Industry Reporting and Communications Specialist

RELIABILITYFIRST CORPORATION•Independence, OH

2h•Remote

About The Position

ReliabilityFirst is seeking a detail-oriented and technically proficient Industry Reporting and Communications Specialist to help advance its mission of promoting grid reliability and security. This position is responsible for producing high-quality technical reports and research that clearly communicate complex reliability data and findings to internal stakeholders, regulatory bodies, and industry partners. The role will collaborate across the organization to improve communication processes and methods, ensuring that risks to the reliability and security of the electric grid are effectively conveyed to a broad audience, including the Electric Reliability Organization (ERO) Enterprise, electric utility stakeholders, and state agencies. The Industry Reporting and Communications Specialist will report to the Manager of Regulatory & Legislative Affairs, will have no direct supervisory duties, and will have cross-functional responsibilities throughout the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of experience in outreach and communications or a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Journalism, Public Relations, Technical Writing, or a related field with 10+ years of experience in technical writing, preferably in the energy or utility sector
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and document design tools
Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to simplify complex and technical material without losing accuracy
Strong attention to detail and organization
Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects with tight deadlines
Experience working with cross-functional technical teams
Excellent data analysis and presentation creation skills

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with electric grid reliability concepts, NERC (North American Electric Reliability Corporation) standards, and regulatory frameworks
Knowledge of the operation and analysis of the Bulk Power System
Experience with data visualization tools and techniques
Understanding of regulatory and compliance documentation processes
Familiarity with SharePoint or other content management systems

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) across RF to gather technical data and insights
Draft, edit, and format critical reliability reports, such as reliability assessments, event analyses, and regulatory filings, ensuring all submissions are accurate, clear, and defensible
Analyze and summarize industry data, visualizations, and research findings for clear communication
Monitor industry developments and incorporate new information into ongoing reports and documentation
Develop high-impact communication materials that translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise, and language for diverse audiences, including non-technical stakeholders, executive management, and industry
Ensure all work products adheres to internal standards, legal requirements, and best practices for clarity, structure and message strategy
Maintain version control and document management systems for technical publications
Support the creation of presentations, white papers, videos and briefing materials for external stakeholders
Review and revise existing documentation to improve clarity, accuracy, and consistency, maintaining and improving documentation standards and templates
Support website content changes, social media postings and newsletter publications
Provide support for media inquiries when necessary, drafting statements and press releases, and staying abreast of relevant news coverage to our organization and interests