(Sr./Lead) Compliance Analyst (II)

PJM Interconnection, LLC; Audubon (IA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with employer match

Medical, vision and dental insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Job summary

PJM Interconnection, LLC, headquartered in the U.S., seeks a Sr./Lead Compliance Analyst to focus on NERC Reliability Standards and PJM compliance. The role involves coordinating communications, leading audits, and maintaining knowledge of standards development processes to ensure PJM’s reliability and regulatory alignment.

The position requires strong analytical capabilities, data-driven decision making, and collaboration with PJM members and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 4 years of Utility Operations and/or Planning experience.
• 0–5 years of experience with compliance requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality work.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with interchange arrangements, Bulk Power relationships, and FERC procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead or participate in recurring audits of each Transmission Owner’s compliance with PJM’s standards.
• Prepare PJM for NERC and Regional Compliance Audits, Spot Checks, and Self-Certifications.
• Help strengthen PJM’s controls where non-compliance could impact reliability, finances, or reputation.
• Coordinate with PJM Members and Stakeholders to manage compliance tasks effectively.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Verbal communication

Team player

Attention to detail

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or equivalent

MBA, Business Administration

Tools

MS-Word

MS-Excel

MS-PowerPoint

Job description

Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid

The FERC and Reliability Compliance Department is responsible for assisting in the development, coordination, monitoring, and communication of all electric reliability standards that are developed by the North American Reliability Council (NERC), the North American Energy Standards Board (NAESB) and the Regional Compliance Entities. The department is also responsible for assessing compliance on a regular basis with the PJM Governing Documents.

The (Sr./Lead) Compliance Analyst will be focused on the NERC Reliability Standards in the following key areas:

• Assisting in the communication of new and revised NERC Reliability Standards to and coordination of the PJM position on the new standards
• Maintaining a working knowledge of select NERC Reliability Standards projects as the projects progress through the standards development process
• Active participation in and serving as a compliance lead for various types of compliance audits, both internal and external
• Lead compliance related initiatives in PJM to ensure PJM maintains compliance with the NERC Reliability Standards

Essential Functions

The candidate must be able to work independently and as part of a team on work assignments. These assignments can be broad in nature involving the compilation, preparation, and analysis of various statistical/analytical data, reports, statements, studies, or projects. The candidate must possess demonstrated abilities of effective analytical and reasoning capabilities, refined verbal skills, and presentation skills. The candidate will assist in developing recommendations on NERC and Regional standards directly impacting PJM systems, capabilities, and reliability.

The candidate must be able to maintain a working knowledge of the various projects in the NERC standards development process, and help prepare PJM requirement owners for compliance with newly developed standards. The candidate must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, determine possible solutions and draw valid conclusions. In addition, the employee must possess the ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

• Lead or participate in recurring audits of each Transmission Owner’s compliance with the assigned tasks defined in PJM’s Transmission Owner/Transmission Operator Matrix to ensure PJM’s compliance with the NERC Reliability Standards
• Prepare PJM for NERC and Regional Compliance Audits, Spot Checks, and Self-Certifications.
• Participate in strengthening PJM’s controls for those requirements where a non-compliance could cause a significant reliability, financial or reputational impact.
• Work closely, including organizing interactions and communications with PJM Members and Stakeholders to effectively manage compliance related tasks.

Characteristics and Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or equivalent work experience
• At least 4 years of experience Utility Operations and/or Planning experience.
• 0-5 years of experience working with compliance requirements
• Ability to produce high-quality work products with attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively in a team environment
• Experience in quantitative and qualitative analysis
• Experience using verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (MS-Word, MS-Excel and MS-PowerPoint)
• Experience with interchange arrangements, Bulk Power relationships, and FERC procedures

Preferred

• MBA, Business Administration
• At least 4 years of experience Direct PJM Operations and/or Planning experience.
• 0-5 years of experience Working with NERC Reliability Standards
• Experience with PJM operations, markets, and planning functions
• Experience supporting any of PJM Committees

PJM employees work collaboratively to maintain the reliability of North America’s largest centrally dispatched electric grid and to operate one of the world’s largest competitive wholesale electricity markets.

We seek talented candidates who thrive in a diverse, challenging and creative environment where they have opportunities to grow, learn new skills and build a career.

We recognize and appreciate the different abilities, backgrounds, perspectives, experiences, cultures and needs of each individual.

Learn more about PJM by visiting the Learning Center. Discover your potential at PJM Interconnection! We are proud of our company’s history, culture and community. As the nation’s largest grid operator, the work we do every day requires every one of us. If you're seeking a dynamic and supportive workplace that values innovation and creativity, we invite you to explore opportunities with our team.

Benefits

• Medical, vision and dental insurance
• 401(k) plan with 100% employer match up to 5% of salary
• Non-elective 401(k) employer contribution
• Vacation and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Business travel and accident insurance
• Child day care referral program
• Employee assistance program
• Adoption benefits recognized by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, which has named PJM one of the best adoption-friendly energy and utility companies in America.