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Rowan Digital Infrastructure · 1 month ago

Director of Regulatory Affairs and Public Policy

Denver, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$170K/yr - $210K/yr

10+ years exp

Rowan Digital Infrastructure is redefining how data centers are delivered and is seeking a Director of Regulatory Affairs & Public Policy to lead policy activities across their data center project portfolio. This role involves ensuring a favorable regulatory landscape, protecting investments, and engaging with stakeholders to influence policy that impacts Rowan’s operations.

Data CenterRenewable EnergyTelecommunications

Responsibilities

Represent Rowan at various public events and effectively communicate the benefits of Rowan project investments to external key stakeholders, including AHJs, economic development partners, elected officials, and the community at large

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

Qualification

Public policy experienceRegulatory affairs expertiseEnergy market knowledgeStakeholder engagementStrategic thinkingMultitasking abilityCommunicationCollaboration skillsNegotiation skillsOrganizational skills

Required

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

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

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

Preferred

Experience leading corporate understanding of the U.S. energy market and regulatory environment; regulatory experience, business development, and/or commercial experience is preferred

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