Regulatory Compliance Consultant - Wildfire Risk Management

About the role

Puget Sound Energy's Wildfire Risk Management team is seeking a Regulatory Compliance Consultant to support its Wildfire Risk Management (WRM) program. The role acts as a key partner in governance, regulatory reporting, documentation management and compliance, working with colleagues across WRM, Regulatory Affairs, Compliance, Legal, Operations and Emergency Management. It leads the development, maintenance and reporting of the Wildfire Mitigation Plan, regulatory filings, compliance tracking, rate case support and contemporaneous decision documentation. Work arrangements are discussed in detail during the interview.

Key responsibilities

• Research federal, state and other statutes, regulations and orders, and plan programs to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Deliver training so employees understand relevant compliance issues, and coordinate with compliance personnel across departments.
• Support internal and external auditors and implement corrective actions with the WRM team.
• Take part in federal and state rulemaking and share input on pending regulatory proposals.
• Lead the annual review, update and submission of the Wildfire Mitigation Plan and other compliance plans, and track industry and regulatory trends.
• Support regulatory filings, amendments and supporting documentation, and lead the company's response to data requests from regulators.
• Manage regulatory financial reporting and filing preparation such as the Wildfire Tracker and True Up and rate cases.
• Set enterprise reporting standards, oversee recordkeeping and retention, and ensure reportable metrics are backed by documented methodology and source records.
• Oversee compliance training and perform other duties as assigned.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, economics, engineering or an applicable field, with eight years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Thorough understanding of utility operations and regulations, and of federal and state rules and regulations.
• Self-directed, able to mentor peers and team members, with strong written and verbal communication skills.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access or other database applications.
• Desired: CPA, MBA, JD, PE or public policy experience; experience with Workiva, SAP, SharePoint, Power BI or similar platforms; experience supporting WMPs, WUTC filings, rate cases and discovery requests; knowledge of information governance and records management; PMP, CRM or CRCM certification; experience presenting to executives, boards or regulators.

What we offer

• Pay range of $94,300 to $156,900, with eligibility for annual goal-based incentive bonuses.
• Medical, dental, vision, basic life and short- and long-term disability insurance, plus optional supplemental life and accidental death coverage, flexible spending accounts and an EAP.
• 401(k) and cash balance retirement plan, paid time off and paid holidays.