Prin Regulatory Compliance Analyst

Consumers Energy is Michigan’s largest energy provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the state’s 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. Consumers Energy knows job number one is to keep the lights on for customers. We are committed to delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy to our customers 24/7.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, e.g., H-1B, TN, etc. Please do not apply if you will need immigration sponsorship for a work visa now or in the future, including sponsorship for H-1B, TN, etc., now or in the future. We are unable to hire individuals with CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT for this position as the position is not eligible for participation in the H-1B lottery program and is not eligible for current or future immigration sponsorship for a work visa.

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This is a hybrid (virtual/onsite) position with required onsite days on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday assigned to One Energy Plaza located in Jackson, MI. The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance or willing to relocate (relocation package is available for those that qualify).

The Principal Regulatory Compliance Analyst supports compliance initiatives for Consumers Energy, ensuring adherence to the standards and requirements of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), Regional Reliability Organizations, Independent System Operators (ISOs), the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), and the Department of Energy. The incumbent is regarded as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and collaborates cross-functionally to develop reliability compliance policies and procedures through extensive research and analysis.

This role is responsible for reviewing correspondence with regulatory authorities, preparing committee presentations and related materials, and managing audit preparation and response activities. The individual interfaces regularly with senior leadership to provide compliance reporting and certifications. Additionally, the role includes developing and maintaining key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor compliance program performance and ensuring the program remains audit-ready at all times.

The analyst researches, analyzes, selects, and applies program management concepts, methodologies, and techniques to ensure compliance requirements are met. This includes participating in industry discussions and forums to influence the development of new and modified regulatory requirements and ensuring that testing methods and control processes at Consumers Energy sites remain within regulatory standards. The role requires familiarity with compliance program frameworks, including detective, preventive, and corrective controls.

• Lead the development of procedures that define standard work necessary to meet NERC, FERC, and MISO requirements.
• Anticipate, interpret, and analyze proposed or new FERC, NERC, and MISO standards and requirements; coordinate enterprise-wide adoption as applicable.
• Oversee the review of compliance evidence and documentation for accuracy and adherence to regulatory requirements; drive the development of action plans and risk controls to meet regulatory objectives within established timelines.
• Evaluate business unit processes to determine alignment with applicable regulatory obligations (FERC, MISO, NERC, etc.); recommend and oversee improvements as needed to achieve compliance.
• Lead the development and delivery of training and training materials related to FERC, NERC, and MISO compliance; promote a culture of compliance awareness.
• Manage responses to federal and industry-level alerts and inquiries regarding the company’s compliance programs.
• Lead risk control activities, review program procedures, identify gaps, and support implementation of process improvements and waste reduction initiatives.
• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert for interpretation of relevant FERC and NERC standards.
• Ensure compliance through the use and maintenance of systems that track compliance activities, training records, required reporting, and regulatory changes.
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