Senior State Policy & AI Infrastructure Lead

Coreweave; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreWeave is seeking a Senior State Government Affairs Manager to lead state-level engagement across the Southeast, coordinating with governors' offices, legislators, and economic development groups to advance policy objectives that support AI-driven growth and data center expansion.

You will report to the Director of State Government Affairs, shaping strategy, building coalitions, and translating policy into business outcomes while partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive professional experience in multi-state government affairs, legislative affairs, or a closely related policy role.
• Deep understanding of state legislative and regulatory processes and how they translate to business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead CoreWeave's legislative and political engagement for your assigned states in the Southeast region.
• Develop and execute state-specific engagement plans that identify key stakeholders, anticipate emerging issues, establish engagement milestones, and recommend practical courses of action and escalation paths.
• Monitor, analyze, and interpret state legislative and regulatory developments relevant to data centers, AI infrastructure, energy policy, and economic development across the region.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with state lawmakers, staff, and key stakeholders to support CoreWeave's state-level priorities.
• Conduct policy research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities for CoreWeave participation in coalitions, working groups, and advocacy initiatives.
• Coordinate with internal cross-functional stakeholders (commercial, legal, communications, operations) to ensure consistent messaging and alignment around state government objectives.
• Represent CoreWeave at relevant hearings, industry events, and stakeholder meetings.

Job description

CoreWeave is seeking a Senior State Government Affairs Manager to lead state-level engagement across the Southeast, coordinating with governors' offices, legislators, and economic development groups to advance policy objectives that support AI-driven growth and data center expansion.

You will report to the Director of State Government Affairs, shaping strategy, building coalitions, and translating policy into business outcomes while partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent