<div><b><span style="font-size:18px;">About This Role</span></b></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">As part of Intersect’s Government Affairs team, you’ll serve as the regional digital policy expert for the South Central region, supporting expansion across the broader Southwest Power Pool (SPP) and ERCOT footprints. This role coordinates state-level legislative activity in partnership with the Head of Texas Government Affairs and leads regulatory engagement affecting the company’s business interests, including work with state agencies, utility commissions, grid operators (ERCOT and SPP), and administrative and executive branch officials.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">You’ll represent Intersect externally with trade associations, digital infrastructure organizations, energy and data center industry groups, and NGOs, while leading campaigns to advance legislative and regulatory priorities. The role supports Intersect’s growing AI and cloud-infrastructure strategy and works closely with regional Development, Permitting, and Community Engagement teams. This position reports to the Head of State Government Affairs and is based in-region (Texas preferred), with required in-person engagement across assigned states.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">Position based out of Austin, TX.</span></div><div><br></div><div><b><span style="font-size:18px;">Team Overview</span></b></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">This team plays a critical role in advancing Intersect’s mission to accelerate the clean energy transition by shaping policy environments that enable responsible growth at scale. Through close collaboration with internal partners and external stakeholders, the Government Affairs team ensures alignment between company priorities, political realities, and market conditions, helping unlock long-term value for communities, customers, and the business.</span></div><div><br></div><div><b><span style="font-size:18px;">What You’ll Do</span></b></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:18px;">Advance State Legislative and Regulatory Strategy</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Represent the company before state legislatures, public utility commissions, grid operators (ERCOT, SPP), and relevant state agencies across Texas, Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and adjacent states</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Identify and advance strategic policy priorities enabling energy and data center/AI infrastructure development</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Advocate the company’s positions and build consensus across legislative offices, regulatory staff, grid operators, and industry partners</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Lead campaigns and deploy resources to accomplish Government Affairs objectives at the state level</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:18px;">Build and Manage External Relationships</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Maintain strong relationships with policymakers, executive officials, staff, and regional stakeholders</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Engage actively in regional and national associations related to energy, data centers, cloud infrastructure, and AI policy</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Build coalitions of aligned corporate, community, and third-party interests to advance priority outcomes</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Represent Intersect with trade associations, digital infrastructure organizations, industry groups, and NGOs</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:18px;">Provide Internal Policy Leadership and Insight</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Serve as an internal expert on government and regulatory dynamics in assigned states and translate emerging risks into recommended actions</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Understand critical milestones for development, permitting, and community engagement teams and provide support where a government affairs nexus exists</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Manage internal communications and reporting on policy issues, regulatory developments, and advocacy efforts</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:18px;">Manage Resources and Operations</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Plan, budget, and manage outside consultants, lobbyists, technical advisors, and legal counsel</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Manage and deliver the regional political contribution budget effectively and transparently</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Potentially manage regional Government Affairs staff as the team expands</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Support additional responsibilities as required to advance company objectives</span></div><div><br></div><div><b><span style="font-size:18px;">What You’ll Bring</span></b></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• At least 5+ years of private-sector experience interacting with state energy policy or managing government affairs • in Texas or comparable South Central states</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Experience working on public policy issues related to data centers, digital infrastructure, cloud computing, AI, or other large energy-intensive facilities</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Familiarity with the policy landscape surrounding cloud services and AI, including data governance, cybersecurity, and AI safety or accountability, with the ability to translate technical concepts into policy-relevant terms</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Experience navigating land use, zoning, and permitting processes for large-scale industrial, digital, or energy infrastructure projects</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Working knowledge of environmental resource issues associated with large energy-intensive facilities, including energy and water usage, emissions, and power procurement, and the ability to advocate for practical, data-driven policy solutions</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Understanding of electric power system planning for large loads, including interconnection, transmission constraints, and co-location strategies for new generation or storage</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Familiarity with ERCOT and SPP market design and interconnection processes, strongly preferred</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Demonstrated success in coalition-building and stakeholder alignment</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Strong political judgment and commercial sensibility</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Excellent problem-solving, strategic thinking, and decision-making skills</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Ability to summarize complex issues and translate them into actionable strategies</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Highly driven, detail-oriented, and self-motivated, with the ability to work effectively in a remote-first environment</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Ability to maintain discretion and exercise sound judgment</span></div><br><br><br><div><b style="font-size:18px;">Total Rewards</b></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">At Intersect, we care about your well-being, growth, and balance. Here’s how we support you:</span></div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-size:16px;">Total Compensation:</b><span style="font-size:16px;"> $214,000 - $225,000 (total compensation includes base salary + bonus)</span></div><div><b style="font-size:16px;">Health &amp; wellness:</b><span style="font-size:16px;"> 100% premium coverage for you and your dependents on medical, dental, and vision</span></div><div><b style="font-size:16px;">Time to recharge:</b><span style="font-size:16px;"> Unlimited PTO, plus two company-wide breaks (Fourth of July &amp; end of year)</span></div><div><b style="font-size:16px;">Family support:</b><span style="font-size:16px;"> Up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, plus 6 additional weeks for birth parents; access to family planning and family care support through Carrot and Maven</span></div><div><b style="font-size:16px;">Mental health:</b><span style="font-size:16px;"> Free access to Spring Health, including 5 free therapy and psychiatry sessions, plus a Headspace account for mindfulness and meditation through our physical health vendor, Wellhub+</span></div><div><b style="font-size:16px;">Perks &amp; extras:</b><span style="font-size:16px;"> $150 monthly food stipend, $150 monthly reimbursement for cell phone and internet, pet insurance allowance, full home office setup, free access to UrbanSitter with $625 in quarterly company-paid credits, ActiveHero, and One Medical</span></div>

