping coordinate legislative visits/meetings, and site tours for officials.
Keeping stakeholders informed on legislative and regulatory developments; coordinating RPWs.
Assisting with policy briefs, talking points, and one-pagers; maintaining a legislative contact database.
Attending and helping to manage trade association meetings and working groups; reporting key takeaways back to the business.