Operational Compliance Team Member

Summary

Join Intersect Power, a leading clean energy company, as a Compliance Manager to develop and manage their NERC CIP Medium program. This key role involves collaborating with various teams (IT, Engineering, Legal, etc.) to ensure compliance with NERC, PUC, and ISO standards. You will be responsible for project management, risk analysis, internal controls, regulatory filings, and relationship building with regulators. The position requires strong leadership, communication, and project management skills, along with experience in NERC compliance and the electric regulatory industry. Intersect Power offers a flexible remote work environment with team gatherings, along with a competitive salary and benefits package including comprehensive healthcare, retirement contributions, unlimited PTO, parental leave, and various 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

Benefits

• 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
• Salary: $130,000 USD to $140,000 USD base salary with 25-30% annual target bonus