Senior Regulatory Compliance Analyst

Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow our community with top talented individuals like you!  With our rapidly growing, award winning energy efficiency programs, our pathway to an exciting and innovative future is now.

 

PSE's Federal & Regional Policy team is looking for qualified candidates to fill an open Senior Regulatory Compliance Analyst position!

Specific details regarding the work arrangements for this position will be discussed in further detail during the interview process.

Job Description

Performs research, planning, development and implementation of federal, regional, and state filings and compliance programs to ensure the Company meets all federal, state and other regulatory requirements. Advises internal departments of regulatory requirements and provides strategic guidance to meet those requirements. Develops and conducts employee training on the relevant requirements. Monitors and interprets federal, regional, and state regulations, orders, proceedings, and rules to stay informed of current and changing requirements.

 

Upholds the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE’s operating and/or field procedures related to work responsibilities. Promotes and supports a culture of total safety.

 

Demonstrates commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically and consistent with our core values and Code of Conduct. Ensures duties are performed in accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations.

Job Responsibilities

• Researches and prepares strategic analysis to ensure the company remains compliant with current federal, regional, state and other statutes, regulations and orders.
• Provides regulatory support and coordination for federal, regional, and state rulemaking proceedings and tariff filings.
• Monitors federal, regional, state, and other regulations and orders to stay informed on pending or upcoming changes to compliance obligations.
• Works cooperatively across the organization to communicate pending or upcoming compliance obligations and obtains input in aligning regulatory proposals with the company objectives.
• Performs and supports filing of comments in regional stakeholder proceedings.
• Coordinates and collaborates, where appropriate, with regional investor-owned and publicly owned utilities on compliance matters and best practices.
• Develops training programs to ensure employees are knowledgeable regarding general regulatory and compliance matters.
• Coordinates with other PSE personnel to meet compliance standards and timelines in other departments.
• Supports regulatory proceedings and data requests in which PSE is a party or respondent.
• Coordinates or participates in activities to support PSE’s market-based rate authority at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, economics, and finance, engineering or applicable field, and five years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong organizational, analytical and communication skills including ability to interact with a wide variety of individuals.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new and upgraded computerized systems to job responsibilities, including use of software tracking mechanism for compliance issues, word-processing, spreadsheets and presentation programs.
• Understanding of federal and state rules and regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access, or other database applications.

Desired Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of compliance regulations and processes specific to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and wholesale electricity markets.
• Knowledge of utility operations and electricity trading functions.
• Knowledge of key Federal Energy Regulatory Commission orders.
• Understanding of Washington State clean energy laws and regulations.

Additional Information

At PSE we value and respect our employees and provide them opportunities to excel. We offer a competitive compensation and rewards package.

 

The pay range for this position is $79,200.00 - $131,700.00, and this position is eligible for annual goals based incentive bonuses. 

 

PSE offers a suite of benefits to our employees. Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability insurance.  There are additional voluntary options of supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare, and an Employee assistance program (EAP).  For long term savings, PSE offers a 40