Compliance Director, Energy Grid & Regulators

Base Power; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Base Power is seeking a Compliance Director to lead regulatory and policy compliance across the company. You will own the program, scale it across markets, and report to the Chief Legal Officer, coordinating with Leadership and all functions.

You will build risk-based controls, manage filings, and serve as the primary contact for regulators like PUCT, ICC, FERC, and ISOs/RTOs, ensuring timely, accurate filings and audit-ready records.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of compliance experience in a regulated energy environment.
• Experience building or running a compliance program from risk assessment to training.
• Working knowledge of energy tariff and regulatory frameworks preferred.
• Direct, fact-based written communication and decisive leadership.
• PM mindset and ability to operate in a fast-moving, unstructured setting.

Responsibilities

• Build out and own Base’s compliance program: risk assessment, policies, training, monitoring, and testing.
• Set priorities, prepare filings, and create repeatable playbooks for new markets.
• Serve as the primary regulator contact for PUCT, ICC, FERC, and ISOs/RTOs.
• Maintain audit-ready records: calendars, evidence, and regulator-facing trails.
• Track rulemakings and brief Leadership on implications and required changes.
• Integrate compliance into daily operations, including marketing reviews and contracts.
• Ensure compliance is extended to installers, vendors, and utility partners.
• Report program health and exposure to Leadership.
• Oversee energy trading compliance, including trading rules, training, and reporting.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Energy policy

Program management

Regulatory filings

Audit & records

Leadership

Job description

Base Power is seeking a Compliance Director to lead regulatory and policy compliance across the company. You will own the program, scale it across markets, and report to the Chief Legal Officer, coordinating with Leadership and all functions.

You will build risk-based controls, manage filings, and serve as the primary contact for regulators like PUCT, ICC, FERC, and ISOs/RTOs, ensuring timely, accurate filings and audit-ready records.