Senior State Government Affairs Manager, Texas & Southeast

The role

The Senior State Government Affairs Manager will lead legislative and political engagement for assigned states in the Southeast region. This person will develop engagement plans, monitor regulatory developments, and build relationships with state lawmakers to support CoreWeave's growth and data center footprint.

What you will do

• Own and lead legislative and political engagement for assigned Southeast states.
• Develop and execute state-specific engagement plans.
• Monitor, analyze, and interpret state legislative and regulatory developments.
• Build and maintain relationships with state lawmakers, staff, and key stakeholders.
• Conduct policy research and competitive analysis for coalitions and advocacy.
• Coordinate with internal commercial, legal, communications, and operations teams.
• Represent CoreWeave at hearings, industry events, and stakeholder meetings.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive professional experience in multi-state government affairs, legislative affairs, or a closely related policy role.
• Deep understanding of state legislative and regulatory processes.
• Proven track record of building and managing bipartisan relationships with government officials and policymakers.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple initiatives.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to execute strategies within a collaborative team structure.

Nice to have

• Strong multi-state government affairs experience.
• Experience in tech, tax policy, energy policy, or infrastructure development.
• Knowledge of AI, cloud computing, or related technology sectors.
• Experience with coalition building or advocacy campaign management.
• Familiarity with the political landscape and key decision-makers in multiple state markets, with particular focus on Texas.
• Track record of generating business results or revenue impact from government affairs work.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance - 100% paid for by CoreWeave
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Ability to Participate in Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• Mental Wellness Benefits through Spring Health
• Family-Forming support provided by Carrot
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible, full-service childcare support with Kinside

Before you apply

• Must be a U.S. person (citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee) or eligible to access export controlled information.

About the company

CoreWeave is a cloud provider for AI that delivers a platform of technology, tools, and teams to enable innovators to build and scale AI. Founded in 2017, it became a publicly traded company in March 2025.