Rowan Digital Infrastructure · 1 month ago
Director of Regulatory Affairs and Public Policy
Denver, CO Office
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$170K/yr - $210K/yr
10+ years expRowan Digital Infrastructure is redefining how data centers are delivered, focusing on sustainability and efficiency. They are seeking a Director of Regulatory Affairs & Public Policy to lead policy activities across their data center project portfolio, ensuring a favorable regulatory landscape and protecting existing investments.
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
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
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
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, and highly cross-functional environment
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Preferred
Deep experience leading advocacy on evolving policy impacting data center/energy industry preferred
Experience managing relationships across federal, regional, and state regulators and understand the nuance of stakeholder engagement
The ideal candidate will have a passion for energy and environmental policy
Benefits
Hybrid working environment
Team building and educational opportunities
Generous benefits package including robust health benefits and a 401(k) company contribution
Unlimited PTO
Competitive compensation and bonus plan
Company
Rowan Digital Infrastructure
Rowan Digital Infrastructure designs to deliver low-cost net zero solutions to green data centers
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$2.21B2025-02-25Debt Financing· $1.24B
2025-01-16Debt Financing· $975M
Leadership Team
Charley Daitch
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2025-12-19
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