Government Affairs and Industry Engagement Representative

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.

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