Director, Regulatory Affairs

Tract; United States; Remote; 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, headquartered in Denver, seeks a Director of Regulatory Affairs to lead regulatory strategy and advocacy across federal, state, and local levels. You’ll navigate electricity markets, advise leadership, and build relationships with regulators and utilities to advance development objectives.

The role requires 5–7 years in regulatory affairs or energy policy, a relevant bachelor’s, and preferably a JD, MBA, or master’s in public policy.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in regulatory affairs, government relations, energy policy, or related field.
• Strong understanding of electricity markets and regulatory processes.
• Experience developing regulatory strategies and coordinating across teams.
• Ability to explain complex issues clearly and connect regulatory developments to business decisions.
• Strong advocacy, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in political science, law, public policy, or related field; JD/MBA/MPP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute regulatory strategies to support project development and market expansion.
• Represent Tract before FERC, state commissions, ISO/RTOs, government agencies, and legislators through advocacy, hearings, testimony, and stakeholder engagement.
• Analyze electricity market rules and translate implications into commercial guidance.
• Collaborate with internal teams on interconnection, market participation, permitting, and regulatory compliance.
• Build relationships with utilities, regulators, policymakers, and industry groups to advance development objectives.
• Monitor policy and market developments, identify regulatory risks and opportunities, and advise leadership.
• Lead coalitions to advocate for load interconnection, generation, and energy market solutions.

Skills

Regulatory affairs

Policy analysis

Advocacy

Stakeholder relations

Energy policy

Education

Bachelor's in political science/public policy

JD/MBA/MPP preferred

Job description

Tract is a team of digital infrastructure experts dedicated to accelerating responsible data center growth by developing master-planned data center parks with access to pre-positioned power and fiber in key markets where hyperscale and wholesale demand is going. Our approach is collaborative with cities and counties to ensure development is targeted for the optimal locations to maximize the revenue and economic development benefits for the community while being good stewards of the land and minimizing the impact on neighbors. Tract is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with real estate holdings throughout the United States.

As part of our commitment to excellence, we are seeking a skilled Director of Regulatory Affairs who possesses expertise in assisting large-scale infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will join our growing team and facilitate successful developments throughout the United States. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of post-education experience.

Position Overview

We’re seeking a Director of Regulatory Affairs to help lead our regulatory strategy and advocacy across federal, state, and local jurisdictions. You’ll work at the intersection of energy policy, utility development, and commercial strategy, helping our teams navigate complex electricity markets and advance the infrastructure needed to serve hyperscale demand.This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys turning complex regulatory issues into practical business solutions. You’ll build relationships with regulators and policymakers, represent Tract in key regulatory forums, and help our leadership understand where policy creates opportunities or obstacles for development.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute regulatory strategies that support project development, power access, and market expansion.
• Represent Tract before FERC, state public utility commissions, ISO/RTOs, government agencies, and legislative bodies through advocacy, hearings, testimony, and stakeholder engagement.
• Analyze retail and wholesale electricity market rules and translate their implications into clear 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 Tract’s development objectives.
• Monitor policy and market developments, identify regulatory risks and opportunities, and recommend actions to executive leadership.
• Build and lead industry coalitions where shared advocacy can advance solutions for load interconnection, generation, and energy markets.

Education & Experience

• At least 5–7 years of experience in regulatory affairs, government relations, energy policy, or a related field within a utility, energy developer, data center developer, hyperscaler, law firm, or government agency.
• Strong understanding of electricity markets and the regulatory processes that influence energy infrastructure development.
• Experience developing regulatory strategies and coordinating work across multidisciplinary teams.
• The ability to explain complex issues clearly and connect regulatory developments to business decisions.
• Strong advocacy, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• A bachelor’s degree in political science, law, public policy, or a related field. A JD, MBA, or master’s in public policy is preferred.

Expected Salary Range: $185,000 - $200,000 + Discretionary Bonus

Tract employees enjoy competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including 100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K program, standard paid holidays, and unlimited PTO.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the organization's ongoing needs.

Tract is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance applying for any of our open positions, please contact us at [e-mail].