Compliance Analyst - Oahu

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Posting End Date:  at 11:59PM HST

BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION:

The P WO WATCH OFFICE Department of the P SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PLANNING & PREPAREDNESS Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Management vacancy available. (Role: Professional)

JOB FUNCTION:

Plays a vital role in the implementation and continuous improvement of technologies that support emergency response and preparedness operations and ensuring the Watch Office Operations and Emergency Planning and Preparedness Department adheres to regulatory requirements, internal programs and policies, and industry standards. Manages audit processes, handling compliance-related workflows, and contribute to the company’s overall risk management and regulatory compliance initiatives. Oversees data analytics and creating, maintaining, and improving all Emergency Preparedness Programs and Watch Office metrics, KPIs, dashboards, and mandated reporting requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Oversees and interprets complex data and risk intelligence, with an understanding of how this can influence organization and community risk management decision making and aid effective risk scanning. Takes a consistent and methodical approach to gathering data to ensure it fits for purpose; responsible for data handling, data analysis, modelling, mapping, reporting and research to support the generation and collation of intelligence to inform organizational decision making, risk management, resource planning, evaluation and performance monitoring processes. Verifies data quality and consistency to ensure reliable analysis and reporting.
• Provides leadership, work direction and secures commitment from Watch Office team members in meeting program milestones, goals and objectives. Works with team members to ensure access to resources and information.
• Provides expert input and professional insight on available data and its analysis for purposes including performance management, forecasting and target setting; resource management and deployment; scenario modelling and the creation and interpretation of maps, charts, diagrams, reports and presentations in line with time critical deadlines; identify and resolve data inconsistencies/discrepancies, including identifying modifications needed to improve functionality of data systems and data integrity. Develops strategies required to adhere to compliance mandates and program goals. Regularly monitors programs to ensure early identification of potential problem areas. Actively engages to resolve problems to ensure attainment of program goals.
• Administers/manages and enhances information from software inputs such as Geographic Information System, WebEOC, Predictive Analytics tools, Emergency Notification Systems, Fusion Systems, and satellite/alternate communications systems.
• Establishes measurable matrix to routinely monitor Watch Office programs for effectiveness of program objectives.  Prepares and presents the progress and effectiveness of Watch Office programs to all level of employees. Keeps abreast of regulatory and legislative updates or changes requiring compliance, contribute to analysis and interpretation of the regulation and legislation (new and current as required).
• Partners and collaborates with key stakeholders across the company to develop new and adjust existing metrics. Coordinates with General Accounting and Budgets & Financial Analysis to review and approve procurement process of Watch Office programs. Works on projects and initiatives as directed.
• Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge Requirements

• Requires thorough knowledge of business and data analysis, including working with unstructured data, in support of business data requirements elicitation, documenting, standardizing, validating and thorough to extensive knowledge of operations and delivery concepts, principles, standards, tools, techniques, methodologies for data analytics to solve complex problems.

• Working knowledge of general electrical utility, accounting and/or audit principals and techniques
• Strong knowledge of data analysis principles and best practices in development of KPI’s.
• Strong knowledge of personal computers and related software applications such as MS Project, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.

Skills Requirements

• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to direct, influence, motivate and persuade groups or individuals.
• Ability to handle difficult and/or sensitive issues while using tact, courtesy, and discretion.
• Ability to work with a variety of individuals occasionally dealing with sensitive, difficult or confrontational issues and the ability to handle such issues with professionalism by using tact, courtesy, respect and discretion.
• In-depth analytical, computational, organizational and time-management skills to handle various programs.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team.
• Ability to manage and develop/maintain strong positive relationships people at all levels within the company.
• Ability to motivate/influence others in cross-functional teams over which this role has no direct authority.
• Flexibility to adapt to a demanding work environment and rapidly changing priorities and strategic direction.
• Self-starter with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently with little day to day guidance.
• Ability to conceptualize new ideas quickly.
• Available to work flexible schedule to include working evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, as required.

Experience Requirements

• Several (3-5) years of experience as a project or program manager preferably within compliance and/or audit related fields, preferably in the electric utility industry, including developing information management systems that amalgamate data from multiple and diverse sources and display the data in useful format.
• A few (1-2) years utilizing Power BI Desktop, Power Automate and other Power BI service-related applications or implementing integrated solutions that optimize existing systems by automating data collection and display.

