Senior Manager - FERC Compliance

Iberdrola; Orange (CT); On-site; USD 165,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

12% 401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development and career 2

Competitive benefits and growth

Job summary

AVANGRID SERVICE COMPANY seeks a Senior Manager - FERC Compliance to lead regulatory compliance across Avangrid Networks and subsidiaries. You will oversee program development, risk assessments, and investigations to ensure adherence to FERC and state requirements.

This role involves coordinating with cross-functional teams, managing data requests, enforcement actions, and ongoing training to sustain a robust ethics program. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in legal, audit, or other compliance-related field and 10+ years of experience.
• Broad knowledge of FERC regulations and utilities compliance practices.
• Experience with compliance ethics programs and project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and improve a FERC compliance program and related documentation.
• Manage annual compliance plans, reporting, and investigations.
• Provide SME on FERC standards, anti-market manipulation, and reporting obligations.
• Lead strategic compliance initiatives and monitor regulatory changes.
• Promote a culture of ethics and compliance across the company.

Skills

Compliance expertise

Written/verbal communication

Project management

IT literacy

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in legal/audit/compliance

Tools

SAP

GRC Archer

Workday

MS Project

PowerBI

Job description

Senior Manager - FERC Compliance# Grupo Iberdrola I Canal de Empleo## Senior Manager - FERC ComplianceSolicitar: Estados Unidos, Connecticut, Orange: Estados Unidos, Massachusetts, Boston: Jornada Completa: Publicado hoy: Fecha final: 31 de octubre de 2026 (Quedan 9 días para realizar la solicitud): R-34393**Location**: On site 5 days a week in Orange, CT or Boston, MA The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from: * $148,160 to $185,200 in Orange, CT* $154,880 to $193,600 in Boston, MA What We Offer:* *Competitive benefits and growth opportunities** *Generous performance‐based bonuses** *12% 401(k) match** *Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance** *Tuition reimbursement** *Professional development and clear career advancement pathways**For more information please visit:* *Benefits - Avangrid* **Job Summary**The Senior Manager – FERC Compliance position supports the Company’s recognized and award-winning ethics and compliance program and reports to the Chief Compliance Officer of Avangrid Networks, Inc. (“Avangrid Networks”). This role provides subject matter expertise, program management and strategic support in how Avangrid Networks and its subsidiaries ensure compliance with applicable regulations of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and closely related state regulatory requirements. This position manages annual compliance activity plans, reporting, compliance policies, communications, training, assessments, case management, and other aspects of effective FERC regulatory compliance programs. **Key Responsibilities*** Developing, maintaining, and improving a FERC compliance program designed to effectively (1) prevent potential noncompliance with applicable FERC laws, regulations, and orders, and analogous state requirements; and (2) ensure that internal company standards and practices meet or exceed internal requirements for compliance (including the Avangrid Code of Business Conduct and Ethics) and expectations of FERC and other external stakeholders.* Maintaining, revising, and updating program documentation, including policies, governance frameworks, plans, inventories of obligations and controls, records, and other relevant documentation.* Developing and implementing elements of an effective regulatory compliance program, including FERC compliance risk assessments, auditing, training, communications, investigations, and records management.* Provide subject matter expertise on Avangrid’s FERC compliance activities in relevant areas, including:* FERC standards of conduct and state separation of activities regulation.* Anti-market manipulation.* EQR, regulatory, and financial reporting.* FERC compliance activities, including enforcement, audits, data requests, and investigations.* Other areas prioritized by FERC for compliance, including OATT, merger obligations, records retention, etc.* Undertake compliance-related strategic initiatives and manage related projects, as assigned, based on the results of risk assessment activities, monitoring, and program benchmarking.* Monitor changes in best practices and new requirements, resolve changes in risks and controls, disseminate compliance information, and promote an overall culture of ethics and compliance.**Required Qualifications*** Bachelor’s degree in legal, audit, or other compliance-related field of study and a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.* Broad knowledge of laws, regulations, and compliance obligations promulgated by FERC and the business best practices used by regulated electric and natural gas utilities in the United States to ensure compliance.* Experience with best practices for compliance and ethics programs under the U.S. Federal Sentencing Guidelines and related legal frameworks.* Strong IT and business tool literacy, including familiarity with common project management tools and the ability to quickly learn and apply new systems, databases, tools, and methods common to program management in the energy & utility industry (e.g., SAP, GRC Archer, Workday).* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with emphasis on clear and concise writing and presentation of data using common office tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and advanced project management and analytics tools such as MS Project and PowerBI.* Skilled in prioritizing competing Skilled in prioritizing competing responsibilities, shifting focus as needed.* Fluent in English, any level of fluency in other languages is beneficial but not required.* Must be a proven team player capable of supporting a culture of teamwork, accountability, quality, professional development, and prioritization of organizational goals.* Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and, in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties.* Additional responsibilities as assigned.* Occasional travel is expected. **Preferred Qualifications*** Master’s degree in legal, audit, or other compliance-related field of study.* Professional certification in corporate compliance and ethics, process improvement, project management, quality management, or similar disciplines relevant to improving regulatory compliance programs.* Prior experience in the FERC Compliance program of an electricity utility company managing audits, trainings, investigations, and data requests from FERC staff. **Competencies*** Growth & Continuous Improvement* Initiative & Change* Focused on Results* Customer Centric (internal and/or external)* Communication* Collaboration* Leadership (people managers/leaders) #LI-OFFICE#LI-ER1**Company:**AVANGRID SERVICE COMPANY**Información Movilidad** Tenga en cuenta que cualquier solicitante que no sea ciudadano del país de la vacante estará sujeto al cumplimiento de los requisitos de inmigración aplicables para trabajar legalmente en ese país. Las prácticas y políticas de empleo de AVANGRID están orientadas a la contratación de una plantilla diversa y al mantenimiento de una cultura inclusiva. En AVANGRID ofrecemos oportunidades de empleo y promoción justas y equitativas a todos los empleados y candidatos independientemente de su raza, color, religión, nacionalidad, sexo, orientación sexual, edad, estado civil, discapacidad, condición de veterano protegido o cualquier otra condición protegida por la legislación federal, estatal o local. Obtenga más información sobre igualdad en el empleo en este enlace Si usted es una persona con una discapacidad o un veterano discapacitado que no puede utilizar nuestra herramienta en línea para buscar o aplicar a un empleo, puede solicitar una adaptación razonable poniéndose en contacto con nuestro departamento de Recursos Humanos en el 203-499-2777 o en [e-mail]-31-2026**About Avangrid:** Avangrid, Inc. is a leading energy company in the United States working to meet the growing demand for energy for homes and businesses across the nation through service, innovation, and continued investments by expanding grid infrastructure and energy generation projects. Avangrid has offices in Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, Maine and Oregon, including operations in 23 states with approximately $47 billion in assets, and has two primary lines of business: networks and power. Through its networks business, Avangrid owns and operates eight electric and natural gas utilities, serving more than 3.3 million customers in New York and New England. Through its power generation business, Avangrid owns and operates more than 75 energy generation facilities across the United States producing 10.5 GW of power for over 3.1 million customers. Avangrid employs approximately 8,000 people and has been recognized by JUST Capital as one of the JUST 100 companies – a ranking of America’s best corporate citizens – in 2025 for the fifth consecutive year. The company was named among the World’s Most Ethical Companies in 2025 for the seventh consecutive year by the Ethisphere Institute. Avangrid is a member of the group of companies controlled by Iberdrola, S.A. For more information, visit www.avangrid.com.