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Who we are:
As a global leader in digital infrastructure, QTS designs, builds and operates advanced data centers that support strategic AI, cloud and digital transformation initiatives. We are driven by a mission to connect the world for good and our people make it possible. Every single day, the creativity, dedication and genuine care for our communities are what push us forward and make this a truly special place to be.
The Senior Vice President, National External Affairs is responsible for developing and executing QTS’s national external affairs strategy in support of the company’s long-term growth, market expansion, reputation, and public policy objectives. This executive leader serves as the senior authority for government relations, public policy, economic development, community engagement, strategic partnerships, and stakeholder management across the United States.
The SVP will lead a team of leaders and collaborate closely with Development, Legal, Energy Strategy, Communications, Community Engagement, Economic Development, Operations, Sales, Security, and Executive Leadership to advance business priorities and strengthen QTS’s position as a trusted industry leader.
This role is accountable for shaping legislative and regulatory strategies at the federal, state, and local levels; influencing public policy outcomes; supporting site development and infrastructure initiatives; managing key external relationships; and leading a high-performing national organization that drives positive outcomes for communities, policymakers, customers, and QTS. The SVP will oversee significant operating budgets, external consultants, trade associations, and lobbying activities while serving as a strategic advisor to the Executive Leadership Team
What You Will Do:
Executive Leadership & Strategy
- Develop and execute a comprehensive national external affairs strategy aligned with QTS’s growth, development, energy, and market expansion objectives.
- Lead and integrate government relations, public policy, economic development, community engagement, and stakeholder management functions across the enterprise.
- Serve as a member of the senior leadership team, providing strategic counsel on legislative, regulatory, political, and community matters impacting business performance.
- Establish enterprise priorities, operating plans, performance metrics, and resource allocation strategies for the External Affairs organization.
- Lead and develop a nationally distributed team of regional external affairs leaders and subject matter experts.
- Foster strong cross-functional alignment between External Affairs and Development, Operations, Energy, Legal, Communications, Sales, and Enterprise Leadership.
Government Relations & Public Policy
- Provide executive oversight of federal, state, and local government relations strategies.
- Build and maintain relationships with elected officials, policymakers, regulators, industry associations, economic development organizations, and community leaders.
- Anticipate and influence legislative, regulatory, and policy developments that affect QTS’s business operations, infrastructure growth, energy strategy, and market expansion.
- Direct advocacy efforts related to data center development, energy availability, workforce development, taxation, land use, infrastructure investment, and emerging technology policy.
- Oversee lobbying activities and ensure compliance with all applicable reporting, registration, and ethics requirements.
Economic Development & Market Expansion
- Partner with Development and Economic Development teams to support site selection, incentives strategy, entitlement efforts, permitting initiatives, and infrastructure development.
- Advance relationships with state and local economic development organizations to accelerate growth opportunities.
- Support utility, energy, workforce development, and community investment initiatives that strengthen QTS’s competitive position.
Community & Stakeholder Engagement
- Establish strategies that strengthen trust and credibility with local communities, civic leaders, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and business partners.
- Provide executive leadership during public hearings, zoning efforts, community outreach initiatives, and stakeholder engagement activities.
- Support crisis response planning, reputation management initiatives, and strategic community investment programs.
Organizational Leadership
- Lead succession planning, talent development, and organizational capability building for the External Affairs function.
- Develop and manage multi-million-dollar operating budgets, consultant engagements, trade association memberships, and strategic partnership investments.
- Establish accountability measures and performance expectations for regional leaders and external affairs personnel.
- Drive operational excellence, consistency, and best practices across all external affairs disciplines.
What You Will Need to Be Successful:
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Business, Law, Communications, Public Administration, Economics, or related field.
- 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in government relations, public affairs, public policy, economic development, external affairs, or a related field.
- 10+ years of executive leadership experience leading geographically dispersed teams and complex organizational initiatives.
