Regulatory Specialist

At ERCOT, our diverse and dynamic work environment provides a platform on which employees can work together to build the future of the Texas power grid and wholesale market utilizing the latest technologies and resources. We encourage you to join our talented, dedicated workforce to develop world-class solutions for today and tomorrow’s energy challenges while learning new skills and growing your career.

ERCOT is committed to fostering inclusion at all levels of our company. It is the cornerstone of our corporate values of accountability, leadership, innovation, trust, and expertise. We know that individuals with a wide variety of talents, ideas, and experiences propel the innovation that drives our success. An inclusive and diverse workforce strengthens us and allows for a collaborative environment to solve the challenges that face our industry today and in the future.

JOB SUMMARY

The Regulatory Specialist monitors proceedings of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and other state and federal agencies, prepares and files procedural and regulatory filings, and calculates and calendars deadlines for procedural and regulatory filings. Coordinates with Information Governance concerning custody, storage, and retention of electronic information, and assists with ERCOT Board of Directors meetings. Provides support for ERCOT’s regulatory compliance initiatives.

JOB DUTIES

- Understands the basic principles, theories and concepts related to the profession and learns how to apply them within the ERCOT culture.

- Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained.

- Contributes to specific objectives and outcomes as directed.

ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES

- Assists the ERCOT Legal Department with matters concerning regulatory filings and monitoring, Information Governance procedures, Board of Directors meetings, and Legal Department compliance initiatives

- Provides backup support for paralegals and other specialists within the department, which requires cross-training on other roles, functions, and responsibilities

- Monitors and prepares daily reports of industry filings submitted in relevant Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) proceedings; monitors and reports on federal litigation matters

- Reviews orders, memorandums, and publications filed with the PUCT, FERC, and/or publications of the Federal Register for deadlines impacting ERCOT and calendar deadlines

- Primary point of contact for ERCOT’s regulatory filings with the PUCT, state, and federal agencies

- Coordinates deadlines and case file organization regarding Public Information Act requests received by ERCOT from the PUCT, and files comments with the Office of Attorney General as requested

- Supports the ERCOT membership registration process

- Assists with ERCOT Board of Directors Committee meetings, including working closely with committee attorney, executives, and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to review and finalize public committee materials for posting to ERCOT.com. Responsible for uploading and publishing public and executive session materials

- Serves as information custodian for all Legal Department electronic documents in SharePoint

- Coordinates with Information Governance regarding electronic record retention and storage

- Maintains the Legal Department’s project tracking platform, meets with attorneys as needed to update the status of projects, and prepares and submits monthly report aggregating details of projects to senior department leadership

- Assists with maintenance and updates to General Counsel’s SharePoint site

- Receives and processes Market Participant Emergency Operations Plans and facilitates transmittal of same to PUCT

- Manages FERC Critical Energy Infrastructure Information (CEII) electronic mailbox, calendars response deadlines, prepares draft responses for attorney review and approval, and submits responses to FERC

- May assist with ERCOT’s regulatory compliance initiatives

- May act as liaison with Market Participants, Board of Directors, and Corporate Members as necessary to perform job duties

- Must be able to adapt to changing circumstances and function well under pressure

EXPERIENCE

- Requires minimum 2 years job related work experience in excess of degree requirements

- Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Prefer experience with proceedings at Public Utility Commission of Texas

- Prefer ability to adapt to changing circumstances and function well under pressure

- Prefer exposure to and/or knowledge of processes related to conducting board meetings, including familiarity with Diligent software tool

- Prefer knowledge or experience working on compliance matters, and/or experience working with Archer Governance, Risk and Compliance software tool

EDUCATION

- High School Diploma or GED (Required)

- Associate's Degree (Preferred)

- Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)

- or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required

The foregoing description reflects the minimum qualifications and the essential functions of the position that must be performed proficiently with or without reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. It is not an exhaustive list of the duties expected to be performed, and management may, at its discretion, revise or require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. This job description is not intended to create a contract of employment with ERCOT. Both ERCOT and the employee may exercise their employment-at-will rights at any time.

ERCOT is firmly committed to equal employment for all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, medical condition, religion, age, creed, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected category under federal, state or local law.

Expected Salary Range:

$68,471 - $112,954