Fluidstack
Government Relations Lead
$215K–$288K
Austin, TX +3 · On-site · Full-time · Posted Aug 22, 2026
- Location
- Austin, TX
New York, NY
San Francisco, CA
Seattle, WA
About the job
Leads Fluidstack’s state and local government relations to advance policy and permitting for AI infrastructure and data center projects.
What you'll do
- Own the state and local policy agenda across AI infrastructure, tax incentives, utilities, and resource use.
- Draft and deliver testimony, regulatory comments, briefing documents, and coalition communications.
- Build relationships with government and advocacy stakeholders and work with development and utilities teams on permitting, grid interconnection, and utility approvals.
What they ask for
- Comprehensive understanding of political dynamics around digital infrastructure, energy, land use, water use, and technology regulations in frontier markets.
- Experience creating and delivering policy materials such as testimony, regulatory comments, briefing documents, or coalition communications.
- Strong existing relationships in relevant policy communities, including officials, regulators, industry organizations, or advocates for digital infrastructure.
- Ability to explain complex ideas in plain language to diverse stakeholders and shift narratives or mindsets.
Pay
$215K – $288K (base salary)
AI focus
Supports policy and permitting for AI infrastructure and data centers.
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