Director of Regulatory Strategy — Energy Policy & Data Centers

Tract; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 185,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-covered medical, dental,

vision insurance

401K program

paid holidays

unlimited PTO

Job summary

Tract seeks a Director of Regulatory Affairs to lead regulatory strategy and advocacy nationwide. You will navigate federal, state, and local electricity markets, turning complex policy into practical business solutions.

Build relationships with regulators, policymakers, and industry bodies to advance development while ensuring compliance. The role requires 5–7 years in relevant fields, a strong grasp of energy infrastructure regulation, and the ability to translate policy developments into

Qualifications

• At least 5-7 years in regulatory affairs, government relations, energy policy, or related field.
• Strong understanding of electricity markets and regulatory processes that influence energy infrastructure development.
• Experience developing regulatory strategies and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to explain complex issues clearly and connect regulatory developments to business decisions.
• Strong advocacy, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute regulatory strategies supporting project development, power access, and market expansion.
• Represent Tract before FERC, state public utility commissions, ISO/RTOs, agencies, and legislative bodies through advocacy, hearings, testimony, and stakeholder engagement.
• Analyze retail and wholesale electricity market rules and translate implications into commercial guidance.
• Partner with internal teams to navigate load and generation interconnection, market participation, permitting, NERC requirements, and regulatory compliance.
• Build relationships with utilities, regulators, policymakers, and industry organizations to advance development objectives.
• Monitor policy and market developments, identify regulatory risks and opportunities, and advise executive leadership.
• Build and lead industry coalitions for shared advocacy on interconnection, generation, and energy markets.

Skills

Regulatory strategies

Advocacy

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory processes

Education

Bachelor in political science/public policy/law

JD/MBA/Master in public policy preferred

Job description

Tract seeks a Director of Regulatory Affairs to lead regulatory strategy and advocacy nationwide. You will navigate federal, state, and local electricity markets, turning complex policy into practical business solutions.

Build relationships with regulators, policymakers, and industry bodies to advance development while ensuring compliance. The role requires 5–7 years in relevant fields, a strong grasp of energy infrastructure regulation, and the ability to translate policy developments into