Director, State Policy

Responsibilities

• Strategic Advocacy: Develop and execute multi-state strategies to advance policy goals. Proactively identify legislative trends and develop "playbooks" to mitigate risks.
• Government Relations: Build and maintain high-level relationships with Governors, State Attorneys General, Legislators, and key agency leaders (e.g., Public Utility Commissions).
• Internal Advisory: Act as a "Policy-as-a-Service" state lead for internal teams (Legal, Engineering, and Finance). Translate complex state laws into actionable guidance cross-functionally.
• Coalition Leadership: Partner with the local + economic development + community teams to drive industry trade associations and third-party engagement. Build "unlikely coalitions" to drive consensus on complex topics like energy grid modernization and AI ethics.

This role creates positive change by ensuring that Crusoe's innovations in AI and sustainable technology are supported by a stable and forward-thinking policy environment, driving meaningful innovation and responsible, transformative cloud infrastructure.

• Experience: 8–12+ years of experience in government affairs, public policy, or law. Experience in the energy, tech, or infrastructure sectors is highly preferred.
• Sector Expertise: Previous experience navigating policy for data centers, renewable energy, or emerging technologies (AI/ML).
• Legal Acumen: Advanced degree in Public Policy or JD a plus. Ability to analyze and draft complex legislative text.
• Communication: Proven ability to simplify highly technical concepts for non-technical policymakers. Exceptional writing and public speaking skills.

• Industry competitive pay
• Restricted Stock Units in a fast growing, well-funded technology company
• Health insurance package options that include HDHP and PPO, vision, and dental for you and your dependents
• Employer contributions to HSA accounts
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Teladoc
• 401(k) with a 100% match up to 4% of salary
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Subscription to the Calm app
• MetLife Legal
• Company paid commuter benefit; $300 per month

Crusoe's mission is to accelerate the abundance of energy and intelligence. They craft the engine that powers a world where people can create ambitiously with AI without sacrificing scale, speed, or sustainability.