Government Relations / Stakeholder Engagement Representative

Government Relations / Stakeholder Engagement Representative

At Nscale, we are building the infrastructure for the AI revolution. Nscale is developing cutting-edge, sovereign generative AI solutions powered by a new generation of high-performance, sustainable data centres and GPUs built specifically for AI workloads.

The rapid growth of artificial intelligence is driving unprecedented global demand for compute and GPU infrastructure. Positioned at the heart of this transformation, Nscale is delivering the platforms that will enable the next decade of innovation.

Working closely with the world's most advanced AI technology providers including Microsoft and NVIDIA Nscale integrates next-generation compute hardware and GPU clusters across both partner and self-delivered facilities. This is a unique opportunity to join Nscale's journey, play a pivotal role in delivering transformative AI infrastructure, and help shape a company designed to scale rapidly across North America, Europe, and beyond.

About the Role

We are seeking a senior Government Relations and Stakeholder Engagement Representative to serve as Nscale's primary public-facing presence in the West Virginia state capital. Based in Charleston, you will own Nscale's relationships with the Governor's office, the West Virginia Legislature, the WV Public Service Commission, WVDEP, and Mason County leadership in support of the Monarch Compute Campus.

Monarch is a once-in-a-generation investment in West Virginia, enabled by the state's pioneering microgrid legislation. This role is at the heart of ensuring that investment translates into long-term partnership: with elected officials, regulators, county leadership, community organizations, and the residents who live near the campus.

You will be a trusted ambassador for Nscale listening as much as you speak, building durable relationships, and helping shape policy and engagement strategies that allow Monarch and West Virginia to succeed together.

What You'll be Doing

State Government Affairs - Lead engagement with the Governor's office, executive cabinet, and senior state agency leadership. - Manage Nscale's legislative agenda monitoring, advocacy, and engagement in the WV House and Senate. - Build and maintain strong working relationships with the WV PSC, WVDEP, Department of Economic Development, and other relevant agencies.

Local & Regional Engagement - Serve as Nscale's senior representative to Mason County leadership, the Town of Point Pleasant, and surrounding municipalities. - Partner with the Mason County Economic Development Authority, regional chambers of commerce, and economic development bodies. - Support workforce development partnerships with WV community and technical colleges, WVU, and WorkForce West Virginia.

Community Engagement & Public Affairs - Lead community engagement around the Monarch campus town halls, advisory groups, neighbourhood briefings, and direct resident outreach. - Manage Nscale's charitable giving and community benefit commitments in Mason County and the broader region. - Partner with Communications on local media relations and project messaging.

Coalition & Industry Engagement - Represent Nscale in relevant trade associations and policy coalitions (energy, data center, AI infrastructure). - Build relationships with peer companies, labor organizations, and infrastructure partners active in West Virginia.

Strategy, Reporting & Internal Partnership - Develop and execute Nscale's WV stakeholder engagement strategy in close partnership with project leadership, Legal, and Communications. - Provide regular reporting and political risk assessments to Nscale executive leadership. - Ensure full compliance with WV lobbying registration, gift, and disclosure rules.

About You

- 10+ years of experience in government affairs, public policy, economic development, or political/legislative roles ideally with a meaningful share of that time in West Virginia. - Established relationships across the WV Legislature, executive branch, and key state agencies. - Strong communicator with comfort engaging elected officials, community members, and media. - Demonstrated track record building durable, trust-based relationships with diverse stakeholders including in communities sceptical of new development. - High integrity and sound political judgement. - Based in or willing to relocate to Charleston, WV; willingness to travel to Mason County and other parts of the state frequently.

Nice to Have - Background in energy, infrastructure, utilities, or technology.

Why This Role Matters

The Monarch Compute Campus is Nscale's flagship North American AI factory: a 2,250+ acre hyperscale campus in Mason County, West Virginia, and the first state-certified AI microgrid district in the United States. At full build-out, Monarch is engineered to deliver multi-gigawatt, off-grid power to support the world's most demanding AI training and inference workloads, anchored by an MOU with Microsoft for 1.35 GW of capacity using NVIDIA Vera Rubin NVL72 GPUs.

Phase 1 a 2.16 GW natural gas-fired facility comprising three H-shaped data center buildings and 864 Caterpillar reciprocating natural gas engines is targeted for initial operation in early 2027. Monarch represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build mission-critical AI infrastructure in close partnership with Caterpillar, Babcock & Wilcox, Powell Industries, and the State of West Virginia.

What We Can Offer You

At Nscale, you'll find a collaborative, supportive, and innovative environment where your contributions spark real impact. We're building something extraordinary, and our people are driving it.

- Competitive base salary with annual reviews - Performance bonus and long-term incentive eligibility - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage - 401(k) retirement plan with company match - Generous PTO plus US federal holidays - A career-defining opportunity to be an early member of one of the fastest growing AI infrastructure companies in the world - A human-first approach: We treat you as humans first. Our flexible workplace trusts Nscalers to deliver, giving you the autonomy needed to get the job done. - The chance to push boundaries on cutting-edge AI infrastructure these data centers aren't just storage for your spam emails, they're changing the industry, and the world, as we've known it.

Equal Opportunities Statement

At Nscale, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace. We believe that a variety of perspectives enriches our work environment, and we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. If there's anything we can do to accommodate your specific situation, please let us know.

The range below reflects the base salary for the position. Actual compensation may vary based on job-related factors such as skill set, experience, education, and location. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for bonus, equity, and/or commission programs. Nscale may offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, flexible paid time off, parental leave, and retirement plan participation.

Salary Range

$120,000 - $160,000 USD