Intersect · 2 days ago
Government Affairs Lead - South Central & SPP (Energy & Data Centers)
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$214K/yr - $225K/yr
5+ years expIntersect is a company focused on accelerating the clean energy transition through effective policy shaping. The Government Affairs Lead will serve as a regional digital policy expert, coordinating state-level legislative activity and leading regulatory engagement that impacts the company's interests in the energy and data center sectors.
EnergyEnergy StorageRenewable EnergySolar
Responsibilities
Represent the company before state legislatures, public utility commissions, grid operators (ERCOT, SPP), and relevant state agencies across Texas, Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and adjacent states
Identify and advance strategic policy priorities enabling energy and data center/AI infrastructure development
Advocate the company’s positions and build consensus across legislative offices, regulatory staff, grid operators, and industry partners
Lead campaigns and deploy resources to accomplish Government Affairs objectives at the state level
Maintain strong relationships with policymakers, executive officials, staff, and regional stakeholders
Engage actively in regional and national associations related to energy, data centers, cloud infrastructure, and AI policy
Build coalitions of aligned corporate, community, and third-party interests to advance priority outcomes
Represent Intersect with trade associations, digital infrastructure organizations, industry groups, and NGOs
Serve as an internal expert on government and regulatory dynamics in assigned states and translate emerging risks into recommended actions
Understand critical milestones for development, permitting, and community engagement teams and provide support where a government affairs nexus exists
Manage internal communications and reporting on policy issues, regulatory developments, and advocacy efforts
Plan, budget, and manage outside consultants, lobbyists, technical advisors, and legal counsel
Manage and deliver the regional political contribution budget effectively and transparently
Potentially manage regional Government Affairs staff as the team expands
Support additional responsibilities as required to advance company objectives
Qualification
Required
At least 5+ years of private-sector experience interacting with state energy policy or managing government affairs in Texas or comparable South Central states
Experience working on public policy issues related to data centers, digital infrastructure, cloud computing, AI, or other large energy-intensive facilities
Familiarity with the policy landscape surrounding cloud services and AI, including data governance, cybersecurity, and AI safety or accountability, with the ability to translate technical concepts into policy-relevant terms
Experience navigating land use, zoning, and permitting processes for large-scale industrial, digital, or energy infrastructure projects
Working knowledge of environmental resource issues associated with large energy-intensive facilities, including energy and water usage, emissions, and power procurement, and the ability to advocate for practical, data-driven policy solutions
Understanding of electric power system planning for large loads, including interconnection, transmission constraints, and co-location strategies for new generation or storage
Demonstrated success in coalition-building and stakeholder alignment
Strong political judgment and commercial sensibility
Excellent problem-solving, strategic thinking, and decision-making skills
Ability to summarize complex issues and translate them into actionable strategies
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Highly driven, detail-oriented, and self-motivated, with the ability to work effectively in a remote-first environment
Ability to maintain discretion and exercise sound judgment
Preferred
Familiarity with ERCOT and SPP market design and interconnection processes, strongly preferred
Benefits
100% premium coverage for you and your dependents on medical, dental, and vision
Unlimited PTO, plus two company-wide breaks (Fourth of July & end of year)
Up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, plus 6 additional weeks for birth parents; access to family planning and family care support through Carrot and Maven
Free access to Spring Health, including 5 free therapy and psychiatry sessions, plus a Headspace account for mindfulness and meditation through our physical health vendor, Wellhub+
$150 monthly food stipend
$150 monthly reimbursement for cell phone and internet
Pet insurance allowance
Full home office setup
Free access to UrbanSitter with $625 in quarterly company-paid credits
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Company
Intersect
We focus on the co-location of industrial demand with dedicated hybrid-power generation.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$8.95BKey Investors
Santander CIBTPGHPS Investment Partners
2025-12-22Acquired
2024-12-10Private Equity· $800M
2024-07-17Debt Financing· $837M
Leadership Team
Sheldon Kimber
CEO, Founder
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