Sr. Vice President, Public Affairs

The Company STACK INFRASTRUCTURE (STACK) provides digital infrastructure to scale the world’s most innovative companies. We are an award-winning industry leader in building, owning, and operating highly efficient, cost-effective wholesale, colocation, and cloud data centers. Each of our national facilities meets or exceeds the highest industry standards in all operational categories of availability, security, connectivity, and physical resilience. STACK offers the scale and geographic reach that rapidly growing hyperscale and enterprise companies need. The world runs on data. Data runs on STACK. The Position At STACK, the SVP of Public Affairs is responsible for developing and executing the company’s public affairs strategy across North America, ensuring strong relationships with government entities, industry coalitions, community partners, and other stakeholders critical to STACK’s growth. This executive leader will shape and oversee economic development initiatives, government relations, public policy engagement, and community partnerships that position STACK as a trusted partner in every market we enter.

Responsibilities

The Senior Vice President will partner closely with Development, Operations, and executive leadership to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and advance favorable outcomes for STACK and its clients. The position may be based at STACK’s Denver headquarters or remotely in Virginia, with regular domestic travel. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead STACK’s public affairs function across North America, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and client priorities.
• Develop and oversee government relations strategies at federal, state, and local levels, including engagement on permitting, regulatory, tax, and incentive matters.
• Manage economic development partnerships and initiatives, identifying and securing opportunities that drive investment and long-term growth for STACK and its clients.
• Build and sustain strong community engagement programs, ensuring STACK is recognized as a responsible corporate citizen and positive economic partner.
• Represent STACK externally with industry associations, coalitions, and at public forums to advance company objectives and strengthen industry presence.
• Provide executive-level updates and strategic counsel to senior leadership and the Board of Directors on key policy, regulatory, and community issues.
• Collaborate with Development teams to support market assessments, site selection, and project-level public affairs strategies.
• Build and lead a high-performing Public Affairs team, developing talent and scaling capabilities as STACK expands.

The Details

• Location: Denver, San Francisco, Northern Virginia, or Remote
• Travel: Domestic travel up to 30%
• Benefits: Healthcare, Dental Care, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Paid Leave Programs
• Must be eligible to work in the United States
• Must pass comprehensive background and drug screening

Must-have Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, public policy, political science, communications, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
• 15+ years of experience in public affairs, government relations, or economic development, preferably within infrastructure, energy, technology, or data centers.
• Demonstrated success engaging with policymakers, regulators, and community leaders to achieve favorable business outcomes.
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience briefing senior leadership and boards.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage complex initiatives, and influence across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. policy, regulatory, and economic development environments.

Compensation

Range $285,140.00 - $342,380.00 This Might Be Right For You If

• You are a strong communicator, you are persuasive and clear, blending analytics with experience in decision-making.
• You do not get flustered easily. You can juggle multiple priorities while balancing urgent requests with shifting timelines and deliverables.
• You are a team builder. You take the time to understand and develop the strengths of your resources while formulating long-term plans for the growth and success of the team.
• You are naturally curious and driven toward continual improvement. While you celebrate your successes, you take time to review and analyze campaigns for future learning.

WHY STACK?

• We offer a competitive compensation package with strong benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K program, flexible spending accounts – even a cell phone subsidy.
• We foster a culture of appreciation, including peer-to-peer recognition and rewards programs.
• Fun is part of our DNA, with events, game nights, happy hours, and barbecues.
• We’re growing – this is a great time to join and make an impact!

STACK is 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 Note to external agencies: We are not accepting any blind submissions or resumes/cvs from recruitment agencies. Any candidates sent to STACK Infrastructure, Inc. will not be accepted or considered as a submission without a signed agreement in place. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of STACK Infrastructure, Inc. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job