Operational Compliance Manager

Summary

Join Intersect Power as a Compliance Manager and play a key role in developing and managing their NERC CIP Medium Impact program. You will collaborate with various teams, including IT, Engineering, and Legal, to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Responsibilities include project management, risk analysis, internal control implementation, and regulatory reporting. This position requires a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years of experience in NERC compliance, and strong project management and communication skills. Intersect Power offers a fully flexible workplace, exceptional healthcare benefits, unlimited PTO, paid parental leave, and various other perks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in business, engineering, or similar discipline or related work experience
• 5+ years of work experience in NERC compliance and the electric regulatory industry; examples include Engineering and compliance departments, federal or state regulatory role(s)
• Familiarity with NERC CIP Medium Impact Reliability Standards and Requirements, ERCOT, and CAISO
• Highly organized
• Attention to detail
• Project management skills
• Ability to collaborate across teams
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Able to thrive in a remote environment

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance in compliance activities to support requirements with NERC, PUC, and ISO standards, and others as necessary with a focus on NERC CIP Medium Impact program development
• Serve as the primary project manager to develop the NERC CIP Medium Impact program and own future program implementation and ongoing management
• Manage activities related to risk analysis, procedure and internal controls implementation, controls verification, evidence and artifact management, monitoring, and reporting
• Monitor existing and new compliance requirements, identify potential impact to compliance program and communicate any impacts and support technical SMEs during implementation of existing, revised, or new requirements
• Lead and make regulatory filings which may include managing and coordinating outside counsel, consultants, internal SMEs, and other project personnel
• Partner with all levels of cross-functional teams and subject matter experts throughout the organization to analyze, recommend and support compliance implementation, understanding, and corrective action efforts, as needed
• Design and manage internal assessments, evaluate compliance, investigate potential noncompliance violations, document these in accordance with regulatory norms and industry good practices, and design appropriate corrective actions and mitigation plans to address identified internal control weaknesses and compliance evidence deficiencies
• Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with regulators, internal teams, and third-party service providers
• Support technical SMEs in identifying mitigations and providing project management support of technical compliance related projects
• Actively participate in industry organizations, conferences, workshops, and forums regarding internal controls for existing and new standards and requirements
• Support compliance on-boarding of solar projects during the construction phases

Preferred Qualifications

Any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education and experience to meet minimum qualifications

Benefits

• Salary: $130,000 USD to $140,000 USD base salary with 25-30% annual target bonus
• Exceptional Healthcare: Access comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with 100% premium coverage for both you and your dependents
• Financial Security: Benefit from a 3% non-elective employer contribution to either your 401k or RRSP, ensuring your financial future is on the right track
• Time Off: Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) + two company-wide vacation weeks (Fourth of July & End of year). We believe in the importance of rest and relaxation
• Family-Friendly Policies: Experience up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, with an additional 6 weeks for birth parents. We support you through the exciting journey of parenthood
• Mental Health and Well-being: Access mental health and behavioral coaching services through Headspace providing you with the support you need to thrive both personally and professionally
• Family Planning Support: Navigate family planning with ease through our partnership with Carrot and Maven, ensuring a seamless experience for new parents
• Perks: Enjoy a variety of perks, including a $150 USD monthly food stipend on UberEats, pet insurance allowance, and $150 USD monthly phone & internet reimbursement
• Tech-Ready: Gear up with our new hire tech package, including a laptop, monitor, docking station, webcam, headphones, and more. Set up your home office with provided furniture, including a desk and chair