Dir Compliance Reliability & Protocols

CPS Energy; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

CPS Energy in San Antonio, Texas seeks an Executive Director of Regulatory Compliance to oversee NERC Reliability, ERCOT Protocols, and RRC/TSA compliance programs. The role directs audits, risk assessments, and policy development across the enterprise.

You will partner with the CCEO, Legal Services, and BU leaders to standardize controls, educate staff, and report regulatory performance. The ideal candidate holds an advanced degree and professional certifications with a track record of building

Qualifications

• Knowledge of PUC rules and general regulatory requirements.
• Experience advising stakeholders on regulatory changes.
• Proven management of department budgets and staff performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Corporate Compliance Program across BUs to monitor risks and improve controls.
• Collaborate with executives to implement regulatory changes and advise on strategy.
• Direct preparation for regulatory audits and maintain evidence for regulators.
• Provide guidance on compliance self-assessments and reporting.
• Supervise internal controls development and policy deployment.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Regulatory risk management

Stakeholder management

Leadership and program governance

Regulatory audits and reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or related field

Advanced degree or professional certifications (CPA/CIA/CISSP) preferred

Tools

GRC software

Regulatory reporting tools

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Pay Grade

Executive

Regulatory compliance activities currently operate within a highly matrixed organizational structure with personnel at the Business Unit ("BU") level accountable for implementing effective compliance activities to meet CPS Energy's regulatory compliance obligation requirements in a timely and legal manner. The group is made up of the NERC Reliability, ERCOT Protocol, Railroad Commission (RRC) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) corporate compliance teams. The Director has oversight of the Company's compliance efforts surrounding its regulatory compliance obligations to these regulatory bodies. Corporate Compliance provides functional level support and organizational guidance to facilitate adequate oversight of regulatory compliance efforts across CPS Energy. The Director of Compliance NERC Reliability & ERCOT Protocols & RRC/TSA oversees the day-to-day administration of CPS Energy's NERC Reliability and ERCOT Protocols & RRC/TSA Gas Compliance Programs (Programs) and staff. The Program consists of compliance, self-assessments, risk assessments, and independent compliance assessments to evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls, the capability infrastructure and audit readiness with regard to CPS Energy's regulatory compliance obligations.

Grade: Executive
Deadline to apply: 11/9/2026

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Championing and socializing the Corporate Compliance Program ("CCP") to BUs to ensure the CCP is implemented, administered and continually improved upon so that it serves as a useful tool to identify, measure, monitor and improve upon compliance risks and process control deficiencies within our regulatory compliance activities across the enterprise
• Collaborating with and across Business Units to foster an open and honest compliance culture that enables the development and implementation of a formal, systematic communication protocol for identifying, mitigating, resolving, escalating and reporting on existing, emerging and evolving regulatory compliance risk and issues for executive management
• Consult with BU management, and relevant compliance stakeholders regarding of the design and implementation of key initiatives and business/regulatory changes to better provide tactical regulatory compliance advice and recommendations
• Participates in negotiations with other parties and stakeholders, including regulatory bodies
• Consults with other regulated utilities and regulatory staff on common regulatory issues
• Confers with outside consultants in the preparation of evidence to be presented before regulatory bodies
• Provide guidance to BU staff regarding compliance self-assessments
• In conjunction with the CCEO and Legal Services, provide oversight of potential self-reports of electrical reliability and protocol and gas violations
• Communicate and provide guidance to staff on compliance educational opportunities, policy changes, Human Resources activities, and BU executive leadership initiatives
• Leverage the Governance, Risk, Compliance application to improve the Program's monitoring, reporting and tracking;
• In collaboration with the CCEO, Business Unit executives and staff, support and/or lead ongoing enterprise compliance efforts; the design and implementation of internal controls, policies, and procedures that enable compliance with applicable electrical reliability and protocol compliance requirements
• Leverage dedicated compliance managers to perform meaningful analysis and reporting around electric reliability and protocol compliance practices and activities to identify trends, and issues within BU compliance programs;
• Compliance risk identification and reporting: driving effective compliance messaging throughout the enterprise and engage leaders and stakeholders to collaboratively resolve emerging issues
• Keep abreast of electric reliability and protocol and gas compliance standards and industry benchmarks
• Participate in professional organizations and conferences, providing compliance thought leadership
• Direct the preparation and participate in compliance audits and reviews
• Provide support to regulatory advocacy efforts that impact the development, implementation and design of an effective Program
• Serve as a key compliance information/communication conduit and representative for the CCEO, SLT and Directs regarding compliance issues, emerging compliance risks, and compliance practices and events
• Through collaboration with BU personnel, lead the efforts to standardize regulatory compliance policies and processes across the Company utilizing common templates and tools

Minimum Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of PUC substantive rules and procedures.

Knowledge of state regulatory and legislative developments that shape the electric industry and gas industry.

Knowledge of budgeting and cost management.

Seasoned experience providing regulatory and compliance advisory assistance to relevant stakeholders.

Previous direct management experience with accountability for department budgets, staff build-out and staff performance management and review.

Managerial experience dealing with regulatory authorities and interacting and collaborating with internal/external counsel.

Experience reading and interpreting regulations, laws and statutes and drafting, updating and managing internal regulatory compliance tools, policies, programs, processes and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Information Technology, Business or other related field.
• Multiple years of experience supervising or conducting investigations, reviews and audits of a regulatory nature.
• Active Certified Information Systems Security Professional designation, Certified Internal Auditor/CPA designation, Quality Assurance/Control or Process Engineering certification, or equivalent.
• The successful candidate will have a proven track record as a leader developing and building compliance programs.
• Strong working knowledge of IT and IC S regulatory requirements for any of the following: NERC (reliability and CIP standards), FERC, ERCOT, or Public Utilities Commission of Texas.

Championing Customer Needs

Accepting Responsibility

Making Accurate Judgments and Decisions

Managing Performance

Managing Resources

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Systems, Sciences, or Business or other related discipline from an accredited university.

Required Certifications

Indoor work, operating computer, manual dexterity, talking, hearing, repetitive motion. Use of personal computing equip, phone, multi-functioning printer & calculator. Ability to travel to & from meetings, training sessions or other busi-related events.

Physical Demands

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

CPS Energy does not discriminate against applicants or employees. CPS Energy is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfers and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information or any other protected status. CPS Energy will comply with all laws and regulations.

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