Compliance Analyst

VELCO Vermont Electric Power Company, Inc.; Vermont; Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dog friendly office

Job summary

VELCO Vermont Electric Power Company, Inc. is seeking a Compliance Analyst to support the NERC Compliance Program and enhance grid reliability. You will collaborate across Operations, Planning, and IT to ensure adherence to NERC Reliability Standards and internal controls.

The role focuses on developing procedures, performing assessments, and leading investigations, with exposure to audits by NPCC and regulatory self-certifications. A Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, IT, sciences, law, mathematics or related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
• At least three years in a Compliance role or a technical function with compliance responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Functions as an internal expert for NERC Reliability Standards and CIP standards.
• Ensures program strategy, documentation, procedures, and evidence are aligned.
• Develops and maintains internal controls to ensure regulatory adherence.
• Coordinates with departments to implement processes and documentation.
• Leads internal incident investigations to identify improvements and noncompliance.
• Develops mitigations plans with timelines and tracks progress.
• Delivers training on compliance obligations and roles.

Skills

NERC compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Audit ability

Analytical skills

Documentation

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/science/law/math or related

Tools

Obligation tracking tools

Job description

Why you should join our team

As the nation’s first statewide, “transmission only” company, VELCO manages the safe, reliable, cost-effective transmission of electric power throughout Vermont and as a part of the integrated New England regional network.

Compliance Analyst

VELCO is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Compliance Analyst to support our NERC Compliance Program and help protect the reliability and security of Vermont's electric transmission system. In this role, you will work across the organization to ensure compliance with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Reliability Standards, strengthen internal controls, support regulatory audits, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that reduce risk and support grid reliability.

How you will make an impact

The Compliance Analyst is part of a team responsible for supporting the NERC Compliance Program that ensures the effective and efficient reduction of risks to the reliability and security of the grid and every Vermonter. This role ensures adherence to the Transmission NERC Reliability Standards and internal controls that VELCO has developed and continues to develop. The Compliance Analyst also coordinates program and procedure development; performs daily, quarterly, and yearly tasks to evaluate compliance; as well as other tasks as deemed appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Functions as an internal expert for NERC Reliability Standards, controls, and best practices for both Operations and Planning (O&P) and Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards.
• Ensures the NERC Compliance Program strategy, program documentation, procedures, and evidence are aligned and consistent.
• Develops, implements, and maintains internal controls to ensure regulatory adherence.
• Reviews standards in development, coordinates with departments ensuring appropriate processes are in place to track/monitor for implementation, and facilitate Subject Matter Expert(s) in the development of new or updated of program documentation.
• Collaborates with Subject Matter Expert(s) in developing department process maps associated with NERC reliability standards.
• Participates in and leads internal incident investigations with other Compliance team members (Learning Opportunities) to identify areas of improvement and potential area(s) of noncompliance with a focus on NERC compliance.
• Develops and tracks mitigations plans including subtasks and timelines to completion.
• Participates in internal assessments (and leads when designated by Manager, NERC Compliance), to identify, document and implement process improvements focused on ensuring programmatic improvements and regulatory compliance, including identifying risks/weaknesses and proposing actions to eliminate and/or mitigate the impacts of potential risks.
• Develops and delivers training for employees on applicable compliance obligations and their roles and responsibilities.
• Participates in periodic audits performed by NPCC to assess VELCO’s compliance with NERC reliability standards.
• Leads responses to regulatory self-certifications, quarterly MIDAS submittals, and audit or self-reports/self-log RFIs including assembly and responses with Subject Matter Expert(s).
• Serves as the Compliance staff liaison with NPCC regulators on self-logs and self-reports.
• Serves as the Compliance staff liaison between other departments (Information Security, Planning Department, Engineering, HR Department, and Physical Security).
• Collaborates with other employees in maintaining the GRC tool to track/monitor compliance with the NERC Reliability Standards.
• Develop GRC evidence schedules and surveys to support mitigation activities.
• Identify gaps in processes, controls, or documentation and recommend improvements to strengthen compliance and reduce risk.
• Participate in NERC, North American Transmission Forum (NATF), and other workshops deemed acceptable and necessary to build credibility and knowledge.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Who you are

Education & Training

A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology, the sciences, law, mathematics or related discipline, or equivalent work experience.

Experience

A minimum of three years of professional experience in a Compliance function, or in a technical role in an area such as Operations or Planning, with significant responsibility for meeting compliance standards.

Knowledge/Skills

• A firm understanding of energy utility operations and industry compliance programs, knowledge of State and Federal regulations, NERC reliability and critical infrastructure protection standards, NPCC regional standards and compliance obligations, FERC guidelines.
• Demonstrated ability to perform audits and to conduct compliance investigations and internal controls evaluations.
• Strong analytical, interpretive, negotiation, organizational and project management skills.
• A strong attention to detail and proficiency with technology-based obligation tracking tools.
• Proven ability to cogently present complex technical information to committees, management, external regulators and industry associations.
• For Operations & Planning specifically, operator experience, ability to read one-line diagrams, engineering background, electrical experience, etc.

Work Environment

• Collaborative, cross-functional team environment
• Open office setting and dog friendly

Opportunity to work closely with engineering, IT, operations, and human resources.

Mission-driven organization supporting critical energy infrastructure.

Physical / Mental Demands

Must be able to perform typical administrative functions which may involve long periods of keyboarding and periodically of scanning, filing, copying, etc. Must be able to maintain fast pace while completing complex, analytical work, in potentially stressful situations, with competing priorities, within tight timelines and with frequent interruptions. Must be able to work additional hours when necessary. Periodic travel and overnight stays will be required when attending industry workshops, trainings, etc.

Compensation Range

Compensation Range: $68,744.00 - $89,700.00 - $110,656.00/salary This compensation range represents the minimum, midpoint and maximum pay for this position. Individual offers will be based on various factors including, but not limited to, qualifications, education, skills, competencies, and experience. Please note that most offers for new employees fall under the midpoint of the range, allowing room for continued salary growth. Base pay is just one component of our total compensation package, which may also include comprehensive benefits, generous paid time off and incentive compensation (bonus) potential.

Important Considerations

Visit Velco.com for additional information on VELCO culture, benefits, and the recruiting process.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and ALL qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Eligible applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

VELCO is handling all aspects of talent acquisition internally and will not engage the services of third-party staffing agencies, recruiters, or headhunters.

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VELCO is committed to the safety of our people, grid reliability, and creating a sustainable Vermont. At VELCO we care about our team members. Our benefits support the holistic well-being of our team members and their families — from financial security to mental and physical health. View 2026 Benefit Guide.