Note: A graduate degree in related field may be substituted for two (2) year of work experience.

Education Requirements 

• An associate or bachelor’s degree in data analytics, data science, computer science, management information systems, business analysis, business management, engineering, finance, statistics, or related fields (or equivalent work experience).
• Graduate degree in related fields preferred. 

Role: Professional 

Number of Vacancies: 1 

Location: Honolulu – Oahu

Hiring Range: The hiring range for the Compliance Analyst [Req ID 9656] position is $71,100.00 to $88,800.00. The person selected will be placed according to his/her skills and qualifications. 

About Hawaiian Electric Companies
Hawaiian Electric Companies provide electricity and services to 95 percent of the state's 1.4 million residents. The company is also one of the state's leading employers and a major contributor and supporter of community and educational programs.

The demand for power that has fueled the growth of the Hawaiian Islands has been met by Hawaiian Electric Companies for well over a century. And as the next millennium unfolds, the company is committed to providing quality service and seeking clean local energy sources to power generations of Hawaii families and businesses to come. Visit us at http://hawaiianelectric.com.

Interested individuals should apply online. The application must clearly indicate the demonstrated experience/knowledge/skills/abilities the candidate possesses which specifically qualifies him/her for the position.

Applicant Certification
By submitting an application for the position, candidates:
1. Authorize the Hawaiian Electric Companies to confirm all statements contained in the application and/or any materials submitted and made a part of the application as they relate to the position and to the extent permitted by law;
2. Authorize and consent to, without reservation, the Hawaiian Electric Companies sharing any and all information regarding previous or present employment, educational training or personal information from their records and from any other source with the hiring department or subsidiary company;
3. Release, discharge, and hold harmless, Hawaiian Electric Companies, from any and all liability for any damage which may be claimed as a result of furnishing such information to the hiring department or subsidiary company;
4. Authorizes release and transfer of all personnel records to be maintained by the hiring company in the event of an inter-company transfer; and
5. Authorize, direct, and consent to Hawaiian Electric Companies and/or its authorized agents to conduct investigations into candidates' background. These investigations may include, but are not limited to searches for information about applicants; record of criminal convictions to the extent permitted by law, education records, professional certifications, personal character references, and employment history.

EEO Statement
Hawaiian Electric Companies is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. We actively seek diversity among our employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex/gender (including gender identity/expression), ancestry/national origin, disability, marital status, arrest and court record, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, or other protected categories in accordance with state and federal laws. We further encourage individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply.

Hawaiian Electric Companies complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Any request for reasonable accommodation needed during the application process should be communicated by the candidate to the HR Service Center at (808) 543-4848.

Affiliate Disclaimer
Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc., Maui Electric Company, and Hawaii Electric Light (“Company”) are Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (“PUC”) regulated companies. The disclosure relating to Affiliate Transaction Requirements that follows is made pursuant to the PUC’s Decision and Order No. 35962, issued on December 19, 2018, and subsequently modified by Order No. 36112, issued on January 24, 2019 in Docket No. 2018-0065.

By submitting your application, you understand and acknowledge that, if you are hired by the Company and subsequently transferred, assigned or otherwise employed by an Affiliate, said Affiliate will be required to make a one-time payment to the Company in an amount up to twenty-five percent (25%) of your base annual compensation.  

In addition, if you are hired by the Company and subsequently transferred, assigned or otherwise employed by an Affiliate or an Affiliate-Related Entity, for a period of one year, you cannot appear in negotiations or otherwise interact directly with the Company or work on the same matter that you worked on while with the Company. 

Affiliate is defined as “any person or entity that possesses an ‘affiliate interest’ in a utility as defined by section 269-19.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes (“HRS”), including a utility’s parent holding company, except as otherwise provided by HRS section 269-19.5(h).”

Affiliate-Related Entity is defined as “a third party that provides electricity-related services in a regulated utility’s service territory that has a material financial, operational, or ownership interest with an unregulated affiliate of the utility and of whom the utility has reasonable knowledge.” 

For a current list of all Affiliates and Affiliate-Related Entities, please see:
https://www.hawaiianelectric.com/about-us/key-performance-metrics/financial/affiliate-transactions

This list may be amended, updated or revised from time to time without notice.