Policy & Regulatory Affairs Manager

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.

Responsibilities

• Monitor 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 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 with external stakeholders, including regulators, policymakers, industry associations, and partners
• Cross-functional alignment with legal, product, operations, and leadership teams
• Support advocacy efforts, including meetings, submissions, and public-facing initiatives

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 written and verbal 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 ability to work cross-functionally and influence without authority
• Experience in relevant sectors to Emerald AI (e.g., energy, infrastructure, AI/tech)

Preferred requirements

• Experience 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 officials
• Experience at a high-growth company or scaling organization