Company Description
The California Independent System Operator (ISO) manages the flow of electricity across the high-voltage, long-distance power lines that make up 80 percent of California's power grid. We safeguard the economy and well-being of 30 million Californians by operating the grid reliably 24/7.
As the impartial grid operator, the California ISO opens access to the wholesale power market that is designed to diversify resources and lower prices. It also grants equal access to 25,865 circuit-miles of power lines and reduces barriers to diverse resources competing to bring power to customers.
The California ISO's function is often compared to that of air traffic controllers. It would be grossly unfair for air traffic controllers to represent one airline and profit from allowing that company's planes to go through before others. In the same way, the California ISO operates independently—managing the electron traffic on a power grid we do not own—making sure electricity is safely delivered to utilities and consumers on time and reliably.
The California ISO is committed to the health, safety, and work/life integration of it employees and is proud to offer flexible work arrangements. This position would be eligible to participate in a hybrid or remote schedule. Relocation assistance is available.
Job Description
Under the supervision of the Manager, NERC O&P and Tariff Compliance, develops the skills, knowledge and ability to develop and implement ISO Tariff and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regulatory compliance processes. Accountable for activities related to compliance processes including investigating events of noncompliance, performing causal analysis, written and verbal reporting to a variety of stakeholders, including regulators, collaboration with stakeholders across the organization, interviewing skills, and ability to read and comprehend technical written materials.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Develops the skills, knowledge and ability to create and implement ISO Tariff compliance processes. Provides support to the internal compliance program. Identifies and acts on opportunities to enhance existing compliance processes using concepts of continuous improvement. Conducts compliance assessments and investigations in partnership with Legal for FERC and/or tariff-related regulatory compliance. Performs follow-up on corrective actions. Effectively and proactively communicates, including obtaining buy-in from stakeholders as necessary.
- Responsible for maintaining tariff compliance data, including risk rankings, ownership, controls, and related updates when required. Ensures data remains accurate by reviewing updates to tariff language and working with owners across the organization to identify necessary updates or validate existing data.
- In partnership with Legal, attend and participate in recurring meetings with other internal business units and regulators (e.g. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission), to ensure all potential tariff concerns are adequately captured, vetted and investigated as necessary, then document resolutions.
- Provides input to the Compliance Communication Plan to help identify opportunities for raising awareness and identifying training needs across the organization, related to the ISO’s compliance obligations.
- Provides support for other compliance related activities, as requested by the Director.
Qualifications
Level of Education and Discipline:
A Bachelor's degree (BA, BS) in Business, Legal, Communication, Information Management or related field.
Amount of Experience:
Equivalent years of education and training, plus five (5) or more years related experience.
Type of Experience:
Requires investigation skills, ability to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders, strong verbal and writing skills, comfort with leading meetings, and proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Knowledge of corporate compliance programs, regulatory change management processes, and FERC enforcement rules and procedures is strongly desired. Broad knowledge of utility industry is desirable
Additional Skills and Abilities:
Demonstrates the ability to work effectively in a team environment as a facilitator and team member. Ability to provide practical and feasible solutions to problems, keeping multiple conflicting considerations into account. Strong interpersonal, communication, and writing skills required. Strong analytical skills are required, including the ability to effectively communicate complex technical materials and concepts 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.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
What We Do
The California Independent System Operator (ISO) manages the flow of electricity across the high-voltage, long-distance power lines that make up 80 percent of California's power grid. We safeguard the economy and well-being of 30 million Californians by "keeping the lights on" 24/7.
As the impartial grid operator, the California ISO opens access to the wholesale power market that is designed to diversify resources and lower prices. It also grants equal access to 25,865 circuit-miles of power lines and reduces barriers to diverse resources competing to bring power to customers.
The California ISO's function is often compared to that of air traffic controllers. It would be grossly unfair for air traffic controllers to represent one airline and profit from allowing that company's planes to go through before others. In the same way, the California ISO operates independently—managing the electron traffic on a power grid we do not own—making sure electricity is safely delivered to utilities and consumers on time and reliably.
