Lead Compliance Analyst - PGO NERC Compliance

100 Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy is seeking a senior Compliance Analyst to lead the NERC compliance program and other enterprise compliance efforts. The role requires guiding multiple specialties, developing advanced procedures, and balancing internal controls with external regulatory demands.

You will participate in industry working groups, drive complex initiatives, and mentor team members while coordinating with regulators, IT, and business units to ensure robust, repeatable compliance processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field or equivalent.
• 6 years of related work experience if degree not required.
• Experience with regulatory compliance and audits is expected.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct the NERC compliance or other Enterprise programs with minimal supervision.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and regulators to implement compliant solutions.
• Prepare technical reports, audit materials, and process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Computer Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Accounting, Engineer, Business or Other Related Degree

High School/GED with 10 years related work experience (alternative to degree)

Job description

Position Summary

This is the fourth level in the Compliance Analyst classification hierarchy and provides leadership and direction to the NERC compliance program or other Enterprise compliance programs. Employees at this level manage work in multiple areas of specialization, with minimal supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and to have the ability to work independently, with guidance limited to unusual or complex projects or issues. Individuals in this role will be expected to lead team initiatives and be able to develop solutions and take actions to resolve. They have knowledge of fundamental concepts and understand how to develop and apply procedures while balancing Duke Energy’s internal (e.g., IT502, IT503) and external regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., FERC, NERC, NIST, Sarbanes Oxley) and the needs of the business.

Participates within working groups and taskforce activities representing Duke Energy interests such as NATF, NAGF, EPRI, SERC, NERC, EEI and the compliance industry to acquire and share information on best practices.

Responsibilities

Compliance Program Support Serves as an audit lead while coaching team on Audit behaviors and prepares team for real time audits. Provides oversight through audit preparation activities. Responds to internal and external audit data request and prepares thorough and accurate technical reports. Develops unique technical solutions for new standards and requirements. Leads team on applicable initiatives driven from internal and/or external departments or by regulator mandate. Leads collaboration for complex problem solving and providing leadership between regions for common, repeatable, and accurate solutions, processes, workflows, and job plan instructions. Keeps team and organization informed of pending internal and regulatory changes while providing strategic path forward. Prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, conduct analysis and institutes process enhancements along with standards relative to a corporate level in field of expertise. Serves as lead during the development and implementation of complex compliance tools which provide automation to compliance processes. Demonstrates broader knowledge of Compliance controls, regulatory matters, security, business acumen and critical infrastructure. Monitors and validates the effectiveness of operational compliance controls and programs, leads efforts to revise existing or create new process control points. Records, tracks, and solutions unresolved technical and compliance issues to prevent recurrence. Provides support to individual performers while onsite in the field or remotely. Directly interfaces with internal Business Areas, other utilities, and Subject Matter Experts regarding interfacing compliance related topics. Coaches team to ensure compliance gaps are identified, vetted, reported and solutioned. Develops, maintains, and implements operational compliance training matrices, material, and delivery. Leading or participating within compliance related Causal Analysis by assigning, solutioning, documenting including the closeout of corrective actions.

• Project Management – Provides technical/organizational leadership to team members for strategic and project related work activities. Ability to lead a large complex project or several small complex projects. Serve as project manager or assists project managers in controlling compliance project funding and expenditures effectively. Serves as lead for implementation of new compliance standards and requirements. Provides leadership visibility to projects through updates and brings actionable recommendations to senior leaders as necessary. Work with project leads to ensure project goals are met and/or issues are escalated, classified, and documented properly.
• Liaison to Customers – Internal and External to Duke Energy. Participates within working groups and taskforce activities representing Duke Energy interests and the compliance industry to acquire and share information on best practices. Serves as a company subject matter expert and interacts with other industry experts to confirm technical approach or to formulate new or revised approach. During regulatory audit periods, meets directly with auditors representing Duke Energy as subject matter expert within the company, demonstrating with confidence Duke Energy Compliance processes, controls, and evidence. Represents team as single point of contact with outside groups who may be requesting, processing solutions, problem solving, data gathering and/or analysis. Provides technical/organizational leadership and expert mentoring to team members and others outside of team for strategic and highly complex work.

Required/Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Economics, Finance, Computer Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Accounting, Engineer, Business or Other Related Degree
• Additional six (6) years related work experience
• In lieu of Bachelors degree(s) AND 6 year(s) related work experience listed above, High School/GED AND 10 year(s) related work experience

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Motivated with strong written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated ability to create complex technical reports on analytic findings and provide briefings to various levels of staff / management
• Innovative – ability to recognize and seek improvement and efficiency opportunities
• Demonstrated ability to work in high pressure situations and within a team environment
• Demonstrated effective problem solving & analytical skills
• Demonstrated leadership within Duke Energy and in the industry
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate meetings and provide direction to others.
• Demonstrated capability to work with little to no management oversight and must have strong personal initiative
• Demonstrated strong leadership skills: negotiation, conflict management skills, influencing skills, ability to give and receive positive and constructive feedback
• Demonstrated ability to review or conduct observations/audits of compliance related projects and programs
• Knowledge of risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk)
• Knowledge of existing and emerging organizational technologies, issues, processes, and practices
• Skilled in principles of project and work management.

Department specific experience applicable to the hiring department

• PE
• PMP
• CISA (Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency)
• CISSP (Certified Information System Security Professional)
• NERC System Operator
• CPA
• CIA (Certified Internal Auditor)
• CPSM (Certified Professional Supply Management)

Working Conditions

Field Mobility Classification – Work will be performed in various field locations, as needed, after the onboarding period. However, field employees are required to live within a reasonable daily commute to their assigned work location. Office environment with some travel and visits to field locations.

Specific Requirements

If NERC CIP access is required, a Personal Risk Assessment will need to be completed every 7 years and annual cybersecurity training must be successfully completed as well.

Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided

(as applicable)

No Represented/Union Position

Never

No Visa Sponsored Position

No. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity Statement

Duke Energy values ideas that come from a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we’re dedicated to providing a work environment where all people are valued, respected and able to reach their full potential.

Duke Energy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, including but not limited to lactation, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, military status, or protected veteran status. Duke Energy complies with all applicable state, federal and local laws, regulations and ordinances prohibiting discrimination.