Senior Regulatory Compliance Analyst - Transmission Policy & Contracts

Puget Sound Energy - Bellevue, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Bellevue, WA

Utilities

About the position

The Senior Regulatory Compliance Analyst - Transmission Policy & Contracts at Puget Sound Energy (PSE) plays a crucial role in ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations related to transmission and generation interconnection. This position involves managing document systems, preparing reports, and advising internal departments on regulatory requirements, all while supporting PSE's clean energy goals and maintaining safety compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Processes FERC transmission and generator interconnection customer requests for service per PSE's OATT and FERC regulations
• Maintains the department's document management system
• Prepares quarterly FERC reports
• Prepares metrics for the department
• Coordinates work with other PSE departments
• Researches and remains current on federal, state and other statutes, regulations and orders with particular focus on FERC transmission and generation interconnection orders and regulations
• Assists in the planning, development and implementation of programs to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements
• Assists in developing training programs to ensure employees are knowledgeable regarding regulatory compliance issues and conducts necessary training
• Coordinates with compliance personnel in other departments to meet compliance standards and timelines
• Provides input into federal and state rulemaking proceedings
• Performs investigations when necessary, related to potential regulatory/compliance violations
• Works cooperatively with staff from other departments to communicate pending or upcoming regulatory proposals and obtain input from others in aligning regulatory proposals with the company objectives
• Takes the lead in the posting of pages and forms on the department's website
• Gathers information from multiple sources to gain a thorough understanding of issues; develops appropriate response and feedback
• Prepares and delivers presentations to internal staff across the organization
• Disseminates timely communication on all related regulatory and compliance matters
• Provides support and maintenance of department's website
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, economics, finance, engineering or applicable field
• Five years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong organizational, analytical and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new and upgraded computerized systems
• Understanding of federal and state rules and regulations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access, or other database applications.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of FERC transmission and OATT compliance regulations and processes
• Ethics, compliance and/or business conduct experience in utility sector or other regulated industry
• Understanding of utility operations and regulations.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• 401(k) investment option
• Cash balance retirement plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays