Policy & Regulatory Affairs Manager

## About Emerald AI
We’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 Role
We’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 Responsibilities
– **Monitor policy developments** across relevant jurisdictions (e.g., energy, infrastructure, AI, or technology policy)
– **Translate regulatory changes** into business impact, providing clear recommendations to internal stakeholders
– **Support policy strategy** development, including identifying risks, opportunities, and engagement priorities
– **Draft policy materials** including briefing notes, consultation responses, position papers, and executive memos
– **Engage external stakeholders** including regulators, policymakers, industry associations, and partners
– **Coordinate cross‑functional alignment** with legal, product, operations, and leadership teams
– **Support advocacy efforts** including meetings, submissions, and public‑facing initiatives

## Minimum Requirements
– **5+ 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 landscapes
– **Excellent communication skills**; able to distill complex issues clearly and concisely
– **Experience drafting policy documents** or engaging in regulatory processes
– **Comfortable operating in ambiguity** and a fast‑paced environment
– **Proven cross‑functional collaboration** and ability to influence without authority
– **Experience in relevant sectors** to Emerald AI (e.g., energy, infrastructure, AI/tech)

## Preferred Requirements
– **Experience with PUCs or FERC**
– **Experience with ISO/RTOs** (e.g., PJM, ERCOT)
– **Direct engagement with regulators** or government officials
– **Experience in high‑growth environments**

## What We Offer
– **Make 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 0→1**. Influence strategy, GTM, org design, and customer/investor engagement from day one.
– **Competitive pay + equity** with stock options.
– **Comprehensive benefits** including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching.
– **Flexible location**: Work from D.C., Boston, or the Bay Area, with 2 WFH days/week.
– **Backed by top investors** including Radical Ventures and NVIDIA.

## Commitment to Inclusion
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other protected ground under applicable human rights legislation.

Emerald AI strives to respect the dignity and independence of people with disabilities and is committed to giving them the same opportunity to succeed as all other employees.

Inclusiveness is core to our culture at Emerald AI, and we strive to ensure you get the most from your interview experience. Emerald AI makes reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to the Talent team.

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