ISO Compliance Specialist

Suna Solutions; United States; Remote; USD 129,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Suna Solutions seeks an experienced ISO Compliance Specialist to oversee regulatory compliance across U.S. ISOs and RTOs, with a primary focus on ERCOT.

This fully remote role requires the ability to independently manage multiple regulatory workstreams. You will monitor changes, develop compliance programs, conduct audits, and coordinate filings with ERCOT, PUCT, FERC, and other authorities while collaborating with legal, finance, and operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of regulatory compliance experience within U.S. ISO/RTO wholesale energy markets.
• Demonstrated expertise in ERCOT compliance is required.
• Experience with PUCT regulations and the Texas wholesale and retail energy market structure.
• Experience managing compliance requirements across at least two ISO/RTO markets simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary expert for ERCOT compliance (nodal protocols, settlements).
• Monitor regulatory changes across ISO/RTO markets; focus on ERCOT.
• Evaluate PRRs and stakeholder developments.
• Develop and maintain internal compliance policies and controls.
• Conduct internal audits and gap analyses.
• Manage regulatory filings to ERCOT, PUCT, FERC, and others.
• Coordinate multi-market compliance calendars and risk registers.
• Deliver compliance training for trading, scheduling, operations.
• Collaborate with legal, finance, and operations to integrate requirements.
• Represent company in ERCOT stakeholder meetings.
• Prepare executive-level compliance reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

ERCOT compliance

ISO/RTO regulatory experience

Regulatory change monitoring

Auditing

Training programs

Multi-market coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Compliance management software

Job description

Annual Salary: $128,610 – $150,045 + 25% Annual Bonus

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced ISO Compliance Specialist to oversee regulatory compliance across U.S. Independent System Operators (ISOs) and Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs).

This role will primarily focus on ERCOT compliance, while also supporting compliance requirements across PJM, MISO, CAISO, SPP, NYISO, and ISO-NE.

The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in ERCOT market protocols, regulatory requirements, wholesale energy markets, and multi-market compliance frameworks. This individual will play a key role in monitoring regulatory changes, developing compliance programs, conducting audits, and ensuring adherence to applicable market rules and regulatory obligations.

This is a fully remote opportunity for a self-directed compliance professional who can independently manage multiple regulatory workstreams.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the company's primary subject matter expert for ERCOT compliance, including nodal protocols, operating procedures, settlement processes, and market guides.
• Monitor and report regulatory and market rule changes across all U.S. ISO/RTO markets, with a primary focus on ERCOT.
• Evaluate the business impact of Protocol Revision Requests (PRRs) and stakeholder developments.
• Develop, implement, and maintain internal compliance policies, procedures, and controls across applicable ISO/RTO markets.
• Conduct regular internal audits and gap analyses across trading, scheduling, settlements, and operations functions.
• Manage required filings, notifications, and regulatory reports submitted to ERCOT, PUCT, FERC, and other applicable regulatory authorities.
• Serve as the primary liaison for ERCOT Market Surveillance, PUCT enforcement inquiries, and NERC/Regional Entity audit activities.
• Coordinate multi-market compliance calendars and risk registers to ensure all regulatory obligations are met.
• Develop and deliver compliance training programs for trading, scheduling, and operational teams.
• Partner with legal, finance, and operations teams to integrate compliance requirements into new market strategies, products, and systems.
• Participate in ISO/RTO stakeholder meetings and working groups, particularly within ERCOT, representing the company's interests in regulatory and market rulemaking processes.
• Prepare executive-level compliance reports and communicate material compliance risks to leadership in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of regulatory compliance experience within U.S. ISO/RTO wholesale energy markets.
• Demonstrated expertise in ERCOT compliance is required.
• Experience with PUCT regulations and the Texas wholesale and retail energy market structure.
• Experience managing compliance requirements across at least two ISO/RTO markets simultaneously.

Required Skills and Knowledge

• In-depth knowledge of ERCOT nodal protocols, market rules, QSE/LSE obligations, ancillary services, and settlement processes.
• Working knowledge of at least one additional ISO/RTO market, including PJM, MISO, CAISO, SPP, NYISO, or ISO-NE.
• Familiarity with applicable NERC Reliability Standards, including FAC, BAL, IRO, TOP, COM, and related standards.
• Hands-on experience responding to ERCOT enforcement inquiries and developing compliance mitigation plans.
• Familiarity with ERCOT's nodal settlement system.
• Experience using compliance management tools and systems.
• Ability to independently manage multiple compliance workstreams in a fast-paced, remote environment.
• Strong analytical, documentation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional attention to regulatory detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements for non-technical audiences.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in a remote work environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities. However, the individual may be required to manage consultants and contractors as needed.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to sit or stand at a computer for reasonable periods while performing tasks involving typing and reading. The role may also require occasional walking or standing.

The position primarily involves working in an office environment using computers, Microsoft applications, telephones, and general office equipment.

Working Conditions

Approximately 95% of the time will be spent working in an office environment, utilizing computers, Microsoft applications, phones, and general office equipment.

Approximately 5% of the time may involve visiting vendor or internal customer sites, attending industry conferences, and participating in business meetings.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

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This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Applicants, with criminal histories, are considered in a manner that is consistent with local, state, and federal laws.

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PAY TRANSPARENCY POLICY STATEMENT

Compensation for roles at Suna Solutions varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific client, office or remote location, role, skill set and level of experience. As required by local law, Suna Solutions provides a reasonable pay scale to include the hourly or salary range that Suna Solutions reasonably expects to pay for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, New York City or Washington as set forth below.