Policy Advisor, Credits and Tax Incentives (AI Infrastructure)

TL;DR

Policy Advisor, Credits and Tax Incentives (AI Infrastructure): Identifying and managing government incentive programs to support hirify.global's growth in AI infrastructure with an accent on state sales tax exemptions and property tax abatements. Focus on building frameworks for incentive capture in new markets and ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory frameworks.

Location: Livingston, NJ / New York, NY / Sunnyvale, CA / Bellevue, WA. While a hybrid work environment is prioritized, remote work may be considered for candidates located more than 30 miles from an office. New hires will be invited to attend onboarding at one of our hubs within their first month. Must be a U.S. person due to export control regulations.

Salary: $115,000–$168,000

Company

hirify.global is The Essential Cloud for AI™, a publicly traded company founded in 2017, delivering a cloud platform of cutting-edge services.

What you will do

• Identify and assess potential state and local government incentive programs.
• Work with the team leader to apply for and execute incentive programs like sales tax exemptions and property tax abatements.
• Partner with internal teams (Finance, Data Center Operations, People) for documentation and timely submissions.
• Support discussions with State and local Government officials to advance incentive initiatives.
• Advise on incentive utilization and compliance for operational teams.
• Build frameworks for identifying and capturing incentives in new U.S. and international markets.

Requirements

• 10+ years of relevant tax experience, with a focus on state incentive programs (sales/use tax exemptions, property tax abatements).
• Proven record in identifying, securing, and managing government incentives.
• Strong understanding of statutory and regulatory frameworks for state/local incentive programs.
• Experience working with teams and complex multi-stakeholder projects.
• Experience in negotiating with government entities and commercial/financial deal structures.
• Proficiency in supporting compliance programs and reporting frameworks.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Public Policy, or J.D. degree required.
• Must be a U.S. person due to export control compliance requirements.

Nice to have

• Experience with non-U.S. tax systems and incentive programs (Canada, UK, EU).
• Prior experience in data center operations and/or large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Background in public-private partnerships, economic development, or tax consulting.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary with discretionary bonus and equity awards.
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision (100% paid), life insurance, disability.
• Financial benefits: FSA, HSA, ESPP, 401(k) with employer match, tuition reimbursement.
• Wellness & Family support: Mental wellness, family-forming support, paid parental leave, childcare support.
• Flexible PTO and a casual work environment.
• Focus on innovation, collaboration, entrepreneurial outlook, and continuous learning.
• Hybrid work environment prioritized, remote work considered 30+ miles from office.