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At WECC, we affect the lives of 88 million people by influencing risk monitoring and mitigation to the bulk power system (BPS) in the West. The grid is changing quickly as environmental regulations, economics, technology, and customer demands push the power industry to higher limits. Help us continue our important work by joining our team as a Senior Enforcement Analyst/Attorney, Operations and Planning (O&P).
In this role, you will conduct analyses that support WECC’s enforcement of FERC-approved Reliability Standards. You will use your understanding of the Electric Reliability Organization (ERO) Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Program, including understanding of the relationships among standards development, reliability performance, and assessment. You will assess the facts and circumstances of noncompliance to make fair and reasonable suggestions to address problems.
You will—- Promote BPS reliability by enforcing Reliability Standards.
- Develop regulatory documents and proposals for applying effective policies.
- Record proposed violations, penalties, sanctions, and reliability recommendations with an emphasis on activities related to O&P.
- Conduct analyses of ERO reliability compliance and enforcement.
- Draft formal dispositions on the enforcement of Reliability Standards.
- Prepare for settlement negotiation and other proceedings.
- Work with several WECC teams to advance projects.
- Hold a law degree (J.D.) from an accredited law school and are licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of a state or the District of Columbia.
- Have two or more years of experience in energy, administrative law, regulatory law, or complex litigation.
- Know and understand:
- Industry internal compliance programs and internal controls; and
- Root-cause analysis.
- Have experience with regulatory practices, analyzing issues, and shaping policies.
- Have drafted formal reports, pleadings, or filings.
- Are proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Can successfully resolve challenging issues.
- Communicate well with all levels of the organization and present data to a variety of audiences and intelligently respond to questions.
- Can foster strong professional relationships.
- Are skilled at reviewing detailed and complex documentation.
- Are highly organized and able to multitask.
- Can lead a dynamic, cross-functional team while still completing individual projects.
- Our people and our work matter;
- Everyone is invited to be a leader;
- Independence, perspective, and partnership are how we add value;
- Intellectual curiosity, empowerment, and accountability fuel meaningful results;
- Continuous improvement and innovation are essential; and
- We act with intention and focused urgency in everything we do.
The base salary range for this full-time position is $81,943–$102,429 + discretionary pay + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role and level. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and mid-point for the position across all locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter will share more details during the hiring process.
WECC offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, health reimbursement and flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan, and generous paid personal time.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and InclusionA diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce, where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive, is fundamental to accomplishing our critical reliability and security mission.
We foster an organizational culture that values the visible and invisible qualities that make individuals who they are. When individuals bring their whole selves to work, without apprehension, we, as WECC, will meet our mission now and in the future.
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Be a part of something that matters!
Salary- $81,943 - $102,429
