Senior Manager, Environmental Policy

Senior Manager, Environmental Policy

Data Center Coalition

Ready to advance a growing industry that provides essential digital infrastructure?

The Data Center Coalition (DCC) is the membership association for the data center industry, empowering and championing the data center community through public policy advocacy, thought leadership, stakeholder outreach, and community engagement.

Data centers are the backbone of the modern economy, and our members are investing tens of billions of dollars in capital in new data center facilities across the country to meet unprecedented demand for the digital services that have become increasingly central to Americans’ daily routines and how we live. The way we work, learn, bank, access medical care, and even buy groceries now occurs online. Data centers make this possible by enabling the apps, platforms, and services individuals and organizations of all types increasingly rely on every day to keep us connected in our modern digital lives.

DCC represents and advances the interests of the data center industry by aggregating industry expertise and thought leadership, partnering with policymakers and other collaborators, and supporting communities where data center teams live and work through active engagement.

To learn more, go to http://www.datacentercoalition.org.

About the Role and Opportunity

The Senior Manager of Environmental Policy will lead DCC’s policy and communications around sustainability and environmental impact. This exciting, new position will play a vital role in helping inform and shape DCC’s engagement on key environmental policy issues, with a primary focus on water resource management. This position will work directly and regularly with DCC members to monitor and interpret environmental policies and regulations, convene and lead DCC member work groups, strengthen dialogue with regulatory officials and government agency personnel, represent DCC positions to key stakeholders and external audiences, and research emerging trends, technologies, and regulatory shifts in environmental policy. The Senior Manager will provide informed recommendations on policy implications for data centers, ensuring that DCC and its members remain proactive and responsive to the evolving policy and regulatory landscape. They will report to DCC’s Vice President of Energy and work collaboratively and regularly with the entire DCC team.

This is a remote position. Travel (up to 25%) may be required.  

Responsibilities

• Assist and coordinate DCC environmental policy position development with members and industry stakeholders.
• Build and manage relationships with key stakeholders, including DCC members, congressional staffers, agency officials, regulators, policymakers, utilities, trade associations, and environmental groups.
• Research, analyze, track, and comment on EPA and other federal and state environmental regulatory proceedings and how they impact the data center industry.
• Provide regular briefings and reports to members.
  Synthesize member input to present a strong industry voice on responsible water practices, and environmental and sustainability matters.
• Organize and run meetings, work groups, and initiatives related to DCC’s environmental/sustainability priorities, including meeting agenda development and execution.
• Work collaboratively with consultants, as needed, in support of DCC’s environmental/sustainability position.
• Represent DCC to key stakeholders and external audiences including industry organizations and applicable state and federal legislative and/or regulatory bodies.
• Draft position statements and external-facing documents, prepare slide decks and talking points for internal and external meetings, and manage briefings for members, partners, and external stakeholders.
• Engage with DCC members to identify and prioritize issues and engagement opportunities.
• Draft letters, public comments, and testimony on behalf of DCC and its members, as necessary.
• Track member environmental commitments and strategies.
• Coordinate the development of messaging materials and serve as industry spokesperson on water stewardship.
• Assist in the development of an annual work plan and strategic priorities for environmental issues.
• Other tasks as assigned. This position’s duties may evolve over time as the needs of the organization change.
   

Basic Qualifications:

• At least three years of experience in environmental policy and/or sustainability.
• Deep knowledge of water policy, permitting, and regulations affecting large industrial users.
• Ability to communicate DCC’s priorities and positions clearly and effectively to policymakers, the media, and other key stakeholders.
• Strong strategic planning, analytical, and communication skills (oral and written).
• A member-services mindset and an aptitude for building and maintaining relationships with energy subject matter experts from DCC member companies.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team and capable of balancing multiple projects and deadlines. 
  High degree of professionalism and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to liaise with internal and external personnel.
• Tact and diplomacy, with the ability to maintain confidentiality, professionalism, composure, and discretion.
   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working in digital infrastructure, government, on Capitol Hill, or in a trade association setting.
• While this position has a primary Water focus, general knowledge of the Clean Air Act would be a plus.
• Ability to leverage understanding of environmental/sustainability policies to advance the interests of the data center industry.
   

Additional Details:

• Full-time position with a growing benefits package, which currently includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 401K matching, and vacation and sick leave that start accruing on Day 1!
• Travel (up to 25%) may be required.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Compensation is negotiable and will be based on your skills, experience, and geographic location.

We would love to hear from you! Email resume: hiring@datacentercoalition.org to apply. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform crucial job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.