Senior Vice President, Government Relations

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The Senior Vice President, Government Relations is a key member of QTS' leadership team, working closely with the C-Level Executives and key stakeholders within Blackstone while serving as the primary spokesperson for government relations matters. This role will also collaborate cross functionally with their peers in QTS public relations and Blackstone public relations.

This role includes cultivating engaging relationships with government officials, monitoring legislative developments, and shaping QTS' positioning in support of public policy, economic development, and crisis management, while partnering with QTS Marketing and Communications.

You are a strategic leader and creative thinker with a record of supporting organizations in all aspects of external communication. You are a collaborator with a can-do attitude and the ability to work across multiple silos and projects, who delivers effective communications strategies on deadline in a demanding environment. You are a leader as well as a doer, who thinks big-picture and rolls up your sleeves to go above and beyond to support mission, vision, and purpose.

RESPONSIBILITIES, other duties may be assigned.

• Serve as the primary spokesperson for QTS in government relations matters.

• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments impacting the data center industry.

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with government officials, regulatory bodies, and policymakers.

• Advocate for QTS' interests through strategic engagement with government entities.

• Develop and implement strategies to enhance QTS' economic positioning.

• Establish and nurture relationships with key stakeholders, industry associations, and advocacy groups.

• Collaborate with internal teams to align business strategies with economic goals.

• Address and mitigate potential reputational risks through crisis management strategies.

• Build and maintain a positive public image through effective communication.

• Develop and maintain relationships with key journalists, including local reporters in key development markets, real estate trade press and others. Formulate strategies for engagement, both proactive and reactive

• Refine and proactively share QTS' ESG story to external audiences.

• Represent QTS at conferences, forums, and industry events (25% travel)

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in a relevant field (economics, government, political science, public relations)

• Fifteen or more years of experience with government affairs, economic relations, public policy, or a related field.

• Strong understanding of economic principles and their intersection with government policies.

• Experience working with, providing counsel to and ghost writing for senior executives.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Financial communications experience

• Real estate experience and/or real estate development experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

• Strategic thinker with the ability to align economic goals with overall business objectives.

• Strong leadership and people management skills.

• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills abilities.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

TOTAL REWARDS

• This role is also eligible for a competitive bene?ts package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; ?exible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program, and other company bene?ts.

• This position is bonus and equity eligible.

We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.

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QTS Data Centers was built around the Core Values of Integrity, Character, and Trust. We prioritize family, faith and community involvement while leading with strong, honorable, and principled behavior. We started this journey in 2003 when our CEO, Chad Williams, purchased his first data center in Overland Park, KS. Humble beginnings that have led to 35+ data centers and growing. Recently privatized in a $10 billion transaction with Blackstone, one of the most notable real estate investments companies in the world, QTS is positioned to execute on a global expansion initiative and we are looking for the best and brightest to join our team.

At QTS, we're fearlessly leading the way by redefining what it means to be a data center provider. QTS is entrusted with providing world-class data center solutions to enterprises, government agencies as well as the largest and fastest growing technology companies in the world. We deliver a fully-integrated platform from top to bottom - one enabled by technology and world-class infrastructure. Simply put, we're innovating to stay ahead of the curve.

We are powered by people.

And we'd like to invite you to join us.

In addition to a variety of benefit packages, QTS goes above and beyond for our employees:

• Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting

• Every employee is bonus or commission eligible

• Generous PTO Accrual plus additional Paid Volunteer Days

• Paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked

• Pet and Legal Insurance

• Q-Rest Sabbatical Program

• Q-Anniversary Service Award Program

• Parental Leave for primary and secondary caregivers

• Military Benefits Package

• QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program

• QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents

• QTS Crisis Fund

• Wellness Program

• Tuition Reimbursement Program