Director, Data Center Policy and Government Affairs

Director, Data Center Policy and Government Affairs

At Prologis, 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 onenot just shaping the future of logistics but building what comes next.

The Director of Data Center Policy and Government Affairs will be the principal local and state policy strategist and advocate for Prologis's rapidly expanding Data Center platform. Sitting on the Government Affairs team, you will shape, influence, and advance policies that accelerate development while ensuring alignment with Prologis's sustainability, community, and business objectives.

You 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, 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.

Building Blocks for Success

Hiring Salary Range of : $162,000 - $222,000. Salary and whole compensation package (bonus target) to be determined by the candidate's location, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

People First

Each of us working at Prologis plays an essential role in the enduring success of our company. We value people who are decisive, courageous and adaptable. While we are one company, locations and departments operate with autonomy and accountability. Individuals take the initiative here.

When you join Prologis, you work shoulder to shoulder with some of the top talent in the industry to do the best work of your career. Every employee belongs. Every employee contributes. Employees advance their careers here.

As a successful global enterprise, Prologis has never lost sight of what matters most, our strong belief that our people are the most important part of our business. And because of that, we provide a generous total rewards package and take a lot of time to focus on quality management and leadership development. People come first here.

All full-time roles in the US come with a robust benefits package which includes healthcare, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents. Prologis also offers several other wellness, financial, and work / lifestyle-specific benefits. Our 401(k) retirement plan has a company match of 50% up to 12% of eligible compensation. We also offer generous PTO with a starting accrual of 22 days a year in addition to paid holidays and volunteer time.

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.

Employment Type : Full time

Location : Dallas, Texas

Additional Locations : Chicago, Illinois, Denver, Colorado, San Francisco, California