Regulatory Affairs & Public Policy, Manager

Rowan Digital Infrastructure • Annapolis, MD

1d • $125,000 - $150,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Rowan Digital Infrastructure is seeking a Regulatory Affairs & Public Policy Manager to support its Maryland regulatory, legislative, and stakeholder engagement activities. The role works with company leadership and subject matter experts across the business to protect and expand Rowan’s Maryland portfolio and help bring projects to fruition by supporting a favorable regulatory landscape. It also helps protect existing investments by tracking relevant legislation and rulemaking that could affect operations.

Working closely with the Director, Regulatory Affairs & Public Policy, the Manager represents Rowan in policy stakeholder forums, builds relationships with decision makers, assesses regulatory and market developments, and translates them into business impacts and opportunities. The position supports teams across energy, site origination, site development, finance, economic development, and development. The role is based in Annapolis, Maryland (preferred), or Baltimore/Maryland (remote), and requires travel of up to 25% for meetings, company gatherings, or project-site visits. Compensation is $125,000–$150,000, with a bonus offered.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• At least 5 years of public policy experience within government or relevant nonprofits, public interest groups, business, campaigns, or industry associations.
• Demonstrated ability to advocate policy positions persuasively and diplomatically before key stakeholders on behalf of industry.
• Demonstrated success developing partnerships with regulators, grid operators, authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), economic development organizations, state and local government, and other stakeholders.
• Experience supporting corporate understanding of the U.S. energy market and regulatory environment.
• Core understanding of policies and regulations specific to Maryland, PJM, and other markets across multiple disciplines, including transmission planning and cost allocation, interconnection, market rules, and reliable operations.
• Experience communicating with senior leaders and executives at all levels of an organization.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, highly cross-functional environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

• Regulatory, business development, and/or commercial experience.
• Previous experience in renewable energy generation, storage, transmission, or electricity policy.
• Deep experience leading advocacy on evolving policy affecting the data center or energy industry.
• Experience managing relationships across federal, regional, and state regulators and understanding the nuances of stakeholder engagement.
• Passion for energy and environmental policy.

Responsibilities

• Represent Rowan at policy stakeholder meetings and events, communicating the benefits of Rowan project investments to the Governor’s Office, state agencies, economic development partners, elected officials, and the community.
• Drive strategic engagement with trade associations, including DCC, and manage consultants and other third parties as needed to meet Rowan’s objectives.
• Identify and track legislation and policy proposals with potential business implications for Rowan’s operations.
• Support Economic Development, Development, and Energy subject matter experts in navigating Maryland’s evolving policy landscape to unlock and protect Rowan’s key areas of interest.
• Support analysis of regulatory and policy developments affecting Rowan’s investments, including energy, tax, AI, air permitting, and other data-center-related matters.
• Establish, maintain, and grow relationships with decision makers and stakeholders at the Maryland Public Service Commission, other Maryland state agencies, PJM, and relevant forums.
• Support Rowan’s energy team in identifying, analyzing, and assessing regulatory and market affairs issues, and devise proactive engagement strategies to position Rowan’s portfolio for success.
• Communicate across Rowan’s energy, site origination, site development, finance, and other relevant teams to translate regulatory and market issues into business impacts and opportunities.

Benefits

• Hybrid working environment.
• Team-building and educational opportunities.
• Competitive benefits package, including robust health benefits and a 401(k) company contribution.
• Unlimited PTO.
• RTD ECO pass or parking reimbursement.
• Competitive compensation, bonus, and an incentive plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager