Compliance Consultant

Aptara; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Aptara is seeking an experienced professional to lead compliance program maturity for Electric sub-functions in an on-site Oakland, CA environment. The role emphasizes strategic guidance, cross-functional collaboration, and evidence-based control improvements.

The ideal candidate will validate controls, map regulatory requirements, and develop guidance documents to strengthen compliance maturity while delivering executive-ready reports and recommendations.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and leading compliance governance models.
• Strong understanding of utility regulatory frameworks (e.g., CPUC, FERC, NERC, WECC).
• Proven ability to drive cross-functional, risk-based initiatives.
• Executive communication skills for presenting to leadership and external stakeholders.
• Ability to align compliance strategy with enterprise goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic guidance and hands-on support to Electric sub-functions to strengthen the compliance program.
• Develop tools and solutions to support compliance maturity.
• Assess Electric sub-function compliance programs.
• Perform validation activities and testing of controls for design and operating effectiveness.
• Support development and implementation of Electric’s Compliance Controls Program with cross-functional partners.

Skills

Compliance governance

Regulatory frameworks

Change management

Executive communication

Cross-functional leadership

Job description

Location: On-site in Oakland, CA (Must currently reside in the Oakland area to be considered)

Starts ASAP

Ends 12/31/26

W2 hourly Rate: $59.00

Job 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; and


• Assist with other compliance-related projects and activities as directed.

Minimum Requirements:

Experience: 5+ years of related experience or equivalent with steady progression of responsibilities

• 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


• Proven ability to design and lead implementation of compliance governance models that drive operational alignment and accountability