NERC Compliance Analyst — Grid Reliability and Risk

VELCO - Vermont Electric Power Company; Rutland (VT); On-site; USD 69,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

VELCO - Vermont Electric Power Company seeks a detail-oriented Compliance Analyst to support the NERC Compliance Program and protect the reliability and security of Vermont's electric transmission system.

You will coordinate program development, perform routine compliance tasks, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and help drive improvements that reduce risk. A bachelor’s degree and at least three years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• A firm understanding of energy utility operations and industry compliance programs.
• Knowledge of NERC reliability and CIP standards.
• 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, regulators and industry associations.

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 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 to identify areas of improvement and potential noncompliance with a focus on NERC compliance.
• Develops and tracks mitigations plans including subtasks and timelines to completion.
• Participates in internal assessments to identify, document and implement process improvements focused on ensuring programmatic improvements and regulatory compliance.
• Develops and delivers training for employees on applicable compliance obligations and their roles.
• Participates in periodic audits performed by NPCC to assess VELCO’s compliance with NERC reliability standards.

Skills

NERC standards

Internal controls

Audits & investigations

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, IT, sciences or related discipline

Job description

VELCO - Vermont Electric Power Company seeks a detail-oriented Compliance Analyst to support the NERC Compliance Program and protect the reliability and security of Vermont's electric transmission system.

You will coordinate program development, perform routine compliance tasks, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and help drive improvements that reduce risk. A bachelor’s degree and at least three years of experience are required.