Regional External Affairs Leader for Growth & Policy

QTS Realty Trust; United States; À distance; USD 180 000 - 290 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401(k) match program

Generous PTO & paid holidays

Stock Purchase Plan

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Résumé du poste

QTS Realty Trust seeks a Vice President, Regional External Affairs to develop and execute a comprehensive strategy across multiple states. You will oversee government relations, public policy, and community engagement, guiding a regional team of 10–12 professionals to advance growth and reputation.

You will partner with Communications, Legal, Development, and Operations to align advocacy with corporate goals, manage budgets, and build strong relationships with officials and stakeholders across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public policy, Political Science, Business, Communications, Law, Economics, Urban Planning, or related fields.
• 12+ years of leadership experience in government affairs, public policy, legislative affairs, lobbying, economic development, public affairs, or external affairs, including responsibility for a multi-state region.
• Demonstrated success leading complex stakeholder engagement, advocacy campaigns, and public policy initiatives.
• Experience leading teams, managing budgets, and driving results across executive-level, cross-functional organizations.
• Strong understanding of legislative, regulatory, permitting, economic development, and community engagement processes.
• Experience supporting large-scale infrastructure, energy, technology, real estate, utility, or industrial development projects.
• Ability to travel extensively throughout the assigned region.

Responsabilités

• Develop and execute a regional external affairs strategy aligned with growth, development, operations, and public policy objectives.
• Lead integrated advocacy campaigns at the state and local levels to advance business priorities and support market expansion.
• Direct and develop a high-performing regional team with clear priorities and professional development.
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to align external affairs strategies with corporate objectives and operational priorities.
• Manage regional operating plans, budgets, consultants, and external resources to support legislative, regulatory, and growth priorities.
• Build and maintain influential relationships with elected officials, regulatory agencies, economic development organizations, business leaders, and community stakeholders.
• Anticipate emerging political, policy, regulatory, and community issues and develop proactive strategies to mitigate risk.
• Serve as a member of the External Affairs leadership team and contribute to enterprise-wide strategy and long-term planning.
• Represent QTS externally as a senior leader and trusted advocate in support of the company's mission and growth objectives.

Connaissances

Leadership experience

Government affairs

Public policy

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Formation

Bachelor's degree in public policy or related field

Advanced degree in Public Policy / Public Administration / Law

Description du poste

QTS Realty Trust seeks a Vice President, Regional External Affairs to develop and execute a comprehensive strategy across multiple states. You will oversee government relations, public policy, and community engagement, guiding a regional team of 10–12 professionals to advance growth and reputation.

You will partner with Communications, Legal, Development, and Operations to align advocacy with corporate goals, manage budgets, and build strong relationships with officials and stakeholders across