Senior Regulatory Compliance Lead – Electric Grid & Data Centers

QTS Realty Trust; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Stock Purchase Plan

Generous PTO & holidays

Volunteer days

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Disability & insurance benefits

Wellness program

Job summary

QTS Realty Trust seeks a Senior Regulatory Compliance Specialist to independently manage regulatory-intelligence activities and advance electric reliability compliance for our data center portfolio. The role spans monitoring NERC, FERC, and regional entities, developing procedures, and delivering training.

Responsibilities include leading RSAW drafting, internal controls, and audit-readiness materials, while coordinating with Legal and SMEs to implement requirements across assets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, power systems, energy, public policy, regulatory affairs, business, law, communications, information systems, risk, compliance, or related field.
• Minimum five years of progressive experience in regulatory compliance, electric utility, or related field.
• Experience interpreting complex regulatory or technical requirements and producing clear recommendations.
• Experience developing compliance procedures, internal controls, training materials, or RSAWs.
• Ability to manage multiple proceedings, deadlines, and stakeholders with sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Own regulatory monitoring and standards-development coverage; evaluate requirements, tariffs, and utility activities affecting data centers and electrical infrastructure.
• Represent QTS in external meetings; prepare positions and briefing materials with Senior Manager; document decisions and deadlines.
• Maintain regulatory trackers and proposed-obligation registers; prioritize developments and actions.
• Coordinate detailed reviews with Legal and SMEs; translate conclusions into implementation requirements.
• Prepare decision-ready regulatory updates, issue briefs, and impact assessments.
• Lead drafting and maintenance of RSAWs, NERC procedures, and evidence matrices.
• Design and deliver role-based training and workshops for SMEs and control owners.
• Define and maintain obligations, controls, and testing attributes in governance systems.
• Lead evidence-quality reviews, readiness assessments, and remediation follow-up.
• Develop repeatable compliance processes and maintain auditable records.

Skills

Regulatory monitoring

Policy interpretation

Stakeholder engagement

Training & briefing

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/power systems

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

SharePoint

Job description

QTS Realty Trust seeks a Senior Regulatory Compliance Specialist to independently manage regulatory-intelligence activities and advance electric reliability compliance for our data center portfolio. The role spans monitoring NERC, FERC, and regional entities, developing procedures, and delivering training.

Responsibilities include leading RSAW drafting, internal controls, and audit-readiness materials, while coordinating with Legal and SMEs to implement requirements across assets.