- Demonstrated success influencing legislative, regulatory, and policy outcomes at the federal, state, and local levels.
- Experience managing significant operating budgets, consultant relationships, and external stakeholder networks.
- Proven ability to partner with executive leadership and influence business strategy.
- Strong understanding of legislative, regulatory, permitting, and economic development processes.
- Strong understanding of lobbying strategy, public affairs, legislative processes, crisis policy response, stakeholder advocacy, and the intersection of business strategy and public policy.
- Ability to travel
Nice to Have:
- Advanced degree (MBA, MPA, JD, or equivalent).
- Experience supporting large-scale infrastructure, energy, technology, real estate, data center, utility, telecommunications, or industrial development projects.
- Established national network of relationships with government, industry, and community leaders.
- Experience leading enterprise-wide external affairs organizations across multiple regions. Prior experience working in a governor's administration, state or local legislative office, campaign or policy team, local consulting firm, lobbying firm, public affairs firm, or strategic consulting environment.
- Experience serving as a senior policy advisor, lobbyist, or strategic advisor on critical issues before the U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, state legislatures, or other government bodies.
- Experience representing corporate clients or organizations on complex government affairs, public affairs, strategic consulting, or crisis-related matters.
In accordance with applicable law, the following represents a reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation for this role if hired in Virginia. Please note that this information is provided for those hired in Virginia only, and this role is open to candidates outside of Virginia with compensation that aligns with your location. The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location.
The estimated pay range for this role, if based in Virginia, is:
$203,862.75 - 307,153.21
Please note that this information is provided for those hired in Virginia only, and this role is open to candidates outside of Virginia with compensation that aligns with your location. The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location.
In addition to a variety of benefit packages, QTS goes above and beyond for our employees:
- Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting
- Every employee is bonus or commission eligible
- Generous PTO, Paid Volunteer Days Plus Floating Holidays
- Stock Purchase Plan (SPP)
- 11 paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked
- Pet and Legal Insurance
- Q-Rest Sabbatical Program
- Q-Anniversary Service Award Program
- Parental Leave
- Military Benefits Package
- QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program
- QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents
- QTS Crisis Fund
- Wellness Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
QTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Learn more: Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.
The "Know Your Rights" Poster is included here:
Know Your Rights (English)
Know Your Rights (Spanish)
QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to talentacquisition@qtsdatacenters.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Who we are:
As a global leader in digital infrastructure, QTS designs, builds and operates advanced data centers that support strategic AI, cloud and digital transformation initiatives. We are driven by a mission to connect the world for good and our people make it possible. Every single day, the creativity, dedication and genuine care for our communities are what push us forward and make this a truly special place to be.
The Senior Vice President, National External Affairs is responsible for developing and executing QTS’s national external affairs strategy in support of the company’s long-term growth, market expansion, reputation, and public policy objectives. This executive leader serves as the senior authority for government relations, public policy, economic development, community engagement, strategic partnerships, and stakeholder management across the United States.
The SVP will lead a team of leaders and collaborate closely with Development, Legal, Energy Strategy, Communications, Community Engagement, Economic Development, Operations, Sales, Security, and Executive Leadership to advance business priorities and strengthen QTS’s position as a trusted industry leader.
This role is accountable for shaping legislative and regulatory strategies at the federal, state, and local levels; influencing public policy outcomes; supporting site development and infrastructure initiatives; managing key external relationships; and leading a high-performing national organization that drives positive outcomes for communities, policymakers, customers, and QTS. The SVP will oversee significant operating budgets, external consultants, trade associations, and lobbying activities while serving as a strategic advisor to the Executive Leadership Team
What You Will Do:
Executive Leadership & Strategy
- Develop and execute a comprehensive national external affairs strategy aligned with QTS’s growth, development, energy, and market expansion objectives.
- Lead and integrate government relations, public policy, economic development, community engagement, and stakeholder management functions across the enterprise.
- Serve as a member of the senior leadership team, providing strategic counsel on legislative, regulatory, political, and community matters impacting business performance.
