Director, Data Center Policy and Government Affairs

At Prologis, we don’t just lead the industry—we define it with a 1.3 billion square foot portfolio and an annual throughput of approximately $3.2 trillion. We create the intelligent infrastructure that powers global commerce, seamlessly connecting the digital and physical worlds. From agile supply chains to energy solutions, our ecosystems help your business move faster, operate smarter and grow sustainably. With unmatched scale, innovation and expertise, Prologis is a category of one—not just shaping the future of logistics but building what comes next. Director, Data Center Policy and Government Affairs

• 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, including authoring or contributing to position papers, comment letters, and testimony.
  • 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. Coordinate joint advocacy campaigns where beneficial.
• 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.
  • Draft clear and concise briefing memos, talking points, and public statements for company leaders.
  • Serve as the single point of contact for the Data Center unit on policy issues, ensuring consistent internal communication and alignment.
• 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.

• 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.
• Experience engaging with city councils, planning/zoning commissions, or county boards on major infrastructure projects.
• Understanding of local permitting processes, including environmental, traffic, and water use approvals.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication; ability to simplify complex policy issues.
• Strong negotiation, coalition building, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple fast-moving issues across diverse jurisdictions.
• Proactive problem-solving orientation; strategic instincts with tactical follow-through.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

#LI-TA1 All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of background verification. Prologis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religions, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Full time Dallas, Texas Chicago, Illinois, Denver, Colorado, San Francisco, California