Asset Management Associate (Solar + BESS)

CIM Group, LP

12d•$105,000 - $130,000

About The Position

CIM is a community-focused real estate and infrastructure owner, operator, lender, and developer. Our team of experts works together to identify and create value in real assets, benefiting the communities in which we invest. Back in 1994, our three founders focused on projects in Southern California neighborhoods. Today, we are a diverse team of 900+ employees with projects across the Americas. Our projects have delivered jobs; created comfortable places to live, work, and relax; and provided necessary and sustainable infrastructure. Our focus on enhancing communities is unwavering, and we strive to make an even greater impact in the years to come. Join us and make an impact today! The Asset Management Associate, Regulatory Compliance supports the management and optimization of a high-profile portfolio of utility-scale photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage systems (BESS) in California, with primary responsibility for regulatory and market compliance execution across the portfolio. This role ensures adherence to applicable reliability, market participation, interconnection, and reporting obligationsâparticularly those stemming from NERC and FERC, and (ideally) Western-region and California frameworks, including WECC, CAISO, and CPUC. In addition to compliance ownership, the Associate supports core asset management functions (performance monitoring, reporting, contract administration, and financial/settlement analysis) and helps build scalable processes and tooling that reduce risk and strengthen operational discipline.

Requirements

Bachelorâs degree required, preferably in engineering, environmental/energy, finance, economics, operations, business, or a related field.
2â5+ years of relevant experience in renewable energy, asset management, compliance/regulatory affairs, ISO/RTO/utility operations, consulting, or adjacent roles (utility-scale PV/BESS preferred).
Demonstrated experience owning a compliance workflow and/or building tracking systems (obligation registers, calendars, evidence repositories, controls) in a regulated or audit-oriented environment.
Familiarity with regulatory and market frameworks impacting utility-scale renewables; emphasis on NERC/FERC, and preference for exposure to WECC/CAISO/CPUC requirements.
Ability to interpret contracts and regulatory documents and translate them into clear internal requirements, controls, and deliverables.
Understanding of interconnection and operating requirements for inverter-based resources (PV/BESS) and the importance of metering/telemetry, outage reporting, and performance obligations.
Strong Excel skills (intermediate/advanced formulas; pivot tables; data validation; structured templates); comfort reconciling operational and settlement data.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Clear, concise communicator with strong writing skills; able to brief senior stakeholders on compliance posture, risks, and mitigation plans.
Highly organized and deadline-driven; able to manage multiple parallel obligations with strong attention to detail and audit-ready rigor.
Proactive, solutions-oriented, and comfortable coordinating across Legal, O&M, engineering, SCADA/controls, and finance.
High integrity and ownership mindset; consistent follow-through.
Comfortable operating in a high-visibility portfolio environment.
Commitment to continuous improvement and building scalable processes.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of basic accounting/finance concepts (budgeting, variance analysis, invoice support, financial statement literacy) preferred.
Demonstrated experience mastering new software platforms, experience in platforms such as Yardi, 3E SynaptiQ, Power Factors, Aevy, or other APM/CAM/database tools is a plus.
Experience with reporting/BI tools (Power BI/Tableau), SQL, or similar analytics tools is a plus.
Familiarity with document management/workflow tools (SharePoint, task tracking systems) and disciplined file/evidence organization.

Responsibilities

Program ownership: Own day-to-day execution of the portfolio regulatory compliance program for CIMâs PV/BESS assets, including obligation tracking, evidence collection, internal coordination, and escalation of risks/issues to senior leadership and Legal.
Compliance management system: Develop, maintain, and continuously improve a compliance tracking platform (calendar, obligation register, control owners, due dates, audit trail, evidence repository) covering required filings, attestations, certifications, notices, studies, and periodic reporting.
Process improvement: Identify recurring compliance friction points and implement process or tooling improvements (templates, checklists, SOPs, dashboards) to reduce cycle time and improve audit readiness.
Regulatory monitoring & interpretation: Monitor evolving requirements, guidance, and enforcement trends from NERC/FERC and applicable regional/state bodies; summarize changes, assess impacts, and translate requirements into actionable controls, procedures, and timelines.
Audit readiness: Coordinate internal readiness reviews and documentation QA; prepare audit-ready evidence packages and support responses to regulatory/market operator inquiries, spot checks, and audits.
Market & interconnection obligations: Track and support compliance with market participation rules, resource adequacy (as applicable), telemetry/metering requirements, outage reporting, and interconnection agreements; coordinate with O&M, SCADA/controls, engineering, and revenue/settlements teams to close gaps.
Cross-functional controls: Partner with Legal, Development, and Investments, to integrate compliance into operating workflows (e.g., change management, document control, required reporting accuracy, vendor deliverables) and mitigate non-compliance risk.
Performance monitoring & analytics: Monitor asset KPIs (production, availability, curtailment, forced outages, BESS performance, loss analysis, performance optimization, etc.); flag anomalies; support root-cause analyses and corrective action tracking.
Revenue & settlements support: Assist in reviewing PPA and market settlement data; validate meter data and invoice support; analyze variances to budget/forecast and document drivers.
Contract administration: Manage contract compliance with contractors, O&M providers, OEMs, offtakers, and other vendors; track notices, claims, warranties, deliverables, and reporting obligations.
Reporting: Prepare monthly/quarterly/annual reporting packages for management, investors, and lenders; maintain consistent metrics, narratives, and data quality standards.
Documentation & knowledge management: Maintain organized records (contracts, studies, compliance artifacts, operating procedures, correspondence) in SharePoint or equivalent systems to ensure auditability and continuity.
Asset onboarding & diligence: Support onboarding of new assets and diligence activities by validating required documentation, compliance posture, operating constraints, and key contractual/regulatory obligations.

Benefits

A variety of Medical, dental, and vision benefit plans
Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution
Company paid life and disability insurance
401(k) savings plan, with company match
Comprehensive paid time off, including: vacation days, 10 designated holidays, sick time, and bereavement leave
Up to 16 hours of volunteer time off
Up to 16 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Ongoing professional development programs
Wellness program, including monthly and quarterly prizes
Actual base salary considers several factors, including but not limited to geography, job-related knowledge, experience, and budget. The start of the salary range is typically associated with the minimum experience required. At CIM, base pay is one part of the total compensation package. This role is eligible for bonus pay in addition to base salary. The anticipated base salary range for the position in California is $105,000 - $130,000.