- Establish enterprise priorities, operating plans, performance metrics, and resource allocation strategies for the External Affairs organization.
- Lead and develop a nationally distributed team of regional external affairs leaders and subject matter experts.
- Foster strong cross-functional alignment between External Affairs and Development, Operations, Energy, Legal, Communications, Sales, and Enterprise Leadership.
Government Relations & Public Policy
- Provide executive oversight of federal, state, and local government relations strategies.
- Build and maintain relationships with elected officials, policymakers, regulators, industry associations, economic development organizations, and community leaders.
- Anticipate and influence legislative, regulatory, and policy developments that affect QTS’s business operations, infrastructure growth, energy strategy, and market expansion.
- Direct advocacy efforts related to data center development, energy availability, workforce development, taxation, land use, infrastructure investment, and emerging technology policy.
- Oversee lobbying activities and ensure compliance with all applicable reporting, registration, and ethics requirements.
Economic Development & Market Expansion
- Partner with Development and Economic Development teams to support site selection, incentives strategy, entitlement efforts, permitting initiatives, and infrastructure development.
- Advance relationships with state and local economic development organizations to accelerate growth opportunities.
- Support utility, energy, workforce development, and community investment initiatives that strengthen QTS’s competitive position.
Community & Stakeholder Engagement
- Establish strategies that strengthen trust and credibility with local communities, civic leaders, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and business partners.
- Provide executive leadership during public hearings, zoning efforts, community outreach initiatives, and stakeholder engagement activities.
- Support crisis response planning, reputation management initiatives, and strategic community investment programs.
Organizational Leadership
- Lead succession planning, talent development, and organizational capability building for the External Affairs function.
- Develop and manage multi-million-dollar operating budgets, consultant engagements, trade association memberships, and strategic partnership investments.
- Establish accountability measures and performance expectations for regional leaders and external affairs personnel.
- Drive operational excellence, consistency, and best practices across all external affairs disciplines.
What You Will Need to Be Successful:
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Business, Law, Communications, Public Administration, Economics, or related field.
- 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in government relations, public affairs, public policy, economic development, external affairs, or a related field.
- 10+ years of executive leadership experience leading geographically dispersed teams and complex organizational initiatives.
- Demonstrated success influencing legislative, regulatory, and policy outcomes at the federal, state, and local levels.
- Experience managing significant operating budgets, consultant relationships, and external stakeholder networks.
- Proven ability to partner with executive leadership and influence business strategy.
- Strong understanding of legislative, regulatory, permitting, and economic development processes.
- Strong understanding of lobbying strategy, public affairs, legislative processes, crisis policy response, stakeholder advocacy, and the intersection of business strategy and public policy.
- Ability to travel
Nice to Have:
- Advanced degree (MBA, MPA, JD, or equivalent).
- Experience supporting large-scale infrastructure, energy, technology, real estate, data center, utility, telecommunications, or industrial development projects.
- Established national network of relationships with government, industry, and community leaders.
- Experience leading enterprise-wide external affairs organizations across multiple regions. Prior experience working in a governor's administration, state or local legislative office, campaign or policy team, local consulting firm, lobbying firm, public affairs firm, or strategic consulting environment.
- Experience serving as a senior policy advisor, lobbyist, or strategic advisor on critical issues before the U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, state legislatures, or other government bodies.
- Experience representing corporate clients or organizations on complex government affairs, public affairs, strategic consulting, or crisis-related matters.
In accordance with applicable law, the following represents a reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation for this role if hired in Virginia. Please note that this information is provided for those hired in Virginia only, and this role is open to candidates outside of Virginia with compensation that aligns with your location. The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location.
The estimated pay range for this role, if based in Virginia, is:
$203,862.75 - 307,153.21
Please note that this information is provided for those hired in Virginia only, and this role is open to candidates outside of Virginia with compensation that aligns with your location. The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location.
