
Policy & Regulatory Affairs Manager
Emerald AI
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Washington D.C. • California • District of Columbia • United States
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About the role
- 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
- Coordinate 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)
Benefits
- 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. Stock options let you share in the value you help create.
- 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.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
policy analysisregulatory affairsdrafting policy documentsstakeholder engagementrisk identificationopportunity analysisadvocacy effortsconsultation responsesposition papersexecutive memos
Soft Skills
written communicationverbal communicationcross-functional collaborationinfluence without authorityoperating in ambiguitystrategic thinkingproblem-solvingstakeholder managementclear recommendationsengagement priorities