Director, State Policy

Crusoe is on a mission to accelerate the abundance of energy and intelligence. As the only vertically integrated AI infrastructure company built from the ground up, we own and operate each layer of the stack — from electrons to tokens — to power the world's most ambitious AI workloads. When you join Crusoe, you join a team that is building the future, faster.

We're in the midst of the greatest industrial revolution of our time. The demand for AI compute is boundless, and power is a bottleneck. We're solving that — with an energy-first approach that makes AI infrastructure better for the world and faster for the people innovating with AI.

We're looking for problem-solving, opportunity-finding teammates with a sense of urgency, who believe in the scale of our ambition and thrive on a path not fully paved — people who want to grow their careers alongside a team of experts across energy, manufacturing, data center construction, and cloud services.

If you want to do the most meaningful work of your career, help our customers and partners advance their AI strategies, and be part of a high-performing team that believes in each other, come build with us at Crusoe.

About This Role:

As the Director, State Policy, you will lead the strategic development and execution of Crusoe’s legislative agenda at the state-level across Crusoe’s multi-state footprint. You are a seasoned advocate who understands that the most effective policy work happens at the intersection of business goals and the public interest. You will be responsible for navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of AI regulation, data privacy, and energy sustainability, ensuring that our innovations are supported by a stable and forward-thinking policy environment.

What You’ll Be Working On:

• 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.

• Lobbyist Management: Direct and evaluate a network of external consultants and contract lobbyists to ensure strict alignment with corporate ethics and strategic ROI.

What You’ll Bring to the Team:

• 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.

• Bipartisan Network: A demonstrated ability to work effectively with stakeholders across the political spectrum.

• Proven Track Record: Demonstrated success in passing (or defeating) significant legislation or navigating high-stakes regulatory proceedings.

• Communication: Exceptional writing and public speaking skills; ability to distill complex technical issues into compelling narratives for non-technical policymakers.

• Political Acumen: A deep understanding of state-level political dynamics and the ability to work effectively on both sides of the aisle.

• Travel: Ability to travel frequently to state capitals (up to 50% during legislative sessions).

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation

• Restricted Stock Units

• Paid time off & paid holidays

• Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance

• Employer contributions to HSA account

• Paid parental leave

• Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability

• Professional development & tuition reimbursement

• Mental health & wellness support

• Commuter benefits (parking & transit)

• Cell phone stipend

• 401(k) Retirement plan with company match up to 4% of salary

• Volunteer time off

Compensation:

Compensation will be paid in the range of $164,000 - $205,000 + Bonus. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation to be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Crusoe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.