Vice President, Regional External Affairs (Mid West)
Iowa City, IAAll locationsIowa City, IAUS IL Chicago 1 DC1US IN Remote Remote
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About the role
As the Vice President, Regional External Affairs you are responsible for developing and executing QTS's external affairs strategy across an assigned multi-state region. You oversee government relations, public policy, legislative advocacy, economic development, permitting and zoning, community engagement, stakeholder relations, and public affairs activities that support QTS's growth, development, operations, and long-term reputation. Reporting directly to the Chief External Affairs Officer, the Vice President serves as a key member of the External Affairs leadership team and leads a regional organization of approximately 10-12 team members. You will partner closely with leaders across Communications, Marketing, Legal, Development, Energy Strategy, Operations, and the Executive Team to advance business priorities, support market expansion, and drive strategic advocacy initiatives.
What you'll bring
- As the Vice President, Regional External Affairs you are responsible for developing and executing QTS's external affairs strategy across an assigned multi-state region.
- You oversee government relations, public policy, legislative advocacy, economic development, permitting and zoning, community engagement, stakeholder relations, and public affairs activities that support QTS's growth, development, operations, and long-term reputation.
- Reporting directly to the Chief External Affairs Officer, the Vice President serves as a key member of the External Affairs leadership team and leads a regional organization of approximately 10-12 team members.
- You will partner closely with leaders across Communications, Marketing, Legal, Development, Energy Strategy, Operations, and the Executive Team to advance business priorities, support market expansion, and drive strategic advocacy initiatives.
- Youbwill build and maintain trusted relationships with elected officials, policymakers, economic development partners, community leaders, industry stakeholders, and internal business partners.
- Success in the role requires a campaign-oriented mindset, combining strategic planning, disciplined execution, stakeholder engagement, and coalition-building to advance QTS's business objectives and strengthen its position as a trusted community and industry partner.
- What You Will Need to Be Successful: (Required Qualifications, Education, Experience, Certifications)
- Bachelor's degree in public policy, Political Science, Business, Communications, Law, Economics, Urban Planning, or related fields.
- 12+ years of leadership experience in government affairs, public policy, legislative affairs, lobbying, economic development, public affairs, or external affairs, including responsibility for a multi-state region.
- Demonstrated success leading complex stakeholder engagement, advocacy campaigns, and public policy initiatives.
- Experience leading teams, managing budgets, and driving results across executive-level, cross-functional organizations.
- Strong understanding of legislative, regulatory, permitting, economic development, and community engagement processes.