Senior Compliance Assurance Leader for Grid Reliability

North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC); Washington, Baltimore (District of Columbia, MD); Remote; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) seeks a Compliance Assurance Advisor to support the ERO Enterprise with risk-based compliance monitoring and certification oversight. You will oversee programs, coordinate with committees, and develop training materials to enhance reliability governance.

The role requires project leadership, auditing expertise, and strong communication skills to engage with Regional Entities and industry stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years leading operations projects, teams, or initiatives in a complex org.
• Experience in identifying training needs and delivering technical training programs.
• Progressive experience in auditing, internal controls, enterprise risk management, and GRC frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage compliance assurance activities and project plans.
• Oversee programs ensuring regional entity adherence to NERC rules and procedures.
• Provide SME guidance on risk management, auditing, and internal controls.
• Identify and deliver training and outreach to Regional Entities and industry participants.
• Report project status, risks, and milestones; manage schedules and changes.

Skills

Project management

Auditing

Risk management

Training design

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

MS Office

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

COSO

GAGAS

IIA

Job description

North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) seeks a Compliance Assurance Advisor to support the ERO Enterprise with risk-based compliance monitoring and certification oversight. You will oversee programs, coordinate with committees, and develop training materials to enhance reliability governance.

The role requires project leadership, auditing expertise, and strong communication skills to engage with Regional Entities and industry stakeholders.