Sr NERC Compliance Analyst (Reno or Las Vegas)
About The Position
This position supports the implementation and monitoring of the Corporate Compliance Program, with a specific focus on North American Energy Reliability Corporation (NERC) compliance. The role involves assisting in the development and maintenance of compliance monitoring plans, conducting reviews and audits, preparing assessment reports, and participating in the enhancement of NERC compliance procedures. The analyst will also assess corrective action plans, manage NERC-related systems, and provide guidance to less experienced analysts. Staying current on NERC and FERC regulations is crucial, as is applying an ethics and compliance perspective to operational protocols.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited school and 6 years of related compliance or audit experience.
- OR Candidates that do not possess a bachelor’s degree must have a minimum of 10 years of related compliance or audit experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of all legal, finance and operational areas of a regulated utility.
- Demonstrated knowledge of applicable regulatory associations/commissions and their related policies, orders and reporting requirements.
- Skills such as: Analytical, time-management, organizational, interpersonal and communication (written and verbal)
- Skills in conducting internal reviews, investigations, ethical decision-making and handle a high level of confidentiality.
Nice To Haves
- Some travel required.
Responsibilities
- Assists in developing and maintaining an effective compliance monitoring plan for NERC related policies and procedures
- Conducts compliance reviews, investigations and audits to assess compliance with NERC rules and regulations: NERC 693 Operational Reliability Standards, NERC 706 Critical Infrastructure Protection Reliability Standards, NERC Assessment Procedures (e.g., Self-Certifications, Spot Checks, etc.)
- Prepares assessments documenting and summarizing the audit recommendations and supporting data in an accurate, logical, concise, and independent manner.
- Participates in the development, enhancement and maintenance of the NERC Compliance procedures, processes, and general operation of the compliance program and its related activities, incorporating lessons learned and enhancements needed pursuant to compliance monitoring activities
- Assesses the development and implementation of corrective action plans for resolution of potential concerns and enhancement of compliance and ethical behavior, and as necessary, facilitates interdepartmental meetings to implement enhancements
- Day-to-day operation of NERC related systems for efficient tracking, documentation, and notification
- As necessary, provides direction to and trains less experienced Compliance Analysts.
- Remains current on new and proposed FERC related laws, regulations and advises NERC Compliance management on compliance impact
- Applies ethics and compliance perspective to related operational protocols
- Ensures all compliance aspects of position are known and followed; understands and complies with all policies, codes and regulations applicable to position and company.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
