Partner, Public Affairs

The role

This role shapes and influences state and federal policies impacting the business. You will navigate the energy regulatory landscape, manage government relationships, and optimize incentives for energy and infrastructure development.

What you will do

• Develop and lead a proactive policy agenda for energy, water use, conservation, and economic development.
• Track, analyze, and communicate impacts of federal and state legislation, regulations, and tax incentives.
• Advocate for regulatory outcomes like accelerated interconnection and data center incentives.
• Align policy priorities with executive leadership in Energy Origination, Tax, Finance, and Legal teams.
• Serve as primary liaison with federal agencies, Congressional offices, state regulatory commissions, and economic development committees.
• Cultivate relationships with decision-makers and industry partners to influence policy frameworks.
• Represent the organization before associations, committees, coalitions, and public forums.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations affecting development, conservation, and utility operations.
• Coordinate with internal project teams to provide regulatory guidance.
• Partner with tax and economic development functions to maximize state and federal incentives.

Required qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in government affairs, regulatory strategy, or public policy leadership
• Demonstrated success engaging with federal and state policymakers, regulators, and economic development entities
• Deep understanding of the U.S. regulatory landscape, including energy markets, utilities, conservation policy, and public incentives
• Strong strategic thinker with exceptional communication, relationship-building, and advocacy skills
• Proven leadership experience managing cross-functional initiatives and influencing outcomes at the highest levels

Nice to have

• Experience in energy, infrastructure, or related sectors
• Experience working in or with state utility commissions, federal agencies (e.g., DOE, FERC), and Congress
• Experience with economic development incentives and tax policy

About the company

Hut 8 builds physical infrastructure for AI and aims to be the defining physical infrastructure company of its generation.