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Rowan Digital Infrastructure is looking for a Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs & Public Policy to help lead policy activities across Rowan’s data center project portfolio. This position is a critical part of the team that works with leadership and subject matter expert teams from across the business to protect and expand Rowan’s portfolio. This role will help to bring into fruition Rowan’s portfolio of projects by ensuring the regulatory landscape is favorable to our company’s operations. This position will also help to protect existing investments by tracking pertinent legislation and rulemaking that may impact our operations.
Job Responsibility:
Represent Rowan at various public events and effectively communicate the benefits of Rowan project investments to external key stakeholders
Drive strategic engagement with trade associations, manage consultants and other relevant third parties as needed to meet Rowan objectives
Identify and track pertinent legislation and policy proposals that may have business implications on Rowan’s operations
Support Economic Development, Development, and Energy SMEs to navigate evolving policy landscape in key markets to both unlock and protect key states of interest for Rowan
Lead analysis of regulatory and policy developments impacting Rowan’s investments, including energy, tax, AI, air permitting, and other data center related matters
Proactively establish, maintain and grow key relationships with decision makers and stakeholders in PUCs, RTO/ISO and other pertinent forums
Support Rowan’s energy team with identification, analysis and assessment of regulatory and market affairs issues, devise proactive engagement strategies to best position the Rowan portfolio for success
Communicate regularly and effectively in a cross-functional manner with Rowan energy, site origination, site development, finance, and other pertinent teams to translate regulatory and market issues into business impacts and opportunities to benefit Rowan’s portfolio
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 10+ years of public policy experience within government and/or relevant nonprofits, public interest groups, business, campaigns or industry associations
Demonstrated ability to persuasively and diplomatically advocate policy positions publicly before key stakeholders on behalf of industry
Demonstrated track record of success in developing strong partnerships with AHJs, economic development organizations, state and local government, and other key stakeholders
Experience leading corporate understanding of the U.S. energy market and regulatory environment
regulatory experience, business development, and/or commercial experience is preferred
Previous positions within renewable energy generation, storage, transmission, or electricity policy would be a strong asset
Core understanding of policies and regulations unique to specific markets and across multiple disciplines, transmission planning and cost allocation, interconnection, market rules and reliable operations
Experience communicating with senior leaders and executives at all levels of the organization
Deep experience leading advocacy on evolving policy impacting data center/energy industry preferred
The ideal candidate will have a passion for energy and environmental policy
Experience managing relationships across federal, regional, and state regulators and understand the nuance of stakeholder engagement
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, and highly cross-functional environment
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Nice to have:
Previous positions within renewable energy generation, storage, transmission, or electricity policy
Deep experience leading advocacy on evolving policy impacting data center/energy industry
What we offer:
Hybrid working environment
Team building and educational opportunities
Generous benefits package including robust health benefits and a 401(k) company contribution