NERC Compliance Analyst

Talen Energy

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Talen Energy is seeking a North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Compliance Analyst to be part of the compliance team. This role will support audit readiness and improve compliance of NERC required programs across applicable registrations by conducting detailed reviews and analysis of compliance evidence, reporting findings, and maintaining program documentation. The analyst will move beyond day-to-day contributions to drive meaningful change by leading support of the NERC Internal Compliance Program (ICP), maintaining NERC Department SharePoint and Global Audit-Ready (GAR) documents, tracking milestones, preparing reports, and expediting personnel as necessary for timely and quality completion of ICP milestones. Additionally, the role involves developing Reliability Standard Audit Worksheets (RSAWs) for GAR and external audits, gathering, reviewing, and organizing evidence for GAR, providing Talen’s Global Audit-Ready (GAR) SME support, assisting the NERC Compliance Director, and supporting the development of procedures, training materials, and related documentation aligned with applicable NERC reliability Standards. The analyst will also be responsible for uploading timesheets, maintaining purchase orders documentation, working collaboratively across business unit lines, demonstrating a strong commitment to customer service, participating in CIP & Ops Planning Meetings, and working collaboratively with business units to maintain monthly budgets. Occasional onsite support assignments may be required, with willingness to travel up to 10% as needed.

Requirements

Degree in computer science, cybersecurity, communications, or business
Strong Administrative and computer experience
1 years of experience in NERC CIP and 693 Reliability Standard knowledge or 1 year of compliance experience
Demonstrated ability to communicate cross-functionally, solve problems, adapt to changing regulations or processes, work collaboratively with diverse perspectives, effectively manage deadlines, and efficiently organize data.
Proficient in Microsoft office, Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio, Projects, SharePoint
Able to meet requirements for nuclear and NERC Medium Impact plants background clearance, where applicable.

Responsibilities

Leading support of the NERC Internal Compliance Program (ICP)
Maintaining the NERC Department SharePoint and Global Audit-Ready (GAR) documents accurate and up to date
Tracking milestones, preparing reports, and expediting personnel as necessary to ensure the timely and quality completion of ICP milestones.
Developing Reliability Standard Audit Worksheets (RSAWs) for Global Audit-Ready (GAR) and external audits
Gathering, reviewing, and organizing evidence for GAR, checking this material for quality, and maintaining tracking tools current
Providing Talen’s Global Audit-Ready (GAR) SME support to PNCs, and other NERC Group personnel
Providing assistance to the NERC Compliance Director as needed
Support the development of procedures, training materials, and related documentation aligned with applicable NERC reliability Standards.
Uploading timesheets and maintaining purchase orders documentation
Working collaboratively across business unit lines to effectively communicate ICP needs, prompting completion of ICP assignments and serving as a resource where appropriate
Demonstrating a strong commitment to customer service and high-quality compliance deliverables
Participating in CIP & Ops Planning Meetings and implementing initiatives to support Talen Energy’s ICP and compliance with NERC Reliability Standards
Working collaboratively with business units to maintain monthly budget
Participating in occasional onsite support assignments as needed.