Lead, Government Incentives & Economic Development (AI)

TL;DR

Lead, Government Incentives & Economic Development (Finance/AI): Driving efforts to identify, secure, and manage federal, state, and local tax and non-tax incentives for infrastructure investments with an accent on multi-jurisdictional regulatory navigation and government relationship management. Focus on analyzing expansion plans, managing the full spectrum of corporate incentives, and ensuring post-implementation compliance.

Location: Hybrid in San Francisco, CA (must be in office at least 25% of the time)

Salary: $230,000 - $300,000 USD

Company

hirify.global is a public benefit corporation dedicated to creating reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems that are safe and beneficial for society.

What you will do

• Identify, pursue, and manage a full spectrum of incentives, including income tax credits, sales tax exemptions, property tax abatements, and cash grants.
• Lead incentive projects across multiple jurisdictions from initial identification through negotiation and award.
• Develop a prioritized incentives strategy aligned with the infrastructure investment roadmap based on expansion plans and hiring timelines.
• Build and maintain relationships with government officials, economic development authorities, and utility representatives.
• Design and own post-implementation compliance procedures, reporting calendars, and audit responses.
• Monitor tax policy and legislative developments to advise leadership on strategic implications for infrastructure investment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Public Policy, Economics, Real Estate, or a related field.
• Direct experience negotiating and securing incentives for corporate infrastructure, ideally within the technology or compute sector.
• Deep knowledge of the US incentives landscape and tax policy environment (federal, state, and local).
• Proven experience preparing presentations for government officials and economic development authorities.
• Strong analytical capabilities, including financial modeling and cost-benefit analysis.
• Must be based in or able to work from San Francisco, CA.

Nice to have

• 8–12+ years of progressive experience in economic development incentives or tax credits advisory.
• Advanced degree or certification such as MBA, JD, or CPA.
• Prior experience at a Big 4 accounting firm (Credits & Incentives / SALT practice) or economic development consultancy.
• Familiarity with energy procurement and utility incentive programs for large-scale infrastructure.
• Experience with CHIPS Act, Inflation Reduction Act credits, or Qualified Opportunity Zones.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits with optional equity donation matching.
• Generous vacation and parental leave policies.
• Flexible working hours and a collaborative office environment in San Francisco.
• Visa sponsorship available on a case-by-case basis.