Scope of PositionScope of Job: ISO Compliance Specialist oversees regulatory compliance for all U.S. independent system operators and regional transmission organizations.
An Independent System Operator (ISO) is a neutral, federally regulated organization that coordinates, controls, and monitors the operation of the
electrical power system within a single state or region. The primary focus is ERCOT, though the role covers PJM, MISO, CAISO, SPP, NYISO, and ISO-NE. This fully remote position requires expertise in market rules and protocols to ensure company compliance across multiple ISO/RTO markets.
Responsibilities- Serves as the company's primary subject matter expert for ERCOT compliance, including nodal protocols, operating procedures, settlement processes, and market guides.
- Tracks and reports rule changes in all U.S. ISO/RTO markets, focusing on ERCOT; evaluate business effects of PRRs and stakeholder developments.
- Develops and maintains internal compliance policies, procedures, and controls tailored to each ISO/RTO in which the company participates.
- Conducts regular internal audits and gap analyses across trading, scheduling, settlements, and operations functions for multi-market compliance exposure.
- Manages all required filings, notifications, and reports to ERCOT, PUCT, FERC, and other applicable regulatory bodies on time and with accuracy.
- Serves as primary liaison for ERCOT Market Surveillance, PUCT enforcement inquiries, and NERC/Regional Entity audit activities.
- Coordinates cross-market compliance calendars and risk registers, ensuring obligations across all ISO/RTO footprints are tracked and met.
- Designs and delivers compliance training programs for operational, trading, and scheduling staff across all relevant markets.
- Collaborates with legal, finance, and operations teams to embed compliance requirements into new market strategies, products, and systems.
- Participates in ISO/RTO stakeholder meetings and working groups, particularly within ERCOT, representing the company's interests in rulemaking processes.
- Prepares executive-level compliance reporting and escalate material risks to leadership in a clear, timely manner. Other duties as assigned.
Supervision of Others:
No direct supervisory duties. Will need to manage consultants and contractors when needed
Working Conditions:
95% of time is spent in the office environment utilizing computers (frequent use of various Microsoft software/programs), phones, and general office equipment. 5% of time is spent outside of the office visiting vendors' and/or internal customers' sites in addition to attending various conferences and meetings.
QualificationsEducation/Experience:
- Bachelor's degree required, master's degree preferred.
- 5+ years of regulatory compliance experience within U.S. ISO/RTO wholesale energy markets, with demonstrated ERCOT expertise as a primary requirement.
- Experience with PUCT regulations and the Texas wholesale and retail energy market structure.
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
- 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 (PJM, MISO, CAISO, SPP, NYISO, or ISO-NE) market rules and compliance frameworks.
- Familiarity with applicable NERC Reliability Standards (FAC, BAL, IRO, TOP, COM, and related series) and their applicability to generation, transmission, and market participants.
- Hands-on experience responding to ERCOT enforcement inquiries and preparing mitigation plans.
- Multi-ISO/RTO compliance experience across two or more markets simultaneously.
- Familiarity with ERCOT's nodal settlement system.
- Experience using compliance management tools.
- Proven ability to manage multi-market compliance workstreams independently in a remote, fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical, documentation, and organizational skills with exceptional attention to regulatory detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable translating complex regulatory requirements for non-technical audiences.
- Ability to work effectively as a self-directed remote employee, with strong time management and virtual collaboration skills.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to sit or stand at computer for a reasonable length of time typing and reading. Regularly required to walk or stand. 100% of time is spent in the office environment, utilizing computers (frequent use of various Microsoft software/programs), phones, and general office equipment.
