Compliance and Contract Management Analyst

Job Description

In the role of Compliance and Contract Management Analyst, we are seeking a strategic thinker with experience in CAISO compliance with the Californica Public Utility Commission (CPUC) and California Energy Commission (CEC) and ideally with experience administering and monitoring power contracts within energy markets. Under supervision of San Diego Community Power's Director of Power Contracts, the Compliance and Contract Management Analyst will primarily support the power contracts team in CPUC compliance filings, CEC compliance filings, verification, ownership of the contract management lifecycle for a Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) and Energy Storage Service Agreement (ESSA) portfolio and tracking contract deliverables and performance.

Commitment to Diversity

At Community Power, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We represent a diverse customer base and hope to hire employees that reflect our communities. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Essential Duties and Primary Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and submission of:
  • Annual Compliance Filings Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) )
  • Monthly Compliance Filings (RA, Resource Development Status Updates, etc.)
  • SDCP's integrated resource planning activities, including submission of the CPUC's biennial integrated resource plan compliance filing.
  • Resource adequacy monthly or annual waiver
• Project manage various regulatory compliance reporting efforts, such as California's Power Source Disclosure Program and Renewable Portfolio Standard Plan.
• Handle SDCP responses to data requests from regulatory agencies, SDCP's trade association, CalCCA, and other entities related to compliance
• Internal portfolio management/compliance reporting and review of portfolio contracts to understand impacts on compliance obligations
• Monitor energy market activities, including regulatory, policy, and pricing trends related to wholesale power, renewable energy, capacity, and resource adequacy
• Coordinate with regulatory staff to stay informed on compliance requirements and policy activities
• Attend CalCCA compliance committee meetings
• Assist with contract management of PPA/ESSA projects in SDCP's portfolio to ensure they are meeting contractual milestones and obligations
• Assist with any PPA/ESSA amendments
• Assist with pulling data/reports from the Energy Trading & Risk Management (ETRM) database
• Present in a professional manner to internal and external stakeholders, partners, agencies, and the Board.
• Develop or assist with the development of materials to facilitate Board review of potential supplier agreements including staff reports, supporting information, and presentation materials.
• Other duties to be assigned as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Desired

• Experience with, interest in, or knowledge of:
  • Contract (PPA/ESSA) administration/management
  • Digital contract management best practices and ETRM software
  • Resource adequacy compliance obligations and reporting requirements for load serving entities in California
  • Regulatory reporting and compliance requirements of the California Public Utilities Commission (or equivalent commission), including, but not limited to, Integrated Resource Planning, Renewable Portfolio Standard Planning and Reporting, and Power Content Label reporting.
  • Renewable energy project development including permitting, interconnection, and the CAISO's new resource implementation processes.
• Strategic thinking and creative contract structure design
• Experience with DocuSign or Adobe Sign
• Experience with some, or all, of the following:
  • PPA, Edison Electric Institute (EEI), and Western System Power Pool (WSPP) contracts
  • Renewable, low carbon, carbon-free, inter-Scheduling Coordinator trade, and financial hedging products
  • Stand-alone storage and resource adequacy contracts
  • PowerBI (or similar) for reporting/tracking compliance obligations
  • Energy Trading & Risk Management Software
  • Quantitative Analytics Software for portfolio reporting/monitoring
  • Renewable energy and stand-alone storage project development including permitting, interconnection, and the CAISO's new resource implementation processes

Required

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including extensive use of Word, Adobe Pro software, Teams, and SharePoint
• Knowledge of modern office procedures and practices including correspondence etiquette, and operating modern office equipment, technology, and programs
• Strategic thinking and creative contract structure design
• Ability to balance multiple priorities to meet deadlines and escalate key issues
• Strong work ethic and comfort taking initiative
• Flexibility and eagerness to collaborate in fast-paced, start-up environment
• Embrace diverse teams and be highly collaborative
• Ability to work independently

Qualifications, Experience, and Abilities

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the knowledge and abilities listed. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be an associates or bachelor's degree and two-to years of progressive experience in electric power contracting or compliance, contract management, utility/CPUC compliance, or in a related field with demonstrated interest to transition to an energy career.

Work Environment and Conditions

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. The position requires occasional carrying, lifting and/or moving objects up to 25 pounds. Occasional local travel required and reliable transportation to be able to attend SDCP events, meetings, and workshops as needed is expected.

At Community Power we work in the communities we serve and in the office. Community Power works to ensure a safe and healthy workplace for employees and in our communities. Community Power requires employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Exemptions to the vaccine requirement will be considered for individuals with medical conditions that prevent them from being vaccinated and for individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs that prohibit them from being vaccinated, consistent with governing labor laws.

Community Power is an agency required to adopt and promulgate a Conflict-of-Interest Code ("COI"). The COI code requires employees in designated positions, including those identified under the interim disclosure process, to file a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) on an annual basis. A Successful candidate accepting this position may be required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.

Compensation

Salary Range: The position salary range is: $110,400 - $135,800; with exact compensation to be determined by Community Power, depending upon experience.

Benefits: Standard benefits package including but not limited to:

Insurance: Community Power covers 100% of health benefits, including medical, vision, and dental insurance, for eligible FT employees and their dependents. Also provided is a $100,000 Life & AD&D policy, STD and LTD coverage that is 100% paid by Community Power.

Retirement: Community Power offers a 457(b) plan for employee contributions and contributes 10% of eligible compensation to the employee's Money Purchase Plan.

Paid Time Off: 11 holidays per year + paid winter holiday (between 12/24-12/31), 160 hours of accrued paid time off per year (increases with time in service), and 96 hours per year of accrued paid sick leave.

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at the discretion of Community Power as needed.