Senior Regulatory Compliance Specialist

QTS Data Centers

. Own assigned regulatory monitoring and standards-development coverage affecting QTS data centers, large computational loads, interconnections, or company-owned electrical infrastructure .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in regulatory compliance, standards development, and internal controls within the electric utility industry. Proficient in translating complex regulatory requirements into actionable procedures and training materials while managing multiple stakeholders and deadlines.

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Regulatory ComplianceNERC Compliance ProceduresInternal Controls DevelopmentStakeholder EngagementTraining Material Preparation

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Hard Skills

Regulatory MonitoringImpact AssessmentsCompliance NarrativesEvidence MatricesAudit ReadinessProcess MappingControl Effectiveness AssessmentTechnical DocumentationStandards DevelopmentElectric Utility Industry Knowledge

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationFacilitation SkillsRelationship ManagementJudgment

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft TeamsSharePointGRC PlatformsInternal Controls Databases

Industry Keywords

NERCFERCElectric UtilityRegulatory AffairsEnergy PolicyGrid OperationsTransmissionGenerationState Utility CommissionsEnergy-Regulatory Organization

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own assigned regulatory monitoring and standards-development coverage affecting QTS data centers, large computational loads, interconnections, or company-owned electrical infrastructure
Represent QTS in external meetings, workshops, committees, working groups, and stakeholder proceedings
Prepare positions, briefing materials, regulatory updates, issue briefs, comment and ballot recommendations, impact assessments, action trackers, and leadership materials
Maintain regulatory horizons, standards-development trackers, external-engagement records, and proposed-obligation registers
Perform applicability and impact assessments with Legal and technical SMEs and translate conclusions into implementation requirements
Lead drafting and maintenance of RSAWs, NERC Compliance Procedures, evidence matrices, compliance narratives, process maps, controls, and implementation plans
Design and deliver role-based training, workshops, job aids, and working sessions
Define and maintain obligations, controls, ownership, frequencies, due dates, evidence requirements, dependencies, and testing attributes in internal-controls or GRC systems
Lead evidence-quality reviews, readiness assessments, self-assessments, mock audits, corrective-action tracking, and remediation follow-up
Develop repeatable compliance processes and maintain organized, controlled, auditable records supporting sustained readiness and continuous improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in engineering, power systems, energy, public policy, regulatory affairs, business, law, communications, information systems, risk, compliance, or a related field, or equivalent directly relevant experience
Minimum five years of progressive experience in the electric utility industry, regulatory compliance, energy policy, grid operations, transmission, generation, state utility commissions, data center infrastructure, government affairs, legal or regulatory support, or another closely related field
Experience interpreting complex regulatory or technical requirements, assessing organizational impacts, and producing clear recommendations for technical and leadership audiences
Experience developing compliance procedures, internal controls, training materials, audit work papers, evidence requirements, RSAWs, compliance narratives, or comparable controlled documentation
Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple proceedings, deadlines, stakeholders, and workstreams while exercising sound judgment and escalating material issues
Strong written, verbal, facilitation, and relationship-management skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and similar information-management tools
Ability to travel up to 25%, or as needed, for regulatory meetings, stakeholder forums, utility engagements, conferences, audits, and QTS site activities
Direct experience with NERC, FERC, a Regional Entity, RTO/ISO, reliability coordinator, transmission provider, electric utility, state utility commission, registered entity, trade association, or energy-regulatory organization is preferred
Working knowledge of NERC Reliability Standards, standards development, FERC rulemaking, Regional Entity compliance activities, or RTO/ISO stakeholder processes is preferred
Experience preparing regulatory comments or ballot positions and participating in technical conferences, standards drafting teams, committees, or industry working groups is preferred
Experience with GRC platforms, Internal Controls databases, RSAWs, NERC Compliance Procedures, evidence matrices, audit packages, compliance training, or readiness assessments is preferred
Knowledge of large-load interconnection, transmission planning, power-system modeling, protection and control, disturbance monitoring, operational communications, system operations, or data center electrical infrastructure is preferred
Ability to independently identify significant regulatory developments, evaluate potential QTS impacts, and distinguish preliminary analysis from approved legal, technical, and management conclusions
Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical procedures, controls, ownership, evidence expectations, training, and implementation actions with accountable SMEs
Ability to produce concise executive and technical communications, facilitate cross-functional reviews, build consensus, and maintain credible external relationships
Ability to assess evidence quality, control effectiveness, documentation gaps, and audit readiness and recommend corrective action
Ability to manage confidential and time-sensitive matters, prioritize competing work, and deliver high-quality results in a rapidly evolving environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting
Every employee is bonus or commission eligible
Generous PTO, Paid Volunteer Days Plus Floating Holidays
Stock Purchase Plan (SPP)
11 paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked
Pet and Legal Insurance
Q-Rest Sabbatical Program
Q-Anniversary Service Award Program
Parental Leave
Military Benefits Package
QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program
QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents
QTS Crisis Fund
Wellness Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program