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Director, Data Center Policy and Government Affairs
Director, Data Center Policy and Government AffairsPrologis • San Francisco, CA, United States
Director, Data Center Policy and Government Affairs

Director, Data Center Policy and Government Affairs

Prologis • San Francisco, CA, United States
17 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Director, Data Center Policy and Government Affairs

Prologis is seeking a Director of Data Center Policy and Government Affairs to shape, influence, and advance policies that accelerate development while ensuring alignment with Prologis’s sustainability, community, and business objectives.

The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with Data Center, Legal, Energy, Sustainability, Communications, and other teams to mitigate risk, unlock opportunities, and ensure Prologis remains a trusted partner to policymakers and communities.

Key Responsibilities Include

  • Building & Leading Policy Strategy
  • Track, analyze, and forecast state and municipal legislation, regulations, ordinances, and ballot measures affecting data center siting, land use, energy procurement, taxation, incentives, and environmental compliance.
  • Design and execute proactive advocacy strategies to secure favorable policy and project approval outcomes.
  • Develop community-facing narratives and engagement strategies to foster local support for new facilities.
  • Integrate political and regulatory expertise into site selection, project approvals, and community engagement processes.
  • Government & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Serve as a trusted liaison to mayors, city councils, planning boards, county commissions, governors’ offices, state legislators, local elected officials, public utility commissions, and economic development agencies.
  • Engage municipal decision-makers to secure timely approvals for data center projects.
  • Represent Prologis in key coalitions and industry associations as well as state, local, and issue-based working groups.
  • Internal Partnering and Strategic Advice
  • Ensure local and state community and regulatory requirements are anticipated and integrated into project planning.
  • Provide real-time intelligence and strategic guidance to Data Center leadership on municipal codes, local utilities, and permitting processes and political, regulatory, and community risks / opportunities in target markets.
  • Work closely with development teams to align project timelines with local approval processes.
  • Partner with Development, Legal, and Energy teams to shape deal structures, permitting approaches, and incentive strategies.
  • Compliance & Reporting
  • Ensure adherence to lobbying registration, ethics, and disclosure rules across all jurisdictions.
  • Manage outside counsel, contract lobbyists, public affairs consultants, and related budgets.

Building Blocks for Success

The ideal candidate will have :

  • 7+ years of experience in government affairs, legislative counsel, or public policy roles, with at least 5 years focused on data centers, digital infrastructure, cloud computing, or other energy-intensive facilities.
  • Proven track record navigating zoning, land use, and local approval processes and policies for large-scale developments.
  • Experience navigating state and local regulatory processes in Tier 1 data center markets.
  • Demonstrated success in securing incentives packages, favorable interconnection terms, or legislative wins.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication; ability to simplify complex policy issues.
  • Strong negotiation, coalition building, and stakeholder management skills.
  • What We Offer

    Prologis offers a generous total rewards package, including healthcare, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, and paid time off.

    Prologis is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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