Regulatory Affairs and Compliance Senior I/II

Sempra•Sacramento-9302, CA

About The Position

SDG&E is hiring for its State Government Relations – Policy & Issue Management organization. The shared service team leads cross-functional policy development and advocacy on significant state energy and environmental issues before local air districts, state agencies other than the CPUC, and the Legislature. The team works with internal and external stakeholders and engages directly with policymakers to advance Company objectives. The position develops regulatory positions, drafts complex filings, and leads cross-functional coordination for compliance initiatives. It ensures submissions meet regulatory standards and advance organizational interests. The role engages with state policymakers, including staff at the California Energy Commission and California Air Resources Board, to advance Company energy and environmental policy priorities. The position is located in Sacramento, California, and may be filled at a higher level based on experience.

Requirements

Typically requires a four-year degree in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
Typically requires five years of related experience.
Ability to assess regulatory and compliance risks associated with business or operational changes.
Ability to balance regulatory expectations with operational objectives.
Ability to contribute expert regulatory or compliance input to cross-functional initiatives.
Knowledge of regulator and auditor expectations.
Knowledge of regulatory and compliance frameworks across multiple lifecycle stages or processes.
Skill in drafting, reviewing, and refining complex regulatory or compliance documentation.
Skill in interpreting regulations, guidance, and internal policies with limited direction.

Nice To Haves

A major in Communications, Political Science, Public Policy, Environmental Policy, Public Administration, Business, Economics, Statistics, Engineering, or another related field.
Experience representing an organization in agency proceedings, public workshops, stakeholder meetings, coalitions, associations, or other external forums.
Experience engaging with or working for the California Energy Commission, California Air Resources Board, a California air district, the California Legislature, Governor’s Office, or another state agency.
Ability to exercise sound judgment in politically sensitive or high-visibility situations and represent the companies effectively with external stakeholders.
Knowledge of and experience with California energy and utility policy, including issues affecting electric and natural gas utilities, affordability, reliability, wildfire, infrastructure, environmental policy, and the clean energy transition.
Knowledge of and experience with California government affairs practices, including legislative and regulatory advocacy, coalition engagement, stakeholder outreach, and executive briefings.

Responsibilities

Develop regulatory positions and draft complex filings, including new registrations, significant variations, and rate cases with customer impact models; structure arguments and evidence for approval.
Coordinate cross-functional evidence packages involving quality systems, testing, safety, and customer impact, and align timelines with regulator milestones.
Advise on compliance for growth initiatives such as new product lines, acquisitions, and market entries; outline regulatory pathways, risks, and mitigations.
Represent the organization in technical committees or industry forums and explain compliance rationale and proposed policy outcomes.
Prepare well-supported responses to deficiency letters or data requests and negotiate realistic timelines and commitments.
Mentor junior staff on drafting techniques, regulator engagement, and evidence building.
Engage directly with state policymakers, including staff at the California Energy Commission and California Air Resources Board, to advance Company energy and environmental policy priorities.
Build relationships with agency staff and key stakeholders and identify opportunities for alignment in advocacy approaches.
Advise leadership on agency priorities, policy risks and opportunities, and recommended engagement strategies.
Perform other duties as assigned.