Senior NERC Compliance Lead for Audit Readiness

TekWissen ®; Taylor (TX); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CCEP Certification Preferred

NERC System Operator Certification

Job summary

TekWissen is seeking an Operations & Planning (O&P) Compliance professional to support adherence to NERC Standards, Nodal Protocols, Operating Guides, and binding documents within the Texas power grid.

You will work with internal teams to identify controls, assess compliance risks, and coordinate audits with regulators and external auditors, aligning regulatory obligations with internal processes and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Experience with NERC Operations and Planning Reliability Standards preferred.
• Experience with Client Nodal Protocols, Operating Guides, and Other Binding Documents preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply analytical and problem-solving skills to identify compliance risks and develop effective solutions.
• Utilize compliance methods and tools to monitor, assess, and report compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Serve as a resource to advise process owners on improving compliance posture and operational processes.
• Work with assigned groups to develop, implement, and manage operational reports documenting and demonstrating compliance performance.
• Assist business process owners with remediation efforts resulting from audits, compliance investigations, and control assessments.
• Prepare Client staff and documentation for NERC, Texas RE, and other external audits.
• Maintain documentation of business processes and related internal controls.
• Coordinate with subject matter experts regarding assigned standards.
• Utilize the Archer GRC platform to monitor, review, and assess the effectiveness of internal controls mapped to Reliability Standards and Client Protocol requirements.
• Support Client representation with NERC and Regional Standards Committees through participation in drafting teams and standards development efforts.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Audit coordination

Risk assessment

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Bachelor's Degree in Auditing

Bachelor's Degree in Related Field

Tools

SQL

Cognos

Python

Job description

TekWissen is seeking an Operations & Planning (O&P) Compliance professional to support adherence to NERC Standards, Nodal Protocols, Operating Guides, and binding documents within the Texas power grid.

You will work with internal teams to identify controls, assess compliance risks, and coordinate audits with regulators and external auditors, aligning regulatory obligations with internal processes and procedures.