State & Local Public Policy & Government Affairs Manager

Equinix • Ashburn, VA

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About The Position

Equinix’s One Legal team is seeking a State & Local Public Policy & Government Affairs Manager to advance the company’s public policy and government affairs agenda across key U.S. markets. The role focuses on state and local advocacy, community engagement and outreach, and supporting Equinix’s state, local, and education (SLED) public sector business. The manager will engage with political leaders, government officials, and local communities to explain Equinix’s products and services and help create an environment that supports growth in digital infrastructure.

The position develops and executes policy strategies, supports public sales teams, builds relationships with policymakers and regulators, and coordinates consultants and contingent workers across the U.S. East territory. It also contributes to the company’s public policy agenda in collaboration with senior leadership, coalitions, trade associations, and Corporate Communications.

Requirements

• 5–10+ years in government relations positions.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong executive presence, and ability to communicate confidently and effectively with senior leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Nice To Haves

• Prior service in state, local, or federal legislative or regulatory bodies.
• Law or master’s degree.
• Experience with digital infrastructure, community engagement, environmental and sustainability standards or corporate energy use, government procurement and appropriations policy, or local and state tax policy issues.

Responsibilities

• Identify emerging public policy issues related to the company’s mid- and long-term business plans; develop policy positions, strategies, and analyses to influence the external environment and advance business priorities.
• Lead the day-to-day portfolio of the company’s U.S. state and local public policy and government affairs agenda, primarily in locations where the company has a physical presence and does business.
• Work with internal and industry stakeholders to develop and execute strategies for local community engagement and promote an accurate, positive understanding of the company and industry.
• Develop and execute public policy strategies that support the company’s public sales teams in state, local, and education markets.
• Oversee consultants and contingent workers across the U.S. East territory to ensure priorities are executed and deliverables are completed.
• Contribute to development of the company’s public policy agenda through regular meetings and ongoing communications with senior leadership teams.
• Participate in public policy coalitions and trade associations aligned with the company’s agenda and serve as a key contact for the company’s participation.
• Develop working relationships with policymakers and regulators to advocate effectively for the company’s public policy agenda.
• Develop internal resources to educate employees about the company’s public policy and community engagement agenda.
• Develop strategic messaging with Corporate Communications to educate policymakers and communities about Equinix’s role in digital infrastructure, business priorities, economic contributions, and environmental and social sustainability commitments.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program.
• Health, life, disability, and voluntary insurance plans for employees and eligible family members.
• Retirement plan with contributions available from the employee and Equinix.
• Accrued paid time off and paid holidays.
• Bonus eligibility; equity may be offered depending on the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager