Head of Reliability Assessments & Analytics

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 220,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) is seeking a Director of Reliability Assessments and Performance Analysis to provide strategic leadership across Reliability Assessments, Performance Analysis, and Data & Analytics Integration.

You will oversee major reliability publications, guide probabilistic methodologies, and lead multidisciplinary teams of engineers, data scientists, and technology professionals to inform regulatory and industry actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or advanced degree in a technical field (engineering, computer science, data science, applied mathematics, or another relevant technical discipline)
• At least 10 years of experience in bulk power system planning and/or operations within the electric utility industry; leadership experience preferred
• Deep understanding of bulk power system reliability, including resource adequacy, energy adequacy, transmission planning, generation performance, system operations
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, high-visibility technical assessments involving uncertainty and emerging reliability risks
• Strong understanding of modern analytical methods, including statistical analysis, probabilistic methods, data visualization, large-scale data analysis, and analytical tool/platform development
• Demonstrated understanding of data governance, data quality, stewardship, analytical reproducibility, and lifecycle management of critical data and analytical products
• Exceptional ability to translate complex technical analysis into clear conclusions for executives, boards, regulators, policymakers, and stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for senior external audiences
• Strategic mindset to anticipate future industry developments and translate insights into innovative strategies
• Proven ability to drive results in fast-paced, evolving environments

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for Reliability Assessments, Performance Analysis, and Data & Analytics Integration
• Lead independent assessment of current and future bulk power system reliability including resource adequacy and energy adequacy
• Direct development of major reliability publications and technical reports
• Advance methodologies to evaluate reliability risk using probabilistic and scenario-based approaches
• Lead analysis of historical bulk power system performance to identify trends and reliability gaps
• Establish an integrated analytical framework connecting forward-looking assessments with observed performance
• Provide executive-level interpretation of changing industry conditions and emerging reliability issues
• Lead a foundational data team focused on data strategy, analytics platforms, dashboards, and data pipelines
• Guide development of analytical capabilities including statistical analysis and data visualization
• Establish data governance practices across NERC to ensure data quality and shared reliability information
• Oversee major reliability data programs and data collections with quality assurance
• Develop and maintain partnerships across the ERO Enterprise for analytical alignment
• Evaluate reliability implications of industry developments and regulatory requirements
• Provide reliability insights to executive leadership and Board of Trustees with actionable recommendations
• Represent NERC before regulators, agencies, and external audiences
• Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing engineering and data professionals
• Establish QA, documentation, and reproducibility standards for analytical products
• Collaborate with multiple departments to inform broader organizational priorities

Skills

Leadership

Reliability assessment

Data analytics

Probabilistic modeling

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Advanced degree in engineering / computer science / data science

Tools

Analytical platforms

Dashboards

Data pipelines

Job description

The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) is seeking a Director of Reliability Assessments and Performance Analysis to provide strategic leadership across Reliability Assessments, Performance Analysis, and Data & Analytics Integration.

You will oversee major reliability publications, guide probabilistic methodologies, and lead multidisciplinary teams of engineers, data scientists, and technology professionals to inform regulatory and industry actions.