Government and Regulatory Affairs Analyst

Keel Infrastructure; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & equity options

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement with company match

Employee referral program

Job summary

Keel Infrastructure is seeking a Government and Regulatory Affairs Analyst to support permitting, entitlement, and government relations across data center projects. The role blends regulatory tracking with engagement activities, building briefing materials and coordinating with elected officials and agencies.

This foundational position suits detail-oriented professionals aiming to grow in regulatory affairs within the energy and infrastructure sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Environmental Policy, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in government affairs, regulatory affairs, public policy, or a related support role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to synthesize technical/regulatory information for non‑technical audiences.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines across projects.

Responsibilities

• Track pending state and local legislation, rulemaking, and policy developments relevant to data center and energy infrastructure.
• Prepare briefing materials, one-pagers, and talking points for meetings with legislators and agency staff.
• Maintain and update contact databases for elected officials, staffers, and agency representatives.
• Coordinate scheduling and logistics for meetings, hearings, and testimony involving company leadership.
• Draft or assist in drafting public comments submitted during agency rulemaking processes.
• Maintain permit tracking logs and status dashboards across active projects (federal, state, and local approvals).
• Monitor regulatory deadlines, public comment periods, and agency filing requirements.
• Assist in preparing permit applications, exhibits, and supporting documentation for submission to agencies such as PADEP and local boards.
• Research applicable regulations and precedent for new project sites or jurisdictions.
• Support compliance reporting and recordkeeping for approved permits.
• Partner with the LD&E team and other senior staff on project-specific regulatory strategy.
• Compile status reports and briefing summaries for internal leadership review.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Careers at Keel

Keel Infrastructure is a publicly traded energy and digital infrastructure company that develops and owns data centers and power assets across North America.

At Keel, you’re not just joining a company, you’re helping build the infrastructure behind the future of compute.

Why Keel

We’re at the intersection of energy and technology, two industries transforming in real time.

The work is complex. The pace is fast. The impact is real.

You’ll Be Part Of a Team That Values

• Ownership — we take responsibility and follow through
• Collaboration — we work across teams, functions, and borders
• Curiosity — we ask questions and keep learning
• Endurance — we build for the long term

What It Feels Like To Work Here

• Fast-moving, high-growth, and hands‑on
• Smart, driven people solving real challenges together
• Work that directly supports AI and next‑generation infrastructure
• Room to grow, stretch, and take on more

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, bonus and equity opportunities
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Retirement savings with company contribution
• Employee referral program

We are currently looking for a Government and Regulatory Affairs Analyst to join our team!

Position Summary

The Government and Regulatory Affairs Analyst supports Keel Infrastructure's permitting, entitlement, and government relations efforts across the company's data center infrastructure projects. This role blends regulatory tracking and compliance support with government relations coordination — monitoring permit status, tracking legislation and rulemaking, preparing briefing materials, and supporting engagement with elected officials and agency staff. This is a foundational role well‑suited for a detail‑oriented professional looking to build a career in regulatory affairs, government relations, or land use/permitting within the infrastructure and energy sector.

Key Responsibilities

Government Relations Support

• Track pending state and local legislation, rulemaking, and policy developments relevant to data center and energy infrastructure development
• Prepare briefing materials, one-pagers, and talking points for meetings with legislators, township officials, and agency staff
• Maintain and update contact databases for elected officials, staffers, and agency representatives
• Coordinate scheduling and logistics for meetings, hearings, and testimony involving company leadership
• Draft or assist in drafting public comments submitted during agency rulemaking processes

Regulatory Tracking & Compliance Support

• Maintain permit tracking logs and status dashboards across active projects (federal, state, and local approvals)
• Monitor regulatory deadlines, public comment periods, and agency filing requirements
• Assist in preparing permit applications, exhibits, and supporting documentation for submission to agencies such as PADEP and local zoning/planning boards
• Research applicable regulations and precedent for new project sites or jurisdictions
• Support compliance reporting and recordkeeping for approved permits

Cross‑Functional Support

• Partner with the LD&E team and other senior staff on project‑specific regulatory strategy
• Compile status reports and briefing summaries for internal leadership review
• Support special projects and research assignments as needed

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Environmental Policy, or a related field
• 3–5 years of experience in government affairs, regulatory affairs, public policy, or a related support role
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to synthesize technical/regulatory information for non‑technical audiences
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines across projects
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and comfort with tracking/database tools

Preferred

• Experience in energy, infrastructure, data center, or utility sectors
• Familiarity with Pennsylvania state and local government processes and ability to learn government and regulatory structures in other jurisdictions
• Prior exposure to environmental and regulatory permitting processes

Working Conditions

• Occasional travel to project sites, township meetings, or state capital for legislative engagement
• Some evening hours may be required to support public meetings