Senior Compliance Consultant - Electric Compliance Controls Program

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Compliance Consultant - Electric Compliance Controls Program

Location: Oakland, CA

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 5 months
• Pay Rate: $55.00 $60.00 / Hour (USD)
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

You will provide strategic and tactical guidance on enhancing the development, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of various foundational elements within the client's compliance program framework. You will apply deep technical knowledge of compliance, risk management, and quality assurance to ensure consistent interpretation and application of compliance program maturity standards across Electric Compliance sub-functions and key partner teams. You partner closely with Electric leaders to evaluate compliance maturity performance, perform gap analyses to identify gaps and develop mitigation plans. You lead key compliance management workstreams that enable Electric coworkers to conduct business in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and standards, and to identify, manage, and mitigate risk. You will help strengthen Electric's compliance program by guiding program development, monitoring, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic guidance, coaching, and hands-on support to Electric sub-functions to strengthen and mature the compliance program and improve performance
• Develop innovative tools and solutions to support/improve compliance program maturity
• Assess Electric sub-function compliance programs
• Perform compliance validation activities and testing controls for design and operating effectiveness
• Supports the development and implementation of Electric's Compliance Controls Program by providing expert advisory support to cross-functional partners (operations, engineering, SMEs, compliance support teams) to strengthen controls, evidence capture, process consistency, and develop compliance metrics
• Leads or supports maintaining a complete and accurate inventory of regulatory requirements, including identifying requirement owners, and mapping requirement to guidance documents, controls, and trainings
• Performs and oversees analysis of compliance metrics, evidence, and documentation to identify gaps, trends, and areas for improvement
• Develops and/or supports maintenance of guidance documents, procedures, templates, and job aids that support compliance maturity
• Identifies new or changing regulatory, operational, or risk concerns that may impact maturity expectations and recommends updates to programs or tools
• Conducts and supports compliance reviews with Electric sub-function leaders, facilitating compliance assessments and recommending corrective actions aligned to regulatory requirements and risk priorities
• Prepares and delivers clear, executive-ready reports and briefings on compliance maturity performance, risks, and opportunities for improvement
• Serves as a subject matter expert on compliance program maturity practices, supporting knowledge sharing/benchmarking across the organization
• Evaluate and analyze regulatory requirement and internal commitment challenges to determine extent of condition and remediation efforts
• Develop and present program challenges and program improvement recommendations to directors and officers
• Works independently with minimal guidance on complex risk and compliance issues with critical impact
• Develops and coordinates preparation of presentation materials for various levels of management up to and including senior vice president
• Leads and develops materials for training and educating coworkers about compliance management principles
• Assist with other compliance-related projects and activities as directed

Required Skills

• Problem-solving: Analyzing complex issues, identifying root causes, and developing and implementing effective solutions
• Critical thinking: Evaluating information, distinguishing between valuable requirements and lower priorities, and thinking logically to analyze data thoroughly
• Strategic Thinking & Planning: The ability to see the "big picture" and ensure all projects within the program map directly to organizational goals
• Proven ability to design and lead implementation of compliance governance models that drive operational alignment and accountability
• Strong understanding of utility operations and asset management, with the ability to translate regulatory expectations into field-executable strategy
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional, high-impact initiatives through risk-based planning, change leadership, and strategic execution

Preferred Skills

• Master's degree in engineering, economics, business administration, or job-related field
• Proven ability to design and lead implementation of compliance governance models that drive operational alignment and accountability
• Strong understanding of utility operations and asset management, with the ability to translate regulatory expectations into field-executable strategy
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional, high-impact initiatives through risk-based planning, change leadership, and strategic execution
• Executive communication skills and presence, with experience delivering high-impact presentations and updates to senior leadership and external stakeholders
• Ability to align compliance strategy with enterprise goals, influencing direction across functions through collaboration, insight, and strategic clarity
• Strong problem-solving, project/change management, and communication skills
• Deep knowledge of utility regulatory frameworks (e.g., CPUC, FERC, NERC, WECC) and how they inform enterprise compliance strategy

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required

Required Experience

• 5 years of related experience or equivalent with steady progression of responsibilities

Important Notes

• Only local candidates currently residing in the Bay Area / near the work location in Oakland will be considered
• Assignment is on-site at Oakland General Office
• Laptop will be issued; additional equipment needed is provided at the OGO workstations
• Calls and meetings will be via MS Teams

About the Client

This client is one of the largest combined natural gas and electric energy utilities in the United States, delivering energy to approximately 16 million people across a 70,000-square-mile service area spanning northern and central California. With roughly 25,000 employees, the organization operates some of the most complex energy infrastructure in the country transmission lines, pipelines, substations, and generation facilities and is actively managing the intersection of traditional infrastructure and emerging clean energy solutions, creating genuine growth opportunities for engineers, technologists, tradespeople, compliance professionals, and business professionals alike.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

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Company Description

Global Technical Talent is a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation ( with over 1.3 billion US$ in revenue and 5800 US employees. We provide Total Talent Solutions, Global staffing, SOW, RPO, Direct Sourcing, and Global Payroll with physical offices in US, Canada, and India. GTT Digital headquartered in Toronto specializes in providing high-tech digital and banking talent to some of the nation’s largest financial institutions. As a leader in the staffing industry for over 22 years, we have become one of the largest staffing firms in the New England region, working with Fortune 500 clients and cutting-edge, technology-driven recruiting infrastructure.\r\n\r\nWe are a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation that highly values diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients and partners are among the most successful and innovative organizations in the world. Our top clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, and financial services firms, some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies, and prestigious educational institutions in the Ivy League tier.\r\n \r\nThere is always a new opportunity for success when you look through all of the open job opportunities on our website’s career page. Just click on this link: \r\n \r\nAwards\r\n\r\nSIA’s Fastest Growing Staffing Firm: 2023 and 2015\r\nSIA’s Best Staffing Firm to Work for: 2019 -2023\r\nInc 5000 Fastest Growing Private Company: 2023, 2022, 2016, 2015\r\nRandstad Preferred Supplier: 2020 - 2023\r\nTechServe Alliance Excellence Award. 2019\r\nNH Business Magazines Fast 5 fastest growing companies\r\nErnst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist: 2015