FERC Compliance Manager
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At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven't stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We're always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all.Job Description SummaryManager of the FERC Compliance Department. Oversees the implementation of FERC and NERC regulations that impact PGE. Monitors compliance with relevant laws, regulations and company procedures and policies.Identifies and evaluates risks. Supports the design and implementation of controls and standards. Responds to concerns, resolves issues and advises the business on rules, controls and industry best practices. Administers key compliance processes, including training and other corporate controls.Key ResponsibilitiesFERC Compliance Program: Contributes to the overall compliance effort of PGE, provides leadership and representation in PGE's relationships with FERC, NERC and WECC, assures accuracy and overall compliance of FERC tariffs and other regulatory filings, and represents PGE before regulatory agencies regarding compliance matters. Establishes goals and metrics for the team. Manages performance and provides coaching and development guidance.FERC Compliance Function Management: Manages a team of corporate compliance professionals responsible for advising operational units in their duty to comply with relevant laws, regulations and internal procedures; provides technical management for the team, ensuring that objectives are met and all relevant standards/procedures are followed; ensures that operational problems are identified and resolved; ensures that operational procedures and working practices are current and fit for the purpose.Financial Management: Monitors and manages expenditures, ensuring that all financial targets are met, and examines any areas where budgets/expenditures vary from plan; assists with the definition and operation of effective financial controls and decision making.Resourcing: Oversees resourcing decisions and planning for team; partners with HR in the definition of jobs, recruitment, evaluation and selection processes.Professional Development: Reviews organizational development needs and training strategies to determine required learning and development outcomes for the team; provides guidance in the creation of development plans; monitors ongoing progress and provides coaching and mentoring and provides feedback; completes annual performance management reviews.Education/Experience/Certifications:Education: Requires a bachelor's degree in science, technology or other related field or equivalent experience. Master's degree in technical field preferred.Experience: Prefer eight or more years in compliance, including at least three years of FERC/NERC experience.Certifications, Licenses and Training: Professional compliance certification preferred.Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities):Functional CompetenciesAdvanced knowledge of regulatory compliance best practicesAdvanced knowledge of NERC/FERC regulations and reliability standardsAdvanced knowledge of electric power markets and system operations for providing power to retail consumersIntermediate skills in compliance, including managing controls, identifying gaps and recommending remediation.General CompetenciesAdvanced consulting skills; Advanced decision-making skillsAdvanced enterprise/business awareness skillsAdvanced negotiation skillsAdvanced organization and prioritization skillsAdvanced diplomacy skillsIntermediate organization management skillsAdvanced presentation/facilitation skillsIntermediate resource management skillsLeader PracticesDrives ResultsPlans and AlignsDecision QualityDrives EngagementCourage.Physical and Cognitive DemandsCognitive Level Substantial: Consistent use of logic or scientific thinking to define problems, collect information, establish facts and draw valid conclusions (for example, engineer, HR director, plant manager, etc.).CognitiveAbility to adhere to set response times, deadlines and time-sensitive tasksAbility to follow accuracy standardsAbility to follow through on decision-making tasksAbility to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environmentAbility to communicate and problem solve when under stressAbility to respond and adapt to frequent changeAbility to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedbackAbility to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvementAbility to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasks Ability to successfully collaborate with peers, managers and others within the organizationDemonstrates sound memoryAbility to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasks.Schedule/AttendanceAbility to work long hoursAbility to work a variable scheduleAbility to report to work and perform work during periods of severe inclement weatherAbility to consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendance.Physical CapabilitiesDriving/travel/commute: Daily within service territory – FrequentlyComputer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift)EnvironmentOffice - in office 3 days per weekCompensation Range:$116,410.00 - $216,190.00Actual total compensation, including a performance based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity. While we anticipate the selected candidate for this position will fall towards the middle or entry point of the compensation range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis.PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future. To find out more, click here.Join us today and power your potential!Assisting with storms or other Company emergencies is a part of all positions at Portland General Electric.PGE is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. PGE will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.PGE does not discriminate on the basis of disability. We recognize individuals have a variety of abilities to offer and we believe there is much to value and celebrate by incorporating different abilities into the work we do. One very important way we live this out is in our application and interview process. We work hard to support individuals who may need an accommodation to fully participate in these processes. If you feel you may need an accommodation, or would like to request one, please notify the Talent Acquisition Specialist (Recruiter) associated with the job posting. You may also make this request by contacting ...@pgn.com or by calling 503-###-####. The Recruiter will provide information and next steps for the accommodation process. Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) team is also available for support. You can contact them at ...@pgn.com.To be considered for this position, please complete the following employment application by the posting close date. Posting closes at midnight (Pacific Time) on the closing date below. If no date is listed, job is open until filled.SummaryLocation: Portland, OregonType: Full time