Expert Compliance & Risk Consultant - Location Flexible

Requisition ID # 169632 

Job Category: Compliance / Risk / Quality Assurance 

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Electric Engineering

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Oakland; Alameda; Alta; American Canyon; Angels Camp; Antioch; Auberry; Auburn; Avenal; Avila Beach; Bakersfield; Balch Camp; Bay Point; Bear Valley; Belden; Bellota; Belmont; Benicia; Berkeley; Brentwood; Brisbane; Buellton; Burney; Buttonwillow; Calistoga; Campbell; Canyon Dam; Canyondam; Capitola; Caruthers; Chico; Clearlake; Clovis; Coalinga; Colusa; Concord; Concord; Corcoran; Cottonwood; Cupertino; Daly City; Danville; Davis; Dinuba; Downieville; Dublin; Emeryville; Eureka; Fairfield; Folsom; Fort Bragg; Fortuna; Fremont; French Camp; Fresno; Fresno; Fulton; Garberville; Geyserville; Gilroy; Goodyear; Grass Valley; Guerneville; Half Moon Bay; Hayward; Hinkley; Hollister; Holt; Huron; Jackson; Kerman; King City; Lakeport; Lemoore; Lincoln; Linden; Livermore; Lodi; Loomis; Los Banos; Lower Lake; Madera; Magalia; Manteca; Manton; Mariposa; Martell; Marysville; Maxwell; Menlo Park; Merced; Meridian; Millbrae; Milpitas; Modesto; Monterey; Montgomery Creek; Morgan Hill; Morro Bay; Moss Landing; Mountain View; Napa; Needles; Newark; Newman; Novato; Oakdale; Oakhurst; Oakley; Olema; Orinda; Orland; Oroville; Palo Alto; Palo Cedro; Paradise; Parkwood; Paso Robles; Petaluma; Pioneer; Pismo Beach; Pittsburg; Placerville; Pleasant Hill; Point Arena; Potter Valley; Quincy; Rancho Cordova; Red Bluff; Redding; Richmond; Ridgecrest; Rio Vista; Rocklin; Roseville; Round Mountain; Sacramento; Salida; Salinas; San Bruno; San Carlos; San Francisco; San Francisco; San Jose; San Luis Obispo; San Mateo; San Rafael; San Ramon; San Ramon; Sanger; Santa Cruz; Santa Maria; Santa Nella; Santa Rosa; Selma; Shaver Lake; Sonoma; Sonora; South San Francisco; Springville; Stockton; Storrie; Taft; Tracy; Turlock; Twain; Ukiah; Vacaville; Vallejo; Walnut Creek; Wasco; Watsonville; West Sacramento; Wheatland; Whitmore; Willits; Willow Creek; Willows; Windsor; Winters; Woodland; Yuba City

Department Overview

The Agency Reporting department serves as PG&E’s main contact with the CPUC’s Safety Enforcement Division (SED) for audits and data requests. It manages all audit phases, coordinates stakeholder meetings and data requests, oversees quality assurance, and facilitates regulatory walkthroughs of PG&Es different Headquarters and Divisions for Electric Transmission, Substation, and Distribution. The team ensures compliance, drives continuous improvement, and mitigates risk through strong organization, communication, and cross-functional collaboration. It maintains high standards of accuracy and confidentiality. The team responds to audit findings by developing corrective actions and monitoring improvements. Through its work, the department promotes compliance, transparency, and risk mitigation across the organization.

Position Summary

The Compliance & Risk Consultant, Expert will be part of a team that is responsible for managing the daily activities between PG&E and the CPUC’s Safety Enforcement Division (SED) including oversight and management of all phases of Electric CPUC Audits performed by SED.

PG&E is providing the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, and internal equity. Although we estimate the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed towards the middle or entry point of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors.

A reasonable salary range is:

• Minimum Base Salary (Bay Area)            $118,000.00
• Mid Base Salary (Bay Area)        $153,000.00
• Maximum Base Salary (Bay Area)           $188,000.00

• Minimum Base Salary (California)         $112,000.00
• Mid Base Salary (California)      $145,000.00
• Maximum Base Salary (California)        $179,000.00

This position is hybrid, working from your remote office (within the PG&E service territory) and your assigned work location based on business needs. The assigned work location will be within the PG&E Service Territory.

Job Responsibilities

This dynamic department plays a pivotal role in safeguarding organizational integrity by managing and supporting the entire audit process from start to finish. Its core duties include but are not limited:

• Organizing Stakeholder Meetings: Arranging and leading kick-off meetings with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts to ensure everyone understands the audit’s goals, timelines, and what information is needed. This involves clear communication, setting expectations, and fostering collaboration across various departments.
• Coordinating Data Requests: Breaking down pre-audit data requirements, assigning questions to the right business units, and overseeing the collection of responses and supporting documents. The department acts as a central hub, maintaining meticulous records and tracking progress to ensure deadlines are met.
• Quality Control: Reviewing all submitted data to make sure it is complete, accurate, and confidential information remains protected. If information is missing or incorrect, they work with the business units to make corrections. Attention to detail and a strong sense of responsibility are critical in upholding the organization’s standards.
• Facilitating Audit Walkthroughs: Planning and leading on-site reviews with external regulators and internal teams, documenting observations and ensuring audit requirements are addressed during the walkthrough. This includes preparing comprehensive documentation, coordinating logistics, and supporting teams throughout the audit process.
• Managing Additional Data Requests: Handling new or follow-up data requests that arise during or after field audits, assigning them for response, and checking that replies are complete and confidential. Adaptability and responsiveness are essential as priorities shift and new information emerges.
• Responding to Audit Findings: Reviewing the final audit report, identifying and quantifying any violations, and working with other departments to develop responses and improvement plans. The team helps drive continuous improvement by supporting the implementation of corrective actions and monitoring progress.

Team members are expected to demonstrate strong organizational skills, analytical thinking, and professionalism in every aspect of their work. They serve as trusted partners to both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring the organization's compliance posture is maintained and continually enhanced. The department’s efforts contribute directly to risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, and the overall success of the business.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• 7 years of relevant working experience

Desired:

• 4 years of experience in compliance (preferably with CPUC)
• PMI-Project Management Institute PMP-Project Management Professional certification
• Quality Assurance & Control: Experience conducting audits and ensuring compliance with established standards and procedures.
• Process Mapping Expertise: Ability to visualize, analyze, and optimize workflows across diverse functions.
• Technical Writing: Skilled in developing clear, concise guidance documents and standard operating procedures.
• Lean Methodologies: Certified in Lean, Lean Six Sigma, or recognized as a Certified Problem Solver, with a proven track record of driving process improvements.
• Effective Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to varied audiences.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to work effectively across departments, fostering alignment and shared ownership of outcomes.

Hiring Leader Name: Christopher Mark Eaton

Pacific Gas and Electric Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that actively pursues and hires a workforce that reflects the hometowns we serve.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability status,medical condition, protected veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other factor that is not related to the job.