Regulatory Affairs & Public Policy, Associate at Rowan Digital Infrastructure in Denver, CO

Job description

At Rowan Digital Infrastructure, we are transforming data center delivery for speed and scale. Our mission is to deliver best-in-class data center solutions to hyperscale customers who share our commitment to sustainability, and to do so with an unwavering focus on efficiency, quality, and flexibility. Our data center solutions are tailored to our customers’ needs and delivered by our exceptional end-to-end team. Rowan is assembling a strategic portfolio of data center sites in Tier 1 markets across the United States at various stages of development, and we’re looking for incredible and passionate people to help us advance our company and our commitment to building a more sustainable future. Rowan is backed by Quinbrook, a leading investor in the energy transition, and Blackstone, the world’s largest alternative asset manager. Ready to join us in transforming the future of data centers and sustainability? Apply now to explore exciting career opportunities at Rowan Digital Infrastructure and be a part of our mission to revolutionize data center delivery. Role Summary Rowan Digital Infrastructure is looking for a Regulatory Affairs & Public Policy Associate to support the company's legislative, regulatory, and public policy activities across its growing data center portfolio. This role serves as a key analytical and coordination resource for the Regulatory Affairs & Public Policy team. The Associate will monitor legislative and regulatory developments, support policy research and analysis, prepare internal and external communications, and coordinate information across a broad range of internal and external stakeholders. This role will develop a deep understanding of Rowan's business and how projects move from site acquisition through development, permitting, utility service, construction, and operations. The Associate will work closely with cross-functional teams within Rowan, including Sites & Origination, Permitting, Energy & Water, Finance, Legal, and Engineering, Construction & Operations, to understand business priorities and help translate those needs into effective policy, regulatory, and stakeholder engagement strategies. The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, highly organized, possesses strong written and verbal communication skills, is comfortable working across disciplines, and brings a positive, collaborative attitude. This individual will play an important role in helping translate business needs into policy and regulatory actions that support project development, accelerate timelines, reduce costs, and strengthen Rowan's competitive position. Travel: Limited. Up to 10%-15% for company gatherings, conferences or events. Location: Denver, CO (hybrid in-office role) Compensation: $90K – $105K (Offers Bonus) Essential Responsibilities Support bill tracking and regulatory docket monitoring across priority states and issue areas. Analyze legislative and regulatory activity and translate impacts into clear business risks and opportunities for Rowan’s portfolio. Build a strong understanding of Rowan's project development lifecycle, including permitting, utility service, energy procurement, entitlement, finance, and construction processes. Partner closely with cross-functional teams to understand business priorities and ensure alignment between policy developments and project-level strategies. Support the development of Rowan's policy positions, regulatory filings, stakeholder communications, comment letters, testimony, presentations, and advocacy materials. Prepare briefing materials, memoranda, presentations, and executive summaries to support internal decision-making and stakeholder engagement. Support policy research and new market analysis, including identifying emerging legislative, regulatory, and political risks in target geographies. Research emerging policy issues, regulatory frameworks, and market developments affecting data center development, infrastructure investment, energy procurement, utility regula