Policy & Regulatory Affairs Manager

Policy & Regulatory Affairs Manager LocationWashington D.C.; Bay Area; BostonEmployment TypeFull timeLocation TypeHybridDepartmentPolicy & Regulatory AffairsAbout Emerald AIWe’re at a pivotal moment for AI and energy. Demand for compute is skyrocketing, but power constraints are becoming a critical bottleneck. Emerald AI sits at the intersection of these two worlds, enabling AI data centers to scale without overwhelming the grid.Our Emerald Conductor software platform makes data centers flexible and responsive, allowing them to adjust power usage dynamically. This unlocks massive AI growth without major new infrastructure, while also strengthening the grid and supporting the expansion of renewable energy.We’re a team of experts across AI, cloud, software, and energy—on a mission to scale AI sustainably. We’re backed by leading investors and partners including Radical Ventures and NVIDIA.Learn more about our vision, team, and backers at https://www.emeraldai.co/.About the RoleWe’re looking for a Policy & Regulatory Affairs Manager to help shape and execute our policy and regulatory strategy at a critical moment of growth. As demand accelerates and regulatory landscapes evolve, this role will be instrumental in ensuring we can scale effectively while navigating complex policy environments.You’ll help translate external regulatory developments into clear, actionable insights that inform company strategy. You’ll play a key role in identifying risks and opportunities, shaping our policy positions, and ensuring alignment between our business objectives and the broader regulatory context.You’ll work closely with legal, product, operations, and leadership teams, as well as external stakeholders including regulators, policymakers, and industry groups. This role requires a high degree of ownership and judgment - you’ll be expected to operate independently, prioritize effectively in a fast-moving environment, and influence decisions across the organization.Key ResponsibilitiesMonitor and analyze policy developments across relevant jurisdictions (e.g., energy, infrastructure, AI, or technology policy)Translate regulatory changes into business impact, providing clear recommendations to internal stakeholdersSupport policy strategy development, including identifying risks, opportunities, and engagement prioritiesDraft policy materials, including briefing notes, consultation responses, position papers, and executive memosEngage with external stakeholders, including regulators, policymakers, industry associations, and partnersCoordinate cross-functional alignment with legal, product, operations, and leadership teamsSupport advocacy efforts, including meetings, submissions, and public-facing initiativesMinimum requirements5+ years of experience in public policy, government, regulatory affairs, or a related field (e.g., government agency, consultancy, think tank, or in-house)Strong understanding of regulatory processes and stakeholder landscapesExcellent written and verbal communication skills; able to distill complex issues clearly and conciselyExperience drafting policy documents or engaging in regulatory processesComfortable operating in ambiguity and a fast-paced environmentProven ability to work cross-functionally and influence without authorityExperience in relevant sectors to Emerald AI (e.g., energy, infrastructure, AI/tech)Preferred requirementsExperience working with or before state Public Utility Commissions and/or the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).Experience working with or before Independent System Operators/Regional Transmission Organizations (ISO/RTOs) (e.g., PJM, ERCOT)Experience engaging directly before regulators or government officialsExperience at a high-growth company or scaling organizationWhat We OfferMake an impact. Solve the AI power bottleneck and shape how data centers scale sustainably.Join a world-class team of AI, cloud, software, and energy experts in a collaborative, low-ego environment.Build from...