Regulatory Compliance Specialist — Power & Data Centers

QTS Realty Trust; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching contributions

Generous PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer days

Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

QTS Realty Trust is seeking a Regulatory Compliance Specialist to support regulatory intelligence and develop the electric reliability compliance program for our data centers and electrical infrastructure.

You will monitor NERC, FERC, Regional Entities, and utility activities; prepare summaries, updates and training materials; and assist with RSAWs and NERC procedures. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• At least 2 years in electric utility regulatory compliance or related field.
• Experience researching and summarizing regulatory, legal, or policy information.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Monitor regulatory activities affecting QTS data centers and electrical infrastructure.
• Attend external meetings and capture decisions, deadlines, and follow-ups.
• Maintain regulatory calendars and trackers at requirement level.
• Support reviews by researching background materials and coordinating input from Legal/SME.
• Prepare regulatory updates, summaries, and action trackers using templates.
• Assist with RSAWs, NERC procedures, evidence matrices, and controls.
• Provide role-based training and workshops for SMEs and staff.
• Enter and maintain obligations, owners, frequencies, and due dates in the data system.
• Support evidence collection, readiness assessments, and remediation tracking.
• Keep regulatory records organized and escalate overdue items.

Skills

Regulatory research

Attention to detail

Written communication

Multitasking

Travel readiness

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

SharePoint

Job description

QTS Realty Trust is seeking a Regulatory Compliance Specialist to support regulatory intelligence and develop the electric reliability compliance program for our data centers and electrical infrastructure.

You will monitor NERC, FERC, Regional Entities, and utility activities; prepare summaries, updates and training materials; and assist with RSAWs and NERC procedures. Travel up to 25% may be required.