Nscale · 4 weeks ago
VP - Head of Federal Policy
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$260K/yr - $440K/yrNscale is a GPU cloud company focused on AI, providing high-performance infrastructure for AI start-ups and enterprises. They are seeking a strategic Head of Federal Policy to lead engagement with the U.S. federal government and shape the policy landscape for AI infrastructure and energy.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingSemiconductorInformation TechnologyTelecom & CommunicationsAI InfrastructureData CenterGPUInternetTelecommunications
Responsibilities
Drive a proactive federal affairs roadmap that accelerates Nscale's national growth, funding priorities, and legislative goals
Build and cultivate high-level partnerships across Congress, the Administration, and federal agencies, positioning Nscale as a trusted, expert partner
Navigate complex federal policy developments concerning AI, digital infrastructure, energy, cybersecurity, and data policy to secure policy wins
Develop policy positions, briefing materials, and testimony for executive leadership to leverage in public forums and strategic coalitions
Coordinate closely with Legal, Communications, and Infrastructure teams to ensure a consistent, aligned national narrative and to integrate federal policy strategy with business objectives
Represent Nscale as the primary point of contact for federal government stakeholders, industry associations, and national think tanks
Lead executive-level engagement with key officials to foster long-term alignment and drive national policy goals
Qualification
Required
Significant experience in federal government affairs, legislative affairs, or policy-related roles, with a track record of delivering tangible business results
Deep understanding of the U.S. federal policymaking and legislative process; you know how to operate in complex D.C. environments
Strong existing network across Congress, the Administration, federal agencies, and trade associations
Demonstrated ability to distill complex technical policy into compelling narratives for executive leadership
Proven track record of managing multiple, high-stakes priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Passionate about the potential of AI to change the world and energized by the challenge of building the physical infrastructure required to power it
Preferred
Experience in technology, AI, cloud infrastructure, telecommunications, or energy is a significant advantage
Benefits
Bonus
Equity
Commission programs
Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible paid time off
Parental leave
Retirement plan participation
Company
Nscale
Nscale builds AI data centers and provides GPU cloud infrastructure that companies use to train, run, and scale large AI models.
Founded in 2024
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$6.81BKey Investors
Pittco Management8090 Industries,AkerBlue Owl,LuminArx Capital Management LP,PIMCO
2026-07-07Debt Financing· $900M
2026-06-25Series Unknown
2026-05-11Debt Financing· $790M
Leadership Team
Josh Payne
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
David Power
CTO
Recent News
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