In addition to a variety of benefit packages, QTS goes above and beyond for our employees:
- Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting
- Every employee is bonus or commission eligible
- Generous PTO, Paid Volunteer Days Plus Floating Holidays
- Stock Purchase Plan (SPP)
- 11 paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked
- Pet and Legal Insurance
- Q-Rest Sabbatical Program
- Q-Anniversary Service Award Program
- Parental Leave
- Military Benefits Package
- QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program
- QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents
- QTS Crisis Fund
- Wellness Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
QTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Learn more: Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.
The "Know Your Rights" Poster is included here:
Know Your Rights (English)
Know Your Rights (Spanish)
QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to talentacquisition@qtsdatacenters.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in national vice president jobs.
- Ten or more years of progressive leadership experience managing national or multi-regional teams
- Demonstrated P&L ownership and budget management at an enterprise or divisional level
- Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or a related field, with an MBA often preferred
- Proven record of building and executing cross-functional strategic plans
- Experience presenting to executive leadership, boards, or major external stakeholders
- Strong proficiency with enterprise reporting tools and data-driven decision-making frameworks
Tips for Your National Vice President Job Search
Quantify enterprise-scale leadership impact
Your resume needs board-level metrics: revenue owned, headcount led, and budget authority. National vice president candidates who list dollar figures tied to strategic initiatives consistently move past initial screens faster than those who describe responsibilities without outcomes.
Align your title history to scope
Hiring panels for national vice president roles compare your previous titles against the scope you managed. If your current title is director or regional VP, spell out the national or cross-functional reach explicitly so reviewers don't undercount your seniority.
Target postings that match your functional vertical
Filter openings by your functional area first, then seniority. A national vice president of sales and a national vice president of operations compete in separate talent pools, so precision in your search saves time and sharpens your application message.
Apply early to roles that fit
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Prepare a cross-functional influence story
Interviewers at this level probe how you get results through teams you don't directly control. Walk into every conversation with a concrete example of aligning sales, finance, and operations around a single national initiative without formal authority over all parties.
Negotiate total compensation, not just base
At the national vice president level, equity, annual bonus structure, and long-term incentive plans often exceed base salary in value. Know the composition you need before the first offer conversation so you can respond with a specific counter rather than a vague ask.
National Vice President Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most national vice presidents?
The most active employers for national vice presidents right now are First Onsite, Sevan Multi-Site Solutions, and New York Life, and the most openings are in Florida, Texas, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Financial services, healthcare systems, and large nonprofit associations tend to post the highest volume of these roles year-round.
How many national vice president jobs are remote?
About 65% of national vice president openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with availability varying significantly by function. Government affairs, policy, and certain sales leadership roles carry the highest remote share, while operations and field-facing national vice president positions typically require regular on-site or regional travel.
How do you become a national vice president?
Start by building a consistent record of leading large teams and owning measurable business outcomes across multiple functions or geographies. Progress through director and regional or divisional vice president roles, taking on cross-functional projects that demonstrate enterprise-wide influence. Develop executive communication skills, board-level presentation experience, and a reputation for delivering results through others rather than individual contribution.
Can you get a national vice president job with limited senior leadership experience?
Candidates with a narrower senior leadership background can still compete by emphasizing exceptional scope in one functional area and showing rapid progression. Highlighting a turnaround, a successful national program launch, or a significant revenue or efficiency outcome often outweighs years of tenure. Targeting organizations that are growing quickly or restructuring also increases the likelihood of a stretch opportunity.
What does the national vice president interview process look like?
The process typically runs four to six rounds, starting with a recruiter screen, followed by functional interviews with peers and direct reports, then a panel with C-suite or board members. Many employers include a strategy presentation where candidates diagnose a real business challenge and present a plan. Reference checks at this level are thorough and often involve calls with former executives or board contacts.
Where can I find and apply to national vice president jobs?
You can find and apply to national vice president jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your functional area and seniority, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background and goals.
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