Senior NERC Compliance Lead | ICP & Audit Readiness

AES Corporation; Kentucky; On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

AES Corporation is seeking a Sr. NERC Compliance Program Specialist to support internal compliance activities for its expanding renewable energy and utility portfolio.

You will coordinate ICP reviews, conduct risk assessments, and liaise with operations, SMEs, and regulators to ensure sustained NERC compliance. The role requires a proactive self-starter capable of managing multidisciplinary challenges and leading new initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, risk management, or related field preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience in compliance administration, auditing, risk management, regulatory affairs, or utility operations
• Knowledge of NERC Reliability Standards and compliance processes preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform and report on NERC Compliance KPIs and program metrics
• Coordinate and facilitate the ICP annual review, with findings and improvement opportunities
• Conduct annual NERC compliance risk assessments and maintain the risk register
• Lead special projects related to NERC Compliance, e.g., new program for registered functions
• Serve as primary administrator for audits, spot checks, self-certifications, certifications and other regulatory reviews
• Manage audit schedules, evidence requests, stakeholder communications, and regulatory submissions
• Maintain compliance program documentation, templates, and evidence repositories with NERC team
• Initiate approval and change management within NERC Compliance Team
• Support compliance training, awareness, and continuous improvement
• Oversee compliance responsibilities as necessary for the team
• Perform related duties as assigned by Director - Regulatory Compliance

Skills

NERC compliance knowledge

Regulatory affairs

Project coordination

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, Risk Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Reporting tools

Job description

AES Corporation is seeking a Sr. NERC Compliance Program Specialist to support internal compliance activities for its expanding renewable energy and utility portfolio.

You will coordinate ICP reviews, conduct risk assessments, and liaise with operations, SMEs, and regulators to ensure sustained NERC compliance. The role requires a proactive self-starter capable of managing multidisciplinary challenges and leading new initiatives.