Senior or Lead Compliance Analyst

Deriva Energy Holdco I LLC; United States; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with matching

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Attractive Bonus Potential

Job summary

Deriva Energy is seeking a Compliance Analyst to support NERC Operations and Planning (O&P) compliance from our Charlotte, NC headquarters. You will assist with evidence collection, documentation updates, and audit preparation while gaining familiarity with NERC requirements and internal processes.

This in-person role offers occasional remote work one day per week and involves collaboration with IT and other teams to support tracking and reporting in our compliance program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• Three or more years of work experience in a relevant field.
• In lieu of bachelor's degree, 5+ years of related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop a working knowledge of NERC O&P Standards and their application to Deriva Energy’s operations.
• Support NERC compliance activities across Deriva Energy’s projects and operational processes.
• Assist in reviewing compliance documentation and evidence with guidance from compliance team members and SMEs.
• Help prepare documentation and coordinate materials needed for NERC compliance audits or internal reviews.
• Track compliance activities and help maintain organized compliance records and documentation.
• Support the development and maintenance of compliance procedures, policies, and internal controls.
• Assist with monitoring and reporting on the status of NERC O&P compliance activities.
• Help communicate compliance updates and requirements to internal stakeholders in a clear and accessible manner.
• Support compliance training initiatives, including preparing materials and coordinating sessions.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including IT, to support tools and systems used for compliance tracking and reporting.
• Participate in addressing compliance questions and requests from internal teams.
• Stay informed on NERC compliance updates through training, industry resources, and team collaboration.
• Provide support for regulatory data requests and reporting related to NERC O&P compliance.

Skills

NERC O&P knowledge

Documentation

Audit support

Stakeholder comms

Education

Engineering degree

5+ years experience

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

Job Description: Overview

Deriva Energy is a leading Independent Power Producer in the US renewables market, with over 6.5 GW of operating or under construction wind, solar and storage projects across the country. Formerly a part of Duke Energy, Deriva is now a Brookfield Renewable company. Brookfield Renewable operates one of the world’s largest publicly traded, pure-play renewable power platforms. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence and innovation who envision a future of energy independence using resilient, carbon-free generation. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the rapidly evolving energy industry. Deriva empowers customers with innovative clean energy solutions that strengthen communities and serve future generations.

Position Summary

The Compliance Analyst supports Deriva Energy’s efforts to maintain compliance with applicable NERC Operations and Planning (O&P) Standards. This role works closely with the Generation Compliance team and internal Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to help review documentation, maintain compliance records, and support ongoing monitoring of compliance activities. The Compliance Analyst will assist with evidence collection, documentation updates, and audit preparation while gaining familiarity with NERC requirements and internal compliance processes. This position may also support small compliance-related projects and process improvement initiatives. This position is located at Deriva Energy Headquarters in Charlotte, NC.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop a working knowledge of NERC Operations and Planning (O&P) Standards and their application to Deriva Energy’s operations
• Support NERC compliance activities across Deriva Energy’s projects and operational processes
• Assist in reviewing compliance documentation and evidence with guidance from compliance team members and SMEs
• Help prepare documentation and coordinate materials needed for NERC compliance audits or internal reviews
• Track compliance activities and help maintain organized compliance records and documentation
• Support the development and maintenance of compliance procedures, policies, and internal controls
• Assist with monitoring and reporting on the status of NERC O&P compliance activities
• Help communicate compliance updates and requirements to internal stakeholders in a clear and accessible manner
• Support compliance training initiatives, including preparing materials and coordinating sessions
• Collaborate with internal teams, including IT, to support tools and systems used for compliance tracking and reporting
• Participate in addressing compliance questions and requests from internal teams
• Stay informed on NERC compliance updates through training, industry resources, and team collaboration
• Provide support for regulatory data requests and reporting related to NERC O&P compliance
• Assist with small compliance-related projects and process improvement initiatives as assigned

Senior Level Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
• Three (3) years or more work experience in a relevant field
• In lieu of bachelor's degree, high school diploma/GED AND five (5) years or more years of related work experience

Lead Level Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
• Five (5) years or more work experience in a relevant field
• In lieu of bachelor's degree, high school diploma/GED AND seven (7) years or more years of related work experience

Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering or related field
• Five (5) years or more work experience in a relevant field, coupled with a deep understanding of NERC compliance
• Exceptional project management and multitasking abilities
• Prior experience with generation related to NERC Compliance Operations and Planning Standards
• Demonstrated aptitude for fostering a culture of compliance within teams
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
• Experience applying risk management frameworks is a plus
• Working

Working Conditions

This position is based in Charlotte, NC. This is an in-person position with option to work remotely one day per week.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Attractive Bonus Potential

Additional Information

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Deriva welcomes veterans of the United States Armed Forces to apply for this position. Deriva includes veterans of all branches and a diverse set of occupational specialties. We value the independent thinking, problem solving, leadership, and teamwork that our veterans have developed through their service. We welcome applications from any service and any military occupational specialty.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, protected veteran or military status, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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Since 2007, we've grown our business to become one of the nation's top renewable energy companies, managing a portfolio of wind, solar and battery storage projects across the U.S.

At Deriva Energy, our mission is to advance the transition to a sustainable, clean energy future and create value for our customers, investors and other stakeholders.

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