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We provide expert, sustainable solutions in records and information management, digital transformation services, data centers, asset lifecycle management, and fine art storage, handling, and logistics. We proudly partner every day with our 225,000 customers around the world to preserve their invaluable artifacts, extract more from their inventory, and protect their data privacy in innovative and socially responsible ways. 

Are you curious about being part of our growth stor​y while evolving your skills in a culture that will welcome your unique contributions? If so, let's start the conversation.

Iron Mountain is seeking a motivated Director, Energy Policy to join our Global Government Affairs team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and executing a government affairs strategy to advance policy positions that impact power adequacy, grid resilience, and AI infrastructure growth.

Our Government Affairs team is a proactive group of experts dedicated to navigating the complex global policy landscape to mitigate risks and advocate for Iron Mountain’s business objectives before legislators and regulators worldwide.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and execute a comprehensive government affairs and energy policy strategy to advance Iron Mountain’s business objectives, with a focus on power adequacy, grid resilience, and policies affecting current and future data center operations.
• Monitor and analyze emerging federal, state, and local energy policy and regulatory developments; develop policy positions, analyses, and advocacy strategies to mitigate risk and capture opportunity.
• Represent Iron Mountain before elected officials, regulatory agencies, and political appointees, advocating the company’s positions on energy, utility, and infrastructure-related issues.
• Collaborate closely with internal executives and subject matter experts to align business priorities with energy and public policy strategies and ensure consistent messaging.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with policymakers, regulators, trade associations, and public policy coalitions; serve as the primary liaison for energy-related industry engagement.
• Draft briefing materials, position papers, and advocacy communications to clearly articulate Iron Mountain’s policy priorities and support engagement with key stakeholders.

What You’ll Bring

The ideal candidate will have:

• 10+ years of experience in government relations or service within state/federal legislative and regulatory bodies, specifically focused on energy and power policy.
• Strong knowledge of the energy industry, including renewable energy development, energy procurement, and Regional Transmission Organization/Independent System Operator (RTO/ISO) market policies.
• Proven ability in external advocacy and communication, with the expertise to translate complex regulatory issues into actionable business strategies and persuasive briefing materials.
• Bachelor’s degree required; a Juris Doctor (JD) or Master’s degree is preferred.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with your experience.
• Paid time off and holidays to support work–life balance.
• Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement plans.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth within a global organization.

If you are ready to shape the future of energy policy and support the infrastructure of the digital age, we want to hear from you. Apply today to join the Iron Mountain team!

Reasonably expected salary range: $163,400.00 - $217,900.00

Category: Corporate Affairs