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About the Role
Rowan Digital Infrastructure is seeking an External Affairs Regional Manager - Texas to lead economic development, government affairs, public policy, and community relations for its Texas data center projects. This role is crucial for protecting and expanding Rowan’s portfolio in the region by ensuring a favorable government and community landscape and tracking policy changes that may impact operations. The position involves representing Rowan in communities where investments are being made.
Responsibilities
- Engage with government representatives, community organizations, residents, and other local stakeholders about Rowan's projects
- Track state/local legislation, regulatory proceedings, and project entitlements and advocate on these items as necessary
- Form coalitions with interested individuals and organizations to support/oppose state legislation, local policy issues, and more
- Support drafting and managing the execution of strategic plans for political and community engagement in key markets across the region
- Represent Rowan at various public events and effectively communicate the benefits of Rowan project investments to external key stakeholders, including AHJs, economic development partners, elected officials, and the community at large
- Support the identification of new site development opportunities within the local market
- Support the drafting of communications content to broaden and amplify messaging about our community, economic, and environmental benefits in public settings, including project pitches, AHJ presentations, customer meetings, etc
- Identify and track pertinent legislation and local policy proposals that may have business implications on Rowan’s operations
- Support the negotiation, execution and implementation of economic development agreements with community partners
Requirements
- Proven track record of successfully working in public policy/government affairs/economic development settings
- Excellent strategic thinking and negotiation skills
- Organizational and communication skills
- Ability to multitask
- Comfort with ambiguity
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
- Skilled at persuasively and diplomatically advocating policy positions publicly before key stakeholders
- Demonstrated track record of success in developing strong partnerships with AHJs, economic development organizations, state and local government, and other key stakeholders
- Experience communicating with senior leaders and executives
- Experience drafting strategic communications and supporting public relations
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, and highly cross-functional environment
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Skills
- Public policy
- Government affairs
- Economic development
- Strategic thinking
- Negotiation
- Organization
- Communication
- Multitasking
- Ambiguity tolerance
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Public speaking
- Partnership building
- Executive communication
- Strategic communications
- Public relations
- Legislative tracking
- Analytical skills
- Problem-solving
Location
- Texas
- Austin AREA
Work Type
- Hybrid working environment
- Travel up to 30%
Experience Level
- 5+ years of public policy experience within government and/or relevant nonprofits, economic development organizations, public interest groups, business, campaigns or industry associations
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Salary/Compensations
- $150K - $175K (Offers Bonus)
Benefits
- Hybrid working environment
- Team building and educational opportunities
- Generous benefits package including robust health benefits and a 401(k)-company contribution
- Unlimited PTO
- RTD ECO pass or parking reimbursement
- Competitive compensation, bonus, and an incentive plan
About the Company
- At Rowan Digital Infrastructure, we are transforming data center delivery for speed and scale.
- Our mission is to deliver best-in-class data center solutions to hyperscale customers who share our commitment to sustainability, and to do so with an unwavering focus on efficiency, quality, and flexibility.
- Our data center solutions are tailored to our customers’ needs and delivered by our exceptional end-to-end team.
- Rowan is assembling a strategic portfolio of data center sites in Tier 1 markets across the United States at various stages of development.
- Rowan is backed by Quinbrook, a leading investor in the energy transition, and Blackstone, the world’s largest alternative asset manager.
- We are headquartered in downtown Denver, Colorado and have an office in Seattle, Washington.
- Our team of talented and passionate individuals is spread out across the U.S.
Equal Opportunity
- Rowan Digital is an equal opportunity employer.
- We welcome and celebrate diversity in all aspects of our workforce.
- We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.
- We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.