Government Relations Manager

Quality Technology Services • Duluth, GA

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About The Position

The Government Relations Manager is a strategic partner and advisor to the QTS Executive Leadership team and works closely with QTS Public Relations, Economic Development, and Pre-Development teams. This role works cross functionally with internal and external stakeholders to drive positive, impactful outcomes with QTS communities, customers, and our partners in elected office. The Government Relations Manager will report to the Director of Public Policy & Economic Development. The Ideal candidate will possess exceptional interpersonal and communications skills, a keen intuition, and ability to drive projects to successful conclusion in a dynamic environment. You are a creative, self-starter who can work across multiple silos and projects as both a leader and do-er, supporting the big-picture and QTS mission. RESPONSIBILITIES, other duties may be assigned. Serve as a spokesperson for QTS in assigned government relations matters Monitor legislative and regulatory developments impacting the data center industry Cultivate and maintain relationships with government officials, regulatory bodies, and policy makers Advocate for QTS’s interests through strategic engagement with government entities Establish and nurture relationships with key stakeholders, industry associations, and advocacy groups Work closely with the QTS Economic Development team to develop and implement strategies to enhance QTS economic goals Work closely with the QTS Public Relations team to address and mitigate potential reputational risks through crisis management strategies Represent QTS at conferences, forums, and industry events Travel (up to 30%) may be required to support QTS interests across state legislative sessions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in a relevant field (government, political campaigns, public relations)
• Strong understanding of public policy, state government and legislative processes
• Five or more years of experience with government affairs, public policy, public affairs, or a related field

Nice To Haves

• Political campaign and/or economic development experience
• Real estate experience and/or real estate development experience
• Experience managing vendors, lobbyists, and internal teams
• Strong communications, time management, and organizational skills
• Strategic thinker with ability to align economic goals and overarching business objectives with public policy initiatives
• Ability to cultivate relationships and negotiate successful outcomes
• Ability to think outside the box and anticipate industry and political trends

Responsibilities

• Serve as a spokesperson for QTS in assigned government relations matters
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments impacting the data center industry
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with government officials, regulatory bodies, and policy makers
• Advocate for QTS’s interests through strategic engagement with government entities
• Establish and nurture relationships with key stakeholders, industry associations, and advocacy groups
• Work closely with the QTS Economic Development team to develop and implement strategies to enhance QTS economic goals
• Work closely with the QTS Public Relations team to address and mitigate potential reputational risks through crisis management strategies
• Represent QTS at conferences, forums, and industry events
• Travel (up to 30%) may be required to support QTS interests across state legislative sessions

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• flexible spending and HSA accounts
• paid holidays
• paid time off
• paid volunteer days
• employee assistance program
• tuition assistance
• parental leave
• military leave assistance
• QTS scholarship for dependents
• wellness program
• other company benefits
• Bonus eligible

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees