Director, External Affairs

Director, External AffairsThe Director of External Affairs leads efforts to advance Core Scientific's strategic position and stakeholder adoption across Texas, Oklahoma, and other markets, directly influencing organizational growth, market expansion, and key stakeholder and partner alignment. This role builds trusted relationships, earns credibility, and establishes a strong presence across the region.Responsibilities include:Establishing a proactive stakeholder intelligence framework.Building and maintaining relationships with state legislators and energy offices.Serving as the primary point of contact for state government affairs.Collaborating with internal teams to develop messaging and execute public communications.Building and maintaining a consistent presence in regional forums.Developing and implementing a comprehensive stakeholder engagement strategy.Delivering measurable progress in relationship depth and stakeholder awareness.Acting as the primary liaison between Core and key stakeholders.Collaborating closely with Corporate Communications.Providing strategic guidance on key stakeholder dynamics.Establishing and monitoring performance metrics.Fostering open communication within the team.Performing other duties as assigned.Qualifications include:Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Affairs, Public Policy, Business, Energy Policy, or a related field.Minimum 7+ years of relevant experience in stakeholder engagement, public affairs, communications, regulatory policy, or energy industry roles.Demonstrated success managing stakeholder relationships in complex regulatory or policy environments.Proven ability to influence and advise senior leadership on stakeholder engagement and communications strategy.Strong strategic communications and messaging development skills.Ability to translate complex energy, regulatory, and market concepts into clear messaging.Strong facilitation, relationship-building, and executive presentation skills.A bias for action and demonstrated ability to build programs, relationships, and presence.Preferred:Existing relationships within Texas and or Oklahoma utilities, with key stakeholders, county commissioners, and/or policy makers.Experience working with executive leadership, regulators, and energy industry stakeholders in a high-visibility, external-facing role.Location: To be considered for the role, you must reside near Dallas

Fort Worth, TX, or Austin, TX.Travel: Frequent travel is required, approximately 30%.Work Environment: This job operates in a data center, office, and shop environment. The role routinely uses standard maintenance equipment, including ladders, scissor lifts, forklifts, power tools, and voltmeters. While performing these duties, the employee will be exposed to both hot and cold environments.Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, and lift up to 25 pounds.Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time position. General hours and days of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some nights and weekends may be required.Supervisory Experience: Yes