Associate, Regulatory Compliance

Jupiter Power•Houston, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Jupiter Power is an energy infrastructure company focused on the development, construction, trading and operation of battery energy storage assets across U.S. power markets. Since formed in 2017, the company is a national leader in energy storage deployment, utilizing its proprietary optimization applications daily to dispatch its fleet and support its customers. Backed by BlackRock’s Diversified Infrastructure business, Jupiter Power has a strategic and established portfolio of nearly 1,400 MW / 2,800 MWh in operations or under construction in the U.S., with a leading pipeline of over 12,000 MW in active development. Jupiter seeks to grow its team with the recruitment of an Analyst, Regulatory Compliance. Position may be filled at Associate or Sr. Associate levels. See specific qualifications below. This role will be based out of Jupiter’s Austin, TX or Houston, TX offices. Candidates must be able to work out of a Jupiter Power office for a minimum of three days per week.

Requirements

An Associate’s degree, or bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Business, or Project Management is required, along with a minimum of three years of professional experience in the energy industry. Equivalent years of relevant experience may be substituted for the educational requirement.
Working experience with NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) required.
Working knowledge of SharePoint or other document management tool(s) required.
Knowledge of organized wholesale electricity markets protocols and practices (e.g., ERCOT, CAISO, PJM, MISO, NYISO, ISO-NE, SPP, etc.) required.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Advanced research and writing skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
High comfort level with fast-moving organizations, with the curiosity and enthusiasm to innovate and formulate new ideas and to bring the best out of co-workers.

Nice To Haves

Experience with utility-scale battery storage or other invert-based energy projects preferred.
Experience interpreting regulatory standards, participating in implementation efforts, and applying security principles to real-world operational environments.
Working knowledge of project management tool(s) a plus.
Working knowledge of Internal Controls Program Development a plus.
Willingness to travel occasionally, up to 15% of the time.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with SMEs across Cybersecurity, OT/SCADA, IT Networking, Physical Security, Operations, and Change Management to validate compliance evidence.
Conduct ongoing monitoring of NERC O&P and CIP Standards (CIP‑002 through CIP‑013) to assess impacts on company assets, processes, and evidence requirements.
Support NERC CIP (and O&P, as need) Evidence Management, ensuring documentation is complete, accurate, and aligned with NERC audit expectations.
Coordinate and participate in CIP (and O&P, as needed) audits, spot checks, and internal controls assessments, including managing RSAW preparation and subject matter expert interviews.
Monitor and validate implementation of controls and ensure documentation remains audit-ready.
Support regulatory governance activities, including policy updates, procedure maintenance, and annual reviews.
Perform internal CIP (and O&P, as needed) compliance monitoring, including control testing, sample testing, and identification of gaps or process deficiencies.
Support the preparation, submission, and tracking of routine and ad hoc compliance deliverables (e.g., RFIs, reports, filings, and records) for various agencies including, but not limited to, ISO/RTOs, PUCs, FERC, and other applicable local, state, and federal authorities.
Maintain compliance evidence repository, documentation and records, including shared folders, inboxes, filing calendars, tracking tools, and internal resources.
Provide project management support to ensure regulatory initiatives and obligations are executed accurately and on schedule. Support research, planning, and preparation of new project compliance readiness efforts.
Support internal groups (O&M, Engineering, Asset Management, Remote Operations Center, and Market Operations) in understanding compliance obligations and associated deliverables by developing and implementing tools and training.
Provide support for real-time operational compliance monitoring activities.
Secondary responsibilities will be tailored to individual candidate backgrounds as well as company priorities.