Sr. NERC Compliance Program Specialist

AES Corporation; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) eligibility

Paid time off

Job summary

AES Corporation in Salt Lake City is seeking a Sr. NERC Compliance Program Specialist to support the Internal Compliance Program (ICP).

You will coordinate compliance activities, monitor performance, and lead risk assessments while interfacing with Operations, SMEs and regulators to maintain industry-leading standards. Under the Director – Regulatory Compliance, you will manage audits, document evidence, maintain risk registers, and drive continuous improvement across AES's growing renewable and

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.
• Strong organizational, analytical, AI and project coordination skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, SharePoint, and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform and report on NERC Compliance Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and compliance program metrics.
• Coordinate and facilitate the annual Internal Compliance Program (ICP) review, including documentation of findings and improvement opportunities.
• Conduct annual NERC compliance risk assessments and maintain the compliance risk register.
• Lead any special projects related to NERC Compliance such as establishing new program for newly registered function within AES, etc.
• Serve as the primary administrative coordinator 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, procedure templates, and evidence repositories structure with NERC Compliance team.
• Initiate approval and change management process as necessary internally within NERC Compliance Team.
• Support compliance training, awareness initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Assists NERC Compliance team in overseeing compliance responsibilities as necessary.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned by Director – Regulatory Compliance.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Project coordination

Communication skills

NERC standards knowledge

NERC Rules of Procedure knowledge

Regulatory affairs knowledge

MS Office

SharePoint

Reporting tools

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Reporting tools

Job description

Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company with a team of 8,300 employees across 12 countries. AES has been ranked #1 by BloombergNEF in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricity for millions of people worldwide. We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work™ rankings across the markets where we operate. AES was also named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026, highlighting our dedication to integrity, transparency, and responsible business practices. Our spirit of innovation continues to earn industry recognition. AES is the only seven‑time winner of the Edison Electric Institute’s Edison Awards in the twenty‑first century, a distinction honoring global leadership in advancing the electric power industry. If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We’re not just building a more sustainable future, we’re powering it.

The AES team is looking for an innovative and motivated individual to participate in the NERC compliance efforts for AES’s rapidly growing renewable energy and utilities portfolio.

This position provides the opportunity to support one of the largest renewable energy and transmission portfolios in the U.S. while playing a pivotal role in ensuring that AES builds, operates and maintains the portfolio to standards that exceed industry best‑practice. The ideal candidate will be a self‑starter and who will tackle multidisciplinary challenges proactively and in coordination with various AES teams and third parties. This role will support the growth of the AES NERC Compliance team as the renewable portfolio continues to expand. Under the general direction of the Director – NERC Compliance, the Sr. NERC Compliance Program Specialist is primarily responsible for supporting the organization’s Internal Compliance Program (ICP) by coordinating compliance activities, monitoring program performance, facilitating risk assessments, lead new initiatives and support audit readiness efforts. This role serves as a central liaison between Compliance, Operations, SMEs, and regulatory entities to ensure ongoing compliance with NERC Reliability Standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and report on NERC Compliance Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and compliance program metrics.
• Coordinate and facilitate the annual Internal Compliance Program (ICP) review, including documentation of findings and improvement opportunities.
• Conduct annual NERC compliance risk assessments and maintain the compliance risk register.
• Lead any special projects related to NERC Compliance such as establishing new program for newly registered function within AES, etc.
• Serve as the primary administrative coordinator 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, procedure templates, and evidence repositories structure with NERC Compliance team.
• Initiate approval and change management process as necessary internally within NERC Compliance Team.
• Support compliance training, awareness initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Assists NERC Compliance team in overseeing compliance responsibilities as necessary.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned by Director – Regulatory Compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Risk Management, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in compliance administration, technical writing, auditing, risk management, regulatory affairs, or utility operations.
• Knowledge of NERC Reliability Standards and compliance processes preferred.
• Strong understanding of NERC Rules of Procedure, Registration and Certification.
• Strong organizational, analytical, AI and project coordination skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, SharePoint, and reporting tools.

Key Success Measures

• Timely completion of annual ICP reviews and risk assessments.
• Accurate and actionable KPI reporting.
• Successful coordination of audits and regulatory reviews.
• Maintenance of audit‑ready compliance evidence and documentation.
• Effective tracking and closure of compliance actions and remediation activities.

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long‑term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.

The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $100,000 and $124,950/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position also includes annual bonus.

The benefits offered for this position are: medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, 401(k) eligibility, and paid time off (including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at‑will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Our people are our energy and have transformed AES into the type of energy company that the world needs today and in the future.

Coming from all walks of life, our people share a passion for improving lives by advancing the energy sector through innovation, collaboration and action. We are working in an industry that requires new thinking and ways of working together to create solutions that are both economically and environmentally viable, not just one or the other. We are looking for passionate people to join us in our mission to accelerate the future of energy.