Compliance and Contract Management Analyst

San Diego Community Power • San Diego, CA

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

In the role of Contract Management Associate, we are seeking a strategic thinker with experience in CAISO compliance with the Californica Public Utility Commission (CPUC) and California Energy Commission (CEC) and ideally with experience administering and monitoring power contracts within energy markets. Under supervision of San Diego Community Power’s Director of Power Contracts, the Power Contract Management Associate will primarily support the power contracts team in CPUC compliance filings, CEC compliance filings, verification, ownership of the contract management lifecycle for a Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) and Energy Storage Service Agreement (ESSA) portfolio and tracking contract deliverables and performance.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including extensive use of Word, Adobe Pro software, Teams, and SharePoint
• Knowledge of modern office procedures and practices including correspondence etiquette, and operating modern office equipment, technology, and programs
• Strategic thinking and creative contract structure design
• Ability to balance multiple priorities to meet deadlines and escalate key issues
• Strong work ethic and comfort taking initiative
• Flexibility and eagerness to collaborate in fast-paced, start-up environment
• Embrace diverse teams and be highly collaborative
• Ability to work independently

Nice To Haves

• Experience with, interest in, or knowledge of:
• Contract (PPA/ESSA) administration/management
• Digital contract management best practices and ETRM software
• Resource adequacy compliance obligations and reporting requirements for load serving entities in California
• Regulatory reporting and compliance requirements of the California Public Utilities Commission (or equivalent commission), including, but not limited to, Integrated Resource Planning, Renewable Portfolio Standard Planning and Reporting, and Power Content Label reporting.
• Renewable energy project development including permitting, interconnection, and the CAISO's new resource implementation processes.
• Strategic thinking and creative contract structure design
• Experience with DocuSign or Adobe Sign
• Experience with some, or all, of the following:
• PPA, Edison Electric Institute (EEI), and Western System Power Pool (WSPP) contracts
• Renewable, low carbon, carbon-free, inter-Scheduling Coordinator trade, and financial hedging products
• Stand-alone storage and resource adequacy contracts
• PowerBI (or similar) for reporting/tracking compliance obligations
• Energy Trading & Risk Management Software
• Quantitative Analytics Software for portfolio reporting/monitoring
• Renewable energy and stand-alone storage project development including permitting, interconnection, and the CAISO's new resource implementation processes

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and submission of:
• Annual Compliance Filings Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) )
• Monthly Compliance Filings (RA, Resource Development Status Updates, etc.)
• SDCP’s integrated resource planning activities, including submission of the CPUC’s biennial integrated resource plan compliance filing.
• Resource adequacy monthly or annual waiver
• Project manage various regulatory compliance reporting efforts, such as California’s Power Source Disclosure Program and Renewable Portfolio Standard Plan.
• Handle SDCP responses to data requests from regulatory agencies, SDCP’s trade association, CalCCA, and other entities related to compliance
• Internal portfolio management/compliance reporting and review of portfolio contracts to understand impacts on compliance obligations
• Monitor energy market activities, including regulatory, policy, and pricing trends related to wholesale power, renewable energy, capacity, and resource adequacy
• Coordinate with regulatory staff to stay informed on compliance requirements and policy activities
• Attend CalCCA compliance committee meetings
• Assist with contract management of PPA/ESSA projects in SDCP’s portfolio to ensure they are meeting contractual milestones and obligations
• Assist with any PPA/ESSA amendments
• Assist with pulling data/reports from the Energy Trading & Risk Management (ETRM) database
• Present in a professional manner to internal and external stakeholders, partners, agencies, and the Board.
• Develop or assist with the development of materials to facilitate Board review of potential supplier agreements including staff reports, supporting information, and presentation materials.
• Other duties to be assigned as needed.

Benefits

• Insurance: Community Power covers 100% of health benefits, including medical, vision, and dental insurance, for eligible FT employees and their dependents. Also provided is a $100,000 Life & AD&D policy, STD and LTD coverage that is 100% paid by Community Power.
• Retirement: Community Power offers a 457(b) plan for employee contributions and contributes 10% of eligible compensation to the employee’s Money Purchase Plan.
• Paid Time Off: 11 holidays per year + paid winter holiday (between 12/24-12/31), 160 hours of accrued paid time off per year (increases with time in service), and 96 hours per year of accrued paid sick leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree