Energy Contracts and Compliance Manager/Analyst

About Clean Energy Alliance

Clean Energy Alliance (CEA) is the default energy provider for the cities of Carlsbad, Del Mar, Escondido, Oceanside, San

Marcos, Solana Beach, and Vista. Established in 2021, CEA currently serves more than 250,000 residential and business

customers and is focused on achieving 100% renewable energy by 2035 to reduce greenhouse emissions.

CEA employees operate in a hybrid environment, working from home most days and reporting to the office at least once

per week. Occasional local travel is required to attend CEA events, meetings, conferences, and workshops. This

arrangement may change as the needs of CEA change.

The Role of Energy Contracts and Compliance Manager/Analyst

As the organization transitions from a successful start-up to a trusted, reliable, long-term clean energy provider, CEA is

strategically expanding its team. The Energy Contracts & Compliance Manager/Analyst is a new position that will report to

the Power Procurement Manager and be responsible for a wide range of duties. Key responsibilities include:

Managing and Monitoring Power Supply Contracts

• Establish standard operating procedures, protocols and safeguards to ensure procurement team contract negotiation decision making processes are aligned with agency goals

• Assist with drafting of new vendor and supplier agreements, including coordination with legal counsel

• Serve as a point of contact for counterparties in negotiations for supply agreements; assisting with the creation of materials to facilitate Board review of potential supplier agreements including staff reports, supporting information, and presentation materials

• Manage stakeholder relationships, including Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), interconnection, staff and consultants, permitting agencies, community and public relations

• Conduct research and other due diligence to compile relevant information as needed for staff, technical consultants, legal consultants and Board members

• Track all steps needed to reach contract finalization, up to, and including, contract execution

• In coordination with the rest of the Power Supply Team, manage “back office” activities, in adherence to the Risk Management policies and procedures

Monitoring Performance

• Monitor and manage assigned counterparty relationships as required to improve performance and contract compliance

• Conduct performance auditing and monitoring for existing CEA power contracts

• Track counterparty compliance with contract milestones and other deliverables

• Maintain, update and track contract files through contract management system

Managing and Validating Invoices

• Interface with power suppliers and contractors regarding timely invoicing; identify opportunities for portfolio optimization and budget savings

• Receive, file, and process invoices in a timely and correct manner; perform validation on invoices as assigned to ensure accuracy; track invoice payments and prepare related reports for management and technical teams

• Validate CAISO statements and cost recovery from counterparties per contract terms

• Resolve or provide support in resolving power invoice and billing issues; provide information to external accountant to assist with problem resolution

Ensuring Regulatory Compliance

• Maintain current knowledge of regulatory/legislative trends and changes as well as current and future compliance requirements and their impact on market conditions

• Assist with preparation of compliance reports and materials required by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), the California Energy Commission (CEC), The Climate Registry, and the Department of Energy (DOE); coordinate compliance reporting with CEA’s supply contracts

• Manage CEA’s renewable energy certificate accounts within the Western Renewable Energy Generation Information System (WREGIS)

Additional Duties

• Prepare materials to facilitate procurement and resource planning policy discussions

• Assist with public contracting activities, the administration of Request for Proposal (RFP) processes, and submissions under CEA’s unsolicited proposal process (Open Offer Form)

• Assist in reviewing and analyzing proposals for electric power supply submitted to CEA by developers, marketers and power brokers

• Assist in preparing and presenting of information; make recommendations to assist CEA staff and Board with power supply decisions

• Participate in CalCCA (statewide Community Choice Aggregator industry group) working groups and committees

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, an eye for detail, and the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This person has excellent oral and written communication skills, a strong work ethic, the ability to perform quantitative data and statistical analyses; the capacity to work independently, and a knack for establishing and maintaining positive, productive working relationships.

Well-qualified candidates have experience with procuring renewable energy and administering wholesale power purchase agreements for conventional hedge, resource adequacy, and renewable energy transactions. They know how to manage power scheduling and battery charging and discharging. They are knowledgeable about CPUC regulatory reporting and compliance requirements, including Resource Adequacy compliance, and are committed to abiding by contract management best practices

Highly competitive candidates have an in-depth understanding of energy generation technologies including carbon neutral electric energy, conventional energy, and renewable energy such as wind, biomass, geothermal, solar, and hydroelectric. They have experience with renewable energy project development including environmental and local use permitting, interconnection agreements, and approval processes. Further, they know how renewable energy certificates may be used to support mandatory and voluntary compliance programs, including California’s Renewables Portfolio Standard, Power Content Label and Power Source Disclosure programs, and the Western Renewable Energy Information System (WREGIS).

The successful candidate will be passionate about serving CEA’s customers and contributing to the success of community choice aggregation in California.

Qualifying Education and Experience

This position may be filled at the Manager or Analyst level, depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. The following criteria will be used to determine appropriate placement:

Energy Contracts and Compliance Manager - Salary: $125,000 - $200,000 per year, DOQ. Requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business, economics, environmental studies, accounting or related and five (5) years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities described above, particularly in energy contract management or negotiation. An advanced degree and/or prior experience working in an electric utility, municipal utility, Community Choice Aggregation program or in a closely related field is desirable.

Energy Contracts and Compliance Analyst - Salary: $90,000 - $160,000 per year, DOQ. Requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business, economics, environmental studies, accounting or related field and up two (2) years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities described above, particularly in energy contract management or negotiation.

Benefits:

• Group health benefits with 100% employee and 50% dependent coverage for medical, vision and dental

• Other insurance includes Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance and Supplemental Life Insurance

• Monthly technology allowance

• Employer contributions into a 401(a) plan of 5% of salary with an additional match of employee contributions

made to a 457(b) plan, up to 5% of salary

• Vacation – 15 days per year increasing with years of service to a maximum of 25 days per year

• Sick Leave – 8 hours per month, with maximum accrual of 144 hours per year

• Paid holidays – 10 paid holidays plus winter break between December 24 - 31

How to Apply

To be considered for this opportunity, please email your cover letter and resume to Cindy Krebs Consulting. Applications are due March 24, 2025. For additional information, please contact Cindy at (206) 601-6874 or cindykrebsconsulting@outlook.com