Director of Regulatory Affairs and Public Policy

Description

• Drive strategic engagement with trade associations, manage consultants and other relevant third parties as needed to meet Rowan objectives
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Lead analysis of regulatory and policy developments impacting Rowan’s investments, including energy, tax, AI, air permitting, and other data center related matters
• Identify and track pertinent legislation and policy proposals that may have business implications on Rowan’s operations
• Proactively establish, maintain and grow key relationships with decision makers and stakeholders in PUCs, RTO/ISO and other pertinent forums
• 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
• 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
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Demonstrated track record of success in developing strong partnerships with AHJs, economic development organizations, state and local government, and other key stakeholders
• Experience managing relationships across federal, regional, and state regulators and understand the nuance of stakeholder engagement
• Experience communicating with senior leaders and executives at all levels of the organization
• 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
• Demonstrated ability to persuasively and diplomatically advocate policy positions publicly before key stakeholders on behalf of industry
• Deep experience leading advocacy on evolving policy impacting data center/energy industry preferred
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, and highly cross-functional environment

Benefits

• Hybrid working environment
• Generous benefits package including robust health benefits and a 401(k) company contribution
• Competitive compensation and bonus plan
• Team building and educational opportunities
• Unlimited PTO

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance