Public Affairs & Infrastructure Policy Expert

Google; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 176,000 - 256,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Job summary

Google is seeking a Data Center Strategic Negotiator to oversee fiscal footprint and environmental performance of hyperscale infrastructure. You will translate complex data into clear narratives for municipal leaders and host communities while shaping external relations across markets.

You’ll lead negotiations, manage vendor relationships, and present portfolio recommendations to Tech leadership, with potential to save costs and drive infrastructure growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Public Finance, Environmental Science, Urban Planning, Public Policy, or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of experience evaluating infrastructure projects, with a focus on regional fiscal impact modeling, tax structures, or environmental reviews.
• Experience presenting, testifying, or serving as a subject matter expert on economic benefits or environmental mitigation before public officials and regulatory bodies.
• Experience managing relationships with third-party stakeholders such as economic development groups, environmental organizations, and civic coalitions.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time, to attend municipal hearings and civic forums.

Responsibilities

• Shape Google’s reputation and civic presence among key decision-makers across our operating markets.
• Act as the primary external authority regarding the localized fiscal footprint and environmental performance of our hyperscale infrastructure.
• Translate complex data models such as water balance modeling and carbon footprint metrics into accessible narratives for municipal leaders and host communities.
• Participate in contested municipal hearings and civic town halls to address local concerns, counter misinformation, and field technical inquiries.
• Direct and commission external technical studies and white papers in collaboration with academic institutions, think tanks, and consultancies.

Skills

Infrastructure economics

Fiscal impact modeling

Environmental reviews

Stakeholder management

Public testimony

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience

Master’s or PhD in a related field

Job description

Google is seeking a Data Center Strategic Negotiator to oversee fiscal footprint and environmental performance of hyperscale infrastructure. You will translate complex data into clear narratives for municipal leaders and host communities while shaping external relations across markets.

You’ll lead negotiations, manage vendor relationships, and present portfolio recommendations to Tech leadership, with potential to save costs and drive infrastructure growth.