Regulatory Compliance Leader - Electric Utilities

Golden Valley Electric Association; Alaska; On-site; USD 113,926 - 139,243; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined pension

401(k) match

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Annual Leave

Wellness Program

Tuition Reimbursements

Job summary

Golden Valley Electric Association in Fairbanks, Alaska, seeks a Compliance Manager to lead the development and continuous improvement of its regulatory compliance program. You will oversee audits, filings, and risk assessments, ensuring adherence to Rail Belt and Alaska regulatory standards across operations, engineering, legal, IT, and cybersecurity.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and at least seven years in electric utilities, plus three years of supervisory or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Seven years of electric utility experience involving generation, transmission, or distribution.
• Three years of supervisory and/or program management experience.
• Familiarity with electric utility standards and compliance.
• Ability to interpret regulations and technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of GVEA's regulatory compliance program.
• Oversee compliance monitoring, audits, filings, document retention, risk assessments, and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with operations, engineering, legal, IT, cybersecurity, and other departments to maintain audit-ready records.
• Monitor regulatory changes, identify compliance gaps, support regulatory filings, and manage budgets and consultants.
• Provide guidance and updates to management and the Board to strengthen regulatory readiness and reduce risk.

Skills

Analytical

Detail-oriented

Strong communication

Regulatory interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Energy Management, Power Systems, Business, or related field

Equivalent experience considered

Job description

Golden Valley Electric Association in Fairbanks, Alaska, seeks a Compliance Manager to lead the development and continuous improvement of its regulatory compliance program. You will oversee audits, filings, and risk assessments, ensuring adherence to Rail Belt and Alaska regulatory standards across operations, engineering, legal, IT, and cybersecurity.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and at least seven years in electric utilities, plus three years of supervisory or