Director, Reliability Assessments & Performance Analytics

North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC); Washington, Baltimore (District of Columbia, MD); Remote; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) seeks a Director of Reliability Assessments and Performance to lead strategic reliability assessments and data analytics across the ERO Enterprise. You will guide probabilistic methodologies, data governance, and cross‑functional teams to enhance North American bulk power system reliability and performance.

You will work with executives, regional entities, and regulators to shape analytical priorities and publish influential reliability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or advanced technical field.
• At least 10 years in bulk power system planning/operations.
• Deep understanding of bulk power system reliability and resource adequacy.
• Ability to lead complex high-visibility technical assessments.
• Strong knowledge of modern analytical methods and data visualization.
• Experience with data governance, quality, and reproducibility.
• Ability to translate technical findings for executives and regulators.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for Reliability Assessment, Performance Analysis, and Data & Analytics Integration.
• Lead independent assessment of current and future bulk power system reliability.
• Direct development of major reliability publications and analyses.
• Advance probabilistic and scenario-based methodologies.
• Lead analysis of historical performance to identify trends and risks.
• Establish integrated analytical framework linking forward-looking assessments with performance.
• Provide executive interpretation of changing industry conditions.
• Lead a foundational data team and develop analytical platforms and dashboards.
• Collaborate across NERC departments to inform priorities.
• Represent NERC before regulators and stakeholders.
• Recruit and develop engineering and data professionals.
• Ensure quality-control and reproducibility of analytical products.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Data visualization

Statistical analysis

Probabilistic methods

Data governance

Executive communication

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Advanced technical degree

Tools

Data analytics platforms

Job description

The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) seeks a Director of Reliability Assessments and Performance to lead strategic reliability assessments and data analytics across the ERO Enterprise. You will guide probabilistic methodologies, data governance, and cross‑functional teams to enhance North American bulk power system reliability and performance.

You will work with executives, regional entities, and regulators to shape analytical priorities and publish influential reliability