<p>Founded in 2016, Intersect Power is a clean energy company bringing innovative and scalable low-carbon solutions to its customers in retail and wholesale energy markets. The company develops some of the world&rsquo;s largest clean energy resources providing low-carbon electricity, fuels, and related products to customers across North America.</p>

Government Affairs Lead - South Central & SPP (Energy & Data Centers)

<div><b><span>About This Role</span></b></div><div><span>As part of Intersect’s Government Affairs team, you’ll serve as the regional digital policy expert for the South Central region, supporting expansion across the broader Southwest Power Pool (SPP) and ERCOT footprints. This role coordinates state-level legislative activity in partnership with the Head of Texas Government Affairs and leads regulatory engagement affecting the company’s business interests, including work with state agencies, utility commissions, grid operators (ERCOT and SPP), and administrative and executive branch officials.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span>You’ll represent Intersect externally with trade associations, digital infrastructure organizations, energy and data center industry groups, and NGOs, while leading campaigns to advance legislative and regulatory priorities. The role supports Intersect’s growing AI and cloud-infrastructure strategy and works closely with regional Development, Permitting, and Community Engagement teams. This position reports to the Head of State Government Affairs and is based in-region (Texas preferred), with required in-person engagement across assigned states.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span>Position based out of Austin, TX.</span></div><div><br></div><div><b><span>Team Overview</span></b></div><div><span>This team plays a critical role in advancing Intersect’s mission to accelerate the clean energy transition by shaping policy environments that enable responsible growth at scale. Through close collaboration with internal partners and external stakeholders, the Government Affairs team ensures alignment between company priorities, political realities, and market conditions, helping unlock long-term value for communities, customers, and the business.</span></div><div><br></div><div><b><span>What You’ll Do</span></b></div><div><br></div><div><span>Advance State Legislative and Regulatory Strategy</span></div><div><span>•&nbsp;Represent the company before state legislatures, public utility commissions, grid operators (ERCOT, SPP), and relevant state agencies across Texas, Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and adjacent states</span></div><div><span>•&nbsp;Identify and advance strategic policy priorities enabling energy and data center/AI infrastructure development</span></div><div><span>•&nbsp;Advocate the company’s positions and build consensus across legislative offices, regulatory staff, grid operators, and industry partners</span></div><div><span>•&nbsp;Lead campaigns and deploy resources to accomplish Government Affairs objectives at the state level</span></div><div><br></div><div><span>Build and Manage External Relationships</span></div><div><span>•&nbsp;Maintain strong relationships with policymakers, executive officials, staff, and regional stakeholders</span></div><div><span>•&nbsp;Engage actively in regional and national associations related to energy, data centers, cloud infrastructure, and AI policy</span></div><div><span>•&nbsp;Build coalitions of aligned corporate, community, and third-party interests to advance priority outcomes</span></div><div><span>•&nbsp;Represent Intersect with trade associations, digital infrastructure organizations, industry groups, and NGOs</span></div><div><br></div><div><span>Provide Internal Policy Leadership and Insight</span></div><div><span>•&nbsp;Serve as an internal expert on government and regulatory dynamics in assigned states and translate emerging risks into recommended actions</span></div><div><span>•&nbsp;Understand critical milestones for development, permitting, and community engagement teams and provide support where a government affairs nexus exists</span></div><div><span>•&nbsp;Manage internal communications and reporting on policy issues, regulatory developments, and advocacy efforts</span></div><div><br></div><div><span>Manage Resources and Operations</span></div><div><span>•&nbsp;Plan, budget, and manage outside consultants, lobbyists, technical advisors, and legal counsel</span></div><div><span>•&nbsp;Manage and deliver the regional political contribution budget effectively and transparently</span></div><div><span>•&nbsp;Potentially manage regional Government Affairs staff as the team expands</span></div><div><span>•&nbsp;Support additional responsibilities as required to advance company objectives</span></div><div><br></div><div><b><span>What You’ll Bring</span></b></div><div><span>•&nbsp;At least 5+ years of private-sector experience interacting with state energy policy or managing government affairs •&nbsp;in Texas or comparable South Central states</span></div><div><span>•&nbsp;Experience working on public policy issues related to data centers, digital infrastructure, cloud computing, AI, or other large energy-intensive facilities</span></div><div><span>•&nbsp;Familiarity with the policy landscape surrounding cloud services and AI, including data governance, cybersecurity, and AI safety or accountability, with the ability to translate technical concepts into policy-relevant terms</span></div><div><span>•&nbsp;Experience navigating land use, zoning, and permitting processes for large-scale industrial, digital, or energy infrastructure projects</span></div><div><span>•&nbsp;Working knowledge of environmental resource issues associated with large energy-intensive facilities, including energy and water usage, emissions, and power procurement, and the ability to advocate for practical, data-driven policy solutions</span></div><div><span>•&nbsp;Understanding of electric power system planning for large loads, including interconnection, transmission constraints, and co-location strategies for new generation or storage</span></div><div><span>•&nbsp;Familiarity with ERCOT and SPP market design and interconnection processes, strongly preferred</span></div><div><span>•&nbsp;Demonstrated success in coalition-building and stakeholder alignment</span></div><div><span>•&nbsp;Strong political judgment and commercial sensibility</span></div><div><span>•&nbsp;Excellent problem-solving, strategic thinking, and decision-making skills</span></div><div><span>•&nbsp;Ability to summarize complex issues and translate them into actionable strategies</span></div><div><span>•&nbsp;Outstanding written and verbal communication skills</span></div><div><span>•&nbsp;Highly driven, detail-oriented, and self-motivated, with the ability to work effectively in a remote-first environment</span></div><div><span>•&nbsp;Ability to maintain discretion and exercise sound judgment</span></div><br><br><br><div><b>Total Rewards</b></div><div><span>At Intersect, we care about your well-being, growth, and balance. Here’s how we support you:</span></div><div><br></div><div><b>Total Compensation:</b><span>&nbsp;$214,000 - $225,000 (total compensation includes base salary + bonus)</span></div><div><b>Health &amp; wellness:</b><span>&nbsp;100% premium coverage for you and your dependents on medical, dental, and vision</span></div><div><b>Time to recharge:</b><span>&nbsp;Unlimited PTO, plus two company-wide breaks (Fourth of July &amp; end of year)</span></div><div><b>Family support:</b><span>&nbsp;Up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, plus 6 additional weeks for birth parents; access to family planning and family care support through Carrot and Maven</span></div><div><b>Mental health:</b><span>&nbsp;Free access to Spring Health, including 5 free therapy and psychiatry sessions, plus a Headspace account for mindfulness and meditation through our physical health vendor, Wellhub+</span></div><div><b>Perks &amp; extras:</b><span>&nbsp;$150 monthly food stipend, $150 monthly reimbursement for cell phone and internet, pet insurance allowance, full home office setup, free access to UrbanSitter with $625 in quarterly company-paid credits, ActiveHero, and One Medical</span></div>

Government Affairs Lead - South Central & SPP (Energy & Data Centers)

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