Vice President - Public Policy & Energy Regulatory Affairs

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Vice President - Public Policy & Energy Regulatory Affairs

This position is available in

Kansas City, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Cincinnati, Ohio; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Maryland / Washington, D.C. metro areas,

or

remote.

NorthPoint is a real estate developer built on entrepreneurial spirit and team empowerment. We are hiring a

Vice President – Public Policy & Energy Regulatory Affairs

to lead our strategy across energy and utility engagement. This key leadership role will serve as NorthPoint’s expert and advocate on energy matters, responsible for securing cost-effective, timely power solutions for our national portfolio of data centers and industrial facilities. The position involves setting strategy, leading a team, and representing the company at high levels of government and industry. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in energy regulation and public policy. NorthPoint fosters an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and mentorship, guided by core values that shape our culture and decisions.

“We truly believe, and I’m convinced, we have some pretty incredible assets. But those assets have all come from our people.” - Nathaniel Hagedorn | CEO.

How We Put You First

At NorthPoint Development we ask a lot of our employees, which is why we give so much in return. In addition to your competitive salary, we offer market-leading benefits and perks :

A selection of comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

401k with 100% match up to 6%, immediately vested upon enrollment

Scholarships and paid professional development

Wellness Spending Account

Cellphone Reimbursement

On-site gym

Mental Health Reimbursement

$2,000 annual HRA and HSA contribution

Free catered lunches + fully stocked kitchen

Flexible Spending Account

Living Generously program with 100% charitable contribution match

What You’ll Do

Cultivate and maintain executive-level relationships with utility leaders, public utility commissioners, legislative leaders, and other key decision-makers. Position NorthPoint as a thought leader in the energy and data center sectors.

Develop and execute a comprehensive, long-term energy and utility strategy for NorthPoint Development that aligns with the company's growth objectives, reduces risk, and creates a competitive advantage.

Represent NorthPoint in complex, high-stakes negotiations with electric utilities for Electric Service Agreements (ESAs), large-load tariffs, and interconnection agreements.

Shape public policy by actively engaging in legislative processes and monitor regulatory rulemaking. Proactively identify opportunities to advocate for policies that support large-scale economic development, grid modernization, and competitive energy markets.

Provide mentorship, guidance, and strategic direction to the Manager of Public Policy & Energy Regulatory Affairs and / or other team members working in sourcing, pre-development and development of the portfolio.

Provide guidance on energy-related risks during site selection and due diligence. Develop innovative strategies to mitigate risks associated with cost, reliability, and speed to market for power delivery.

Serve as the key advisor to NorthPoint's leadership and power team on all energy and utility matters. Translate complex regulatory and technical issues into clear business implications and strategic recommendations.

Who You Are

Bachelor’s degree is required. A Juris Doctor (JD), MBA, or other advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g., Economics, Public Policy, Engineering) is strongly preferred.

A minimum of 8-10 years of mid-senior-level experience in the public or energy sectors, including extensive work in regulatory affairs, energy policy, or utility law. Experience representing large industrial customers is highly advantageous.

Proven ability to operate and communicate effectively at the highest levels of a corporation and with senior government officials. Exceptional public speaking, negotiation, and influencing skills.

Understanding of utility rate design, transmission planning, and / or the regulatory compact. A demonstrated ability to master complex subject matter and deploy it to achieve business objectives.

Ability to anticipate emerging trends in the energy industry and position the company to capitalize on them. A track record of developing and executing successful, forward-looking strategies.

Demonstrated experience building and leading successful teams. A collaborative leader who can effectively manage both internal and external resources.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

All shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email from @email.clrco.com, @hrmdirect.com, @clearcompany.com, or @northpointkc.com - please monitor all of your email folders for messages from those domains!

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