Partner, Public Affairs
Hut 8 is an energy infrastructure platform that develops and operates power, digital infrastructure, and compute assets. Its platform supports energy-intensive technologies, including AI and Bitcoin mining.
Funding history
About Hut 8
Hut 8 develops, commercializes, and operates an integrated portfolio of power, digital infrastructure, and compute assets. It manages energy assets such as powered land, interconnects, substations, and switchyards; operates purpose-built facilities for energy-intensive applications; and deploys specialized hardware for technologies including AI and Bitcoin mining.
Skills
Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will shape and navigate state and federal energy policy affecting the business. You'll develop a policy agenda, track legislation and incentives, serve as liaison to federal agencies, Congress, and state commissions, ensure regulatory compliance, secure economic incentives, and build a government affairs team over time. Travel up to 50%.
Requirements
- 10+ years in government affairs, regulatory strategy, or public policy leadership, preferably in energy or infrastructure
- Demonstrated success engaging with federal and state policymakers, regulators, and economic development entities
- Deep understanding of U.S. regulatory landscape including energy markets, utilities, and conservation policy
- Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and advocacy skills
- Proven leadership managing cross-functional initiatives
- Experience with state utility commissions, DOE, FERC, and Congress a plus
- Experience with economic development incentives and tax policy a plus
Responsibilities
- Develop and lead a proactive policy agenda for energy, water use, conservation, and economic development
- Track, analyze, and communicate impacts of legislation, regulations, and tax incentives
- Advocate for regulatory outcomes including accelerated interconnection and data center incentives
- Serve as primary liaison with federal agencies, Congressional offices, state regulatory commissions, and economic development committees
- Represent the organization before associations, committees, coalitions, and public forums
- Ensure compliance with evolving federal and state regulations
- Establish frameworks for monitoring compliance and reporting
- Partner with tax and economic development functions to secure incentives
- Build and mentor a Regulatory & Government Affairs team
- Provide strategic counsel to senior leadership on policy trends and risks