Regulatory Affairs & Public Policy, Manager

Rowan Digital Infrastructure

. Support Rowan’s Maryland regulatory, legislative, and stakeholder engagement activities .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeAnnapolis • Maryland • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $125,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in public policy advocacy, regulatory analysis, and stakeholder engagement within the energy sector, particularly in Maryland. Proven ability to communicate effectively with senior leaders and develop strategic partnerships with regulators and industry stakeholders.

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Public Policy ExperienceRegulatory AnalysisStakeholder EngagementEnergy Market UnderstandingAdvocacy Skills

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Hard Skills

Regulatory ExperienceBusiness DevelopmentCommercial ExperiencePolicy AnalysisLegislative TrackingPartnership DevelopmentAdvocacy LeadershipData Center PolicyEnergy PolicyInterconnection Knowledge

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationCollaboration SkillsDiplomatic AdvocacyRelationship ManagementCross-Functional Teamwork

Industry Keywords

Maryland Regulatory LandscapePJMEconomic DevelopmentRenewable EnergyEnergy GenerationEnergy StorageTransmission PlanningCost AllocationMarket RulesEnvironmental Policy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support Rowan’s Maryland regulatory, legislative, and stakeholder engagement activities
Work with leadership and subject matter expert teams to protect and expand Rowan’s Maryland portfolio
Help bring Rowan’s portfolio of projects into fruition by ensuring a favorable regulatory landscape
Track legislation and rulemaking that may impact company operations
Represent Rowan at policy stakeholder meetings and events
Communicate the benefits of Rowan project investments to the Governor’s Office, state agencies, economic development partners, elected officials, and the community
Drive strategic engagement with trade associations and manage consultants and relevant third parties
Support Economic Development, Development, and Energy SMEs in navigating Maryland’s policy landscape
Analyze regulatory and policy developments affecting investments, including energy, tax, AI, air permitting, and data-center matters
Establish, maintain, and grow relationships with Maryland Public Service Commission, state agencies, PJM, and other forums
Support the energy team with analysis of regulatory and market affairs issues and develop proactive engagement strategies
Communicate regulatory and market issues, business impacts, and opportunities to energy, site origination, site development, finance, and other teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a related field
5+ years of public policy experience within government and/or relevant nonprofits, public interest groups, business, campaigns or industry associations
Demonstrated ability to persuasively and diplomatically advocate policy positions publicly before key stakeholders on behalf of industry
Demonstrated track record of success developing strong partnerships with regulators, grid operators, AHJs, economic development organizations, state and local government, and other key stakeholders
Experience supporting corporate understanding of the U.S. energy market and regulatory environment
Core understanding of policies and regulations unique to Maryland, PJM and other markets across multiple disciplines, transmission planning and cost allocation, interconnection, market rules and reliable operations
Experience communicating with senior leaders and executives at all levels of the organization
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, highly cross-functional environment
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Regulatory experience, business development, and/or commercial experience preferred
Previous positions within renewable energy generation, storage, transmission, or electricity policy would be a strong asset
Deep experience leading advocacy on evolving policy impacting data center/energy industry preferred
Experience managing relationships across federal, regional, and state regulators strongly preferred
Passion for energy and environmental policy

Benefits

Comp & perks

Up to 25% travel for meetings, company gatherings or to project sites
Hybrid working environment
Team building and educational opportunities
Generous benefits package including robust health benefits and a 401(k)-company contribution
Unlimited PTO
RTD ECO pass or parking reimbursement
Competitive compensation, bonus, and an incentive plan