Public Affairs Specialist - Pennsylvania

About Nebius:

Nebius is leading a new era in cloud infrastructure for the global AI economy. We are building a full-stack AI cloud platform that supports developers and enterprises from data and model training through to production deployment, without the cost and complexity of building large in-house AI/ML infrastructure.

Built by engineers, for engineers. From large-scale GPU orchestration to inference optimization, we own the hard problems across compute, storage, networking and applied AI.

Listed on Nasdaq (NBIS) and headquartered in Amsterdam, we have a global footprint with R&D hubs across Europe, the UK, North America and Israel. Our team of 1,500+ includes hundreds of engineers with deep expertise across hardware, software and AI R&D.

The role

As a Public Affairs Specialist – Pennsylvania at Nebius, you will help shape how the company engages with policymakers, community stakeholders, and industry partners across the U.S., with a primary focus on supporting Nebius’ presence and community engagement efforts in the northeastern Pennsylvania region. The role will also provide regional support for broader public affairs initiatives, including selective engagement in Vineland, New Jersey as needs arise.

You’ll engage directly with communities, support giving programs, monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory developments, craft advocacy materials, and support initiatives that strengthen Nebius’ reputation as a responsible and trusted leader in AI infrastructure and technology innovation. This role requires a mix of strategic awareness and operational execution — ideal for someone who is comfortable speaking in front of groups, relationship-minded, proactive, detail-oriented, and passionate about the intersection of technology, policy, and community impact.

Your responsibilities will include:

Community & Stakeholder Engagement

• Develop and maintain relationships with local government, chambers of commerce, universities, and community partners in the central and northeast Pennsylvania region and Vineland, New Jersey when needed.

• Support community engagement initiatives, philanthropic partnerships, and Nebius’ corporate responsibility programs.

• Represent Nebius at local events, panels, and roundtables to enhance brand visibility and trust.

Government & Regulatory Affairs

• Monitor and analyze local, state, and federal legislative and regulatory developments relevant to AI, data infrastructure, and cloud technologies.

• Support engagement with elected officials, agencies, and public institutions in collaboration with the Vice President of U.S. Public Affairs.

• Draft policy briefs, issue summaries, and position papers to inform Nebius leadership.

• Coordinate Nebius’ participation in relevant trade associations and policy coalitions.

Communications & Advocacy

• Collaborate with the Communications team to ensure consistent external messaging related to public policy and community initiatives.

• Assist in preparing talking points, press materials, and briefing notes for leadership engagement with external stakeholders.

• Track public sentiment, media coverage, and emerging issues relevant to Nebius’ reputation and policy agenda.

Internal Alignment

• Partner cross-functionally with Legal, Policy, Compliance, and GTM teams to ensure business initiatives align with regulatory expectations.

• Provide timely updates and recommendations to leadership on policy risks or opportunities.

We expect you to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Communications, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
•  5–7 years of experience in government affairs, public policy, or external relations (preferably in tech, telecom, or infrastructure sectors).

• Proven ability to translate complex policy topics into clear business implications.

• Experience engaging with government entities, advocacy groups, or trade associations.

• Strong writing and presentation skills; ability to synthesize information quickly and accurately.

• Excellent stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.

• Problem-Solving Ability: Strong analytical skills to diagnose customer challenges and create tailored solutions.

• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.

• Ability to travel as needed.

It will be an added bonus if you have:

• Previous experience in a high-growth, start-up environment
• Previous experience in a high-growth, start-up environment

Pay Transparency

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors, including experience, skills, qualifications, the level at which the candidate is hired, and geographic location, consistent with applicable law.

Base Compensation Range$124,950—$187,367 USD

Benefits & Perks:

• Competitive compensation
• Career growth and learning opportunities
• Flexibility and ownership
• Collaborative and innovative culture
• Opportunity to work on impactful AI projects
• International environment and talented teams

What's it like to work at Nebius:

Fast moving - Bold thinking - Constant growth - Meaningful impact - Trust and real ownership - Opportunity to shape the future of AI

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Nebius is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace and to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the country in which they apply and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility as a condition of hire.

If you need accommodations during the application process, please let us know.