Manager, Public Policy, Regulatory Affairs, NA

About Vantage Data Centers

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world's well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

Global Public Policy Department

The mission of Vantage Data Centers' Global Public Policy team is to help deliver the best possible digital infrastructure for the world's leading technology companies. By advocating for positions, advising on issues, and building relationships with stakeholders, through a combination of creativity, resourcefulness, trust, problem-solving, and an outward mindset, we aim to create a more favorable and resilient public policy environment for our company. Our work ensures success across the asset lifecycle, mitigates risks and fosters sustainable, long-term growth for our company and our customers, and establishes us as a value-adding member of the community.

Global Public Policy is responsible for Vantage Data Centers' government relations, economic development, and community engagement. The team partners with our New Site Development, Construction, Engineering, Legal, Tax, People, Operations, and other departments to grow market share, acquire and retain customers, navigate through regulatory and policy developments, mitigate risk, and expand into new geographies. We are a dedicated team of problem solvers who strive for excellence and drive value-creation in our work. We practice empathy, humility, curiosity, and accountability, and we strive to support and empower each other to promote the value that our company generates for our customers, investors, employees, and communities.

Position Overview

This role can be based in Denver, CO, Sterling, VA, San Antonio, TX, Phoenix, AZ, Santa Clara, CA, Quincy, WA, Columbus, OH, Reno, NV and Atlanta, GA. Following our flexible work policy (3 days in-office, 2 days flexible).

In this newly created role, the Manager, Public Policy - Regulatory Affairs, North America will support the company's engagement with state and regional regulatory bodies to advance energy infrastructure policies and projects, including for generation and transmission, to support the expansion and success of digital infrastructure across the United States. This role focuses on advocacy, relationship-building, and external engagement in regulatory and permitting forums - especially those involving environmental approvals, land use, utility planning, and large-load interconnection. The Manager will collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to help secure timely approvals and shape policies that enable project success.

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator with experience successfully navigating complex permitting and regulatory environments, building trusted relationships, and working cross-functionally to move innovative energy infrastructure projects forward. This is a public-facing affairs role, not a technical analyst position; but the ability to understand regulatory topics and partner with subject matter experts is essential for the role's success.

Essential Job Functions

Support engagement with state public utility commissions (PUCs), regional transmission organizations / independent system operators, environmental permitting agencies, and other state and local regulatory bodies

Track and support regulatory processes including integrated resource plans (IRPs), rate cases, interconnection proceedings, and major permitting decisions

Represent the company in meetings, hearings, and stakeholder processes

Build and maintain trusted relationships with regulators, permitting officials, utilities, and key external stakeholders

Draft comment letters, regulatory filings, talking points, and briefing materials in collaboration with internal teams and external consultants

Coordinate with Legal, Development, Engineering, Environmental, and broader Public Policy teams to align strategy and execution

Provide regular updates to internal stakeholders on permitting milestones, regulatory risks, utility planning timelines, and opportunities for engagement, and recommendations on public positioning

Duties

Monitor and engage in utility IRPs, rate cases, transmission planning, and interconnection proceedings

Track and analyze regulatory and permitting developments relevant to large energy infrastructure projects

Participate in public hearings, technical workshops, and regulatory stakeholder meetings

Support strategy development and advocacy around cost allocation, grid access, energy supply planning, and permitting reform

Work with consultants and trade associations to align on positions and shape collective engagement strategies

Prepare internal briefings for project teams on relevant regulatory developments

Help ensure coordination and consistency across project jurisdictions, especially where multiple approvals or agencies are involved

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree required; relevant advanced degree (e.g., J.D., MPP, environmental policy, or planning) is a plus

3-5 years of experience in regulatory affairs, permitting, energy policy, or a related field

History of working with public utility commissions (PUCs), RTOs / ISOs, utilities, or state regulatory and permitting agencies through regulatory proceedings

Understanding of or interest in utility integrated resource plans (IRPs), rate cases, interconnection processes, and permitting timelines

Experience supporting infrastructure projects, energy development, or economic development initiatives is preferred but not required

Ability to understand and communicate regulatory and technical issues, with support from internal experts

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear policy and engagement materials

Demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional relationships with external stakeholders

Highly organized and comfortable managing multiple timelines and workstreams

Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time.

Location is flexible, with preference for candidates based near one of the company's major U.S. markets

Physical Demands and Special Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds.

Additional Details

Salary Range : $135,000 - $140,0000 Base + Bonus (this range is based on Washington DC market data and may vary in other locations)

This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including your qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.

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We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other's strengths and respecting each other's weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.

We'll be accepting applications for at least one week from the date this role is posted. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply soon-we're excited to find the right person and will keep the role open until we do!