Staff Operational Compliance Analyst - NERC CIP Cybersecurity

Portland General Electric Company • Tualatin, OR

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Supports operational organizations by developing, implementing, and maintaining standards, procedures, and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with applicable federal regulations, reliability standards, and company policies. Partners with operational organizations and Corporate Regulatory Compliance to interpret regulatory requirements, monitor compliance activities, and improve operational compliance processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Technical field, or another related discipline. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Typically requires five or more years of experience in compliance, including utility operations, cybersecurity, or auditing.
• At least two years of FERC/NERC compliance experience.
• Advanced knowledge of operational business processes and procedures
• Advanced knowledge of applicable regulations and reliability standards
• Advanced knowledge of compliance, operational risk management, and regulatory frameworks
• Advanced analytical and strategic problem-solving skills
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with compliance databases and documentation systems
• Intermediate business acumen
• Intermediate decision making
• Advanced written and verbal communication
• Advanced analytical thinking
• Advanced diplomacy
• Advanced organization and prioritization
• Intermediate interpersonal skills
• Consistent use of analytical thinking to evaluate complex information, interpret regulations, develop solutions, and make sound recommendations with minimal guidance.
• Ability to meet deadlines and response times.
• Ability to maintain high standards of accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to communicate effectively under pressure.
• Ability to accept and apply constructive feedback.
• Ability to learn and consistently apply new information.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and decision-making.
• Ability to adhere to pre-established schedule, including start/stop time and break/lunch schedule
• Ability to work long hours
• Ability to work a variable schedule
• Ability to report to work and perform work during periods of severe inclement weather
• Ability to consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendance
• Daily within service territory - Frequently (at least once a week or more) driving/travel/commute
• Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift)
• Lifting/pushing/pulling: Up to 10 lbs.
• Carrying: Up to 10 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• NERC Certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Leads analysis of new or revised regulations, requirements, and reliability standards.
• Translates regulatory requirements into operational processes and enterprise compliance solutions.
• Develops and maintains complex operational standards and procedures.
• Provides technical leadership and implementation guidance across operational organizations.
• Leads monitoring and evaluation of compliance controls.
• Analyzes trends and systemic compliance risks.
• Develops remediation strategies and partners with Corporate Regulatory Compliance on enterprise initiatives.
• Serves as the operational compliance subject matter expert.
• Advises leaders on regulatory requirements and operational impacts.
• Develops and delivers compliance training programs and strategic communications.
• Leads regulatory impact analyses and evaluates emerging industry developments.
• Identifies enterