Lead Regulatory Compliance Analyst

Summary

Join the California Independent System Operator (ISO) as a Lead Regulatory Compliance Analyst and ensure programmatic compliance and audit readiness with NERC reliability standards, ISO Tariff, and FERC obligations. You will serve as a primary liaison to regulatory agencies, lead internal readiness efforts, and leverage AI tools to increase efficiency and accuracy in compliance assessments. Responsibilities include assessing potential compliance violations, managing compliance with federal and state laws, actively participating in stakeholder engagement, and leading implementation activities. You will also track regulatory changes, facilitate the development of the ISO's position on new standards, and coordinate internal readiness activities. The role involves coordinating submittals to regulatory agencies, managing NERC agreements, representing the ISO in regulatory forums, and developing compliance training. Collaboration with the Risk & Controls team to optimize automation tools is also crucial. This hybrid or fully remote position offers relocation assistance.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree (BA, BS) or equivalent education, training or experience in Business, Legal, Information Management, or a related field
• Equivalent years of education and training, plus six (6) or more years related experience
• Experience in NERC or FERC regulatory compliance, audit support, or related roles
• Experience in leading projects or mentoring team members
• Strong working knowledge of NERC mandatory reliability standards, regulatory compliance frameworks, and audit processes required
• Experience supporting regulatory filings, audit readiness activities, and compliance monitoring programs
• Familiarity with ISO Tariff and FERC regulatory reporting obligations
• Demonstrated ability to interpret regulatory requirements and contribute to internal investigations and corrective action plans
• Demonstrates fundamental management and leadership skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment as a leader, facilitator and team member
• Ability to provide practical and feasible solutions to problems, keeping multiple conflicting considerations into account
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and writing skills required
• Excellent analytical skills are required, including the ability to effectively communicate complex technical and regulatory concepts clearly and in a non-technical manner
• Must be able to handle a dynamic and changing work environment, and work independently
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
• Self-motivated, problem solving skills and the ability to influence others without direct authority
• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to assess complex compliance issues
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Collaborative mindset with a demonstrated ability to work effectively across teams and departments
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development in the regulatory compliance field

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assessing and investigating potential compliance violations, including, without limitation, potential violations of federal and state laws, NERC reliability standards, ISO Tariff, or corporate policies
• Responsible for the end-to-end change management of compliance with federal and state laws and regulations
• Actively participates in the stakeholder engagement phase for standards development and collaborates with Legal and SMEs to ensure the ISO’s interests are protected
• Leads and supports implementation and internal readiness activities to ensure compliance with new or revised standards
• Responsible for tracking changes resulting from new or revised regulatory requirements
• Monitors regulatory changes and assesses impacts to existing compliance procedures and controls
• Facilitates the development of the ISO’s position on new and evolving reliability standards
• Coordinates internal readiness activities in collaboration with compliance liaisons and business partners
• Leverages AI-enabled tools to streamline compliance assessments, evidence collection, and audit preparation across all regulatory areas
• Reviews, validates, and supplements AI-generated outputs to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with regulatory expectations
• Ensures corrective action plans resulting from assessments and audits are tracked and closed in a timely manner
• Utilizes operational tools and data mining to perform independent compliance assessments related to system operational and market events as needed
• Coordinates submittals to regulatory agencies (e.g. WECC, NERC, and FERC) ensuring accuracy and timeliness, in accordance with established KPIs
• Manages NERC Coordinated Functional Registration agreements (CFR) and other external compliance documentation
• Represents the ISO in regulatory forums and peer engagement efforts
• Develops and delivers compliance training and awareness activities, including articles, forums, or targeted sessions
• Promotes a culture of regulatory compliance awareness and ownership through education and collaborative discussions
• Ensures alignment with the Risk & Controls team on shared requirements and mitigation plans
• Partners with the Risk & Controls team to optimize use of automation tools in regulatory workflows
• Develops prompts, refines data inputs, and enhances the quality of AI-generated compliance assessments and documentation
• Supports efforts to evaluate AI accuracy, reduce manual workload, and maintain a strong compliance posture in evolving technology environments
• Develops and maintains strong collaborative relationships with regulators
• Participates in external compliance forums, peer benchmarking, and industry events
• Remains current on regulatory trends, internal control standards, and risk mitigation practices
• May function as a Department Manager and is accountable to Manager for actions taken in Manager's absence
• May be granted additional supervisory authority based on department needs and/or consistent with departmental succession planning

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree preferred
• NERC System Operator Certification, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) strongly preferred
• Exposure to engineering principles within the energy sector is a plus
• Experience using compliance management systems or automation tools is desirable

Benefits

• The pay range for the Lead Regulatory Compliance Analyst is $139,575 - $232,625 annually
• This position is available in a hybrid or fully remote schedule
• Relocation assistance is available