Regulatory Compliance Lead, Power & Data Center Standards

Quality Technology Services, LLC; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

PTO

Stock Purchase Plan

Holidays

Volunteer days

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Quality Technology Services, LLC is seeking a Senior Regulatory Compliance Specialist to advance the electric reliability compliance program across multiple data center sites. The role monitors developments from NERC, FERC, and regional entities to translate requirements into actionable recommendations and procedures.

You will lead RSAWs, internal controls, SME training, and audit-readiness materials while coordinating with Legal and technical experts. Travel up to 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Five+ years of progressive experience in electric utility industry, regulatory compliance, energy policy, grid operations, or related.
• Experience interpreting complex regulatory or technical requirements and producing clear recommendations for technical and leadership audiences.
• Experience developing compliance procedures, internal controls, training materials, or audit documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple proceedings, deadlines, stakeholders, and workstreams with sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Own assigned regulatory monitoring and standards-development coverage; evaluate emerging requirements, enforcement trends, tariffs, protocols, and utility activities affecting data centers and electrical infrastructure.
• Represent QTS in external meetings; prepare positions and briefing materials; document decisions and commitments.
• Maintain regulatory horizon trackers, external-engagement records, and proposed-obligation register; prioritize developments and recommend actions.
• Coordinate detailed review with Legal and technical SMEs; translate conclusions into implementation requirements.
• Prepare decision-ready regulatory updates, briefs, and impact assessments.
• Lead drafting and maintenance of RSAWs, NERC Compliance Procedures, and evidence matrices.
• Design and deliver role-based training, workshops, and job aids for SMEs and control owners.
• Define obligations, controls, evidence requirements, and testing attributes in the internal controls database or GRC platform.
• Lead evidence-quality reviews, readiness assessments, mock audits, and remediation tracking.
• Develop repeatable compliance processes and maintain auditable records for continuous improvement.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

NERC/FERC knowledge

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, power systems, energy, public policy, regulatory affairs, business, law, communications, information systems, risk, compliance, or related field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

SharePoint

Job description

Quality Technology Services, LLC is seeking a Senior Regulatory Compliance Specialist to advance the electric reliability compliance program across multiple data center sites. The role monitors developments from NERC, FERC, and regional entities to translate requirements into actionable recommendations and procedures.

You will lead RSAWs, internal controls, SME training, and audit-readiness materials while coordinating with Legal and technical experts. Travel up to 25% is expected.