What are the responsibilities and job description for the Government Affairs and Industry Engagement Representative position at Nscale?
About the Role
We are seeking a senior Government Affairs and Industry Engagement Representative to serve as Nscale's public-facing presence in West Virginia. Based in Charleston, you will provide Nscale leadership with strategic advice regarding the impact of West Virginia legislation and policy.
You will also be a trusted ambassador for Nscale - listening as much as you speak, building durable relationships, and helping shape engagement strategies that allow Monarch and West Virginia to succeed together.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide internal strategy and policy analysis with respect to initiatives from the Governor's office, executive cabinet, and senior state agency leadership.
- Advise Nscale leadership on the legislative agenda in the WV House and Senate.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships as needed.
- Coalition & Industry Engagement - represent Nscale in relevant trade associations and policy coalitions (energy, data center, AI infrastructure), and build relationships with peer companies and infrastructure partners active in West Virginia.
- Develop and help execute Nscale's WV policy strategy in close partnership with project leadership, community engagement, legal, and communications.
- Ensure full compliance with WV ethics, lobbying registration, gift, and disclosure rules.
About You
- 10 years of experience in government affairs, public policy, or political/legislative roles.
- Strong communicator with comfort engaging community members and media.
- Demonstrated track record building durable, trust-based relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- High integrity and sound political judgement.
- Based in or willing to relocate to Charleston, WV; willingness to travel to Mason County and other parts of the state frequently.
- Some preference for experience in energy, infrastructure, utilities, or technology.