Energy Regulatory Lead
Core
Own energy regulatory strategy and execution for OpenAI's global data center portfolio, acting as the bridge between infrastructure teams and public policy/government affairs.
Role type
Individual contributor lead, energy regulatory strategist
Builds
Regulatory playbooks, trackers, governance frameworks, and executive-ready analyses for infrastructure expansion
Domain
Energy regulation, utility strategy, power markets, data center infrastructure
Deliverable
Dashboards & analysis
Required skills
U.S. electric utility regulation expertise, tariff and interconnection knowledge, regulatory diligence, transactional regulatory support, stakeholder management, executive communication
Preferred skills
Experience with large-load service requirements, RTO/ISO market structures, utility service agreements, PPAs, and regulatory filings
Technologies
None explicitly listed
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain energy regulatory strategy across priority U.S. markets; coordinate with Public Policy and Government Affairs on regulatory priorities; translate project requirements into regulatory objectives; lead regulatory diligence for infrastructure opportunities; support transactional work including review of utility agreements and PPAs; coordinate regulatory submissions and stakeholder meetings; monitor utility rate cases and policy changes; build decision frameworks for investment decisions; develop relationships with utilities and regulators; create repeatable playbooks for regulatory diligence.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC