Federal Infrastructure Policy Manager - Compliance

Entergy; New Orleans (LA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy is seeking a Manager, Federal Infrastructure Policy (Compliance) to support federal grant funding programs and ensure compliance across jurisdictions. You will partner with the federal infrastructure team, corporate compliance, audits, and capital projects to build and maintain a robust compliance framework.

You will lead contract negotiations, oversee grant administration for DOE-funded projects, develop risk-based testing, and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to align

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical, business, policy, or related field preferred OR High school diploma plus 7 years of utility or related experience.
• Master’s degree or advanced degree desired.
• Compliance-related certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Designing, implementing, monitoring, and adjusting strategies to ensure infrastructure compliance.
• Coordinate with DOE and other federal/state organizations; work with consultants on compliance framework activities.
• Establish audit protocols with internal auditing and align compliance infrastructure with corporate compliance.
• Coordinate with multiple internal departments and operating companies to ensure compliance and funding alignment.
• Lead grant application efforts for federal/state funded projects and ensure proper documentation and controls.
• Develop risk-based testing of procedures and controls to identify noncompliance.
• Analyze contracts for compliance with laws and regulations.
• Provide reporting and updates to Federal Infrastructure Policy leadership.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

Negotiation

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical/business/policy related field

Master’s degree

Compliance-related certifications

Job description

Manager, Federal Infrastructure Policy (Compliance)

Job Summary/Purpose

This position supports Entergy’s strategy to secure federal and other non revenue infrastructure funding and ensures compliance across all jurisdictions. It directly supports the federal infrastructure team and helps build and maintain the compliance framework for projects funded through federal programs. The role manages day to day contract and compliance oversight, working with corporate compliance, internal auditing, capital projects, and other departments. It also provides leadership in contract negotiations and serves as the contracts administrator for federal grants, including those from the Department of Energy or related agencies.

Work Place Flexibility

Hybrid

Legal Entity

Entergy Services, LLC

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Support designing, implementing, monitoring, and adjusting strategies to ensure infrastructure compliance with applicable policies and standards.
• Support building out the compliance framework and coordinate with DOE and other federal and state organizations; work directly with consultants on compliance framework activities.
• Work directly with internal auditing to establish audit protocols and with corporate compliance to align compliance infrastructure.
• Coordinate with external affairs, corporate compliance, internal auditing, legal, regulatory, finance, accounting, capital projects, system planning and operations, power generation, supply chain, transmission, distribution, legal commercial transactions, and all operating companies.
• Support compliance, negotiation, and grant application efforts for all federal and/or state funded projects to ensure alignment with company objectives.
• Develop risk‑based compliance testing of procedures and controls to identify, detect, and correct noncompliance.
• Analyze contracts to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.
• Establish communication and training initiatives to inform stakeholders about compliance requirements.
• Build rapport with capital projects teams and finance business partners to ensure strong financial controls.
• Establish and track KPIs for compliance performance and infrastructure funding; coordinate with external affairs.
• Provide weekly and monthly coordination updates for Federal Infrastructure Policy leadership.
• Take necessary steps to minimize project risks and ensure all records are accurate and up to date.
• Liaise with and support project managers to ensure safe and proper project execution.
• Ensure compliance with the company’s work health and safety policies, standards, and procedures.
• Attend meetings, assess project progress, prepare monthly project reports, and deliver presentations as needed.
• Manage day‑to‑day compliance for federal and/or state funded grants, including documentation, procurement compliance, construction compliance, and audit‑ready recordkeeping.
• Maintain records for federal and/or state reporting, cost tracking, match documentation, and subrecipient monitoring to meet DOE reporting requirements.
• Coordinate reimbursement requests and ensure costs are allowable, supported, and compliant with federal regulations (2 CFR 200).
• Manage budget, scope, and timeline modifications requiring DOE Contracting Officer approval.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical, business, policy, or related field preferred OR High school diploma plus 7 years of utility or related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Master’s degree or advanced degree desired
• Compliance-related certifications (e.g., contract administration, contract law, project management) are a plus.

Minimum Experience Required Of The Position

• 3+ years leading programs and initiatives and/or the ability to effectively influence others and contract administration role or a related field.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required Of The Position

• Demonstrated ability to work with stakeholders, lead cross-functional teams, and use strong project management skills and previous experience as a project manager, or coordinating large projects is an asset.
• Highly organized and results oriented.
• Success managing complex initiatives with matrixed resources and strong negotiation and mediation skills.
• Comfortable with and astute in dealing with senior executives and leaders in all functional organizations.
• Tracks and communicates strategy progress and setbacks.
• Acknowledges and addresses challenges, obstacles, and opportunities.
• Ability to understand applicable laws, regulations, and government requirements and their impact on the business and skills and experience with navigating and understanding federal and state politics and legislative processes.
• Excellent communication skills (internal and external to Entergy) including written communication, executive presentations, and stand‑up speaking skills; comfortable presenting to and facilitating work with all key stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of Entergy’s business models preferred.
• Ability to understand Entergy’s operating units and operating systems.
• Ability to manage time to meet aggressive deadlines, appraise, monitor, audit and evaluate projects.
• Ability to demonstrate and articulate analytical information, capabilities, and opportunities to functional and executive leaders based on a clear understanding of company and strategy and objectives.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking, policy acumen, and strong relationship skills.
• Exhibit high ethical and moral standard and strong work ethic.
• Ability to influence and hold others accountable for adhering to rules, policies and regulations.
• Must exhibit trust and display honesty, integrity, and a commitment to always act in the highest ethical and moral manner in dealings with all parties.

Primary Location

Louisiana-New Orleans Louisiana : New Orleans || District of Columbia : Washington || Texas : Woodlands

Job Function

Corporate

FLSA Status

Professional

Relocation Option

No Relocation Offered

Union description/code

NON BARGAINING UNIT

Number of Openings

1

Travel Percentage

Up to 25%

Please Note

Limited travel to New Orleans, Louisiana office if needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets.

EEO Statement

The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Accessibility

Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.

Additional Responsibilities

As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

Entergy Pay Transparency Policy Statement

The Entergy System of Companies (the Company) will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c). Equal Opportunity and Pay Transparency.

Pay Transparency Notice

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision (dol.gov)

Working Conditions

As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

Please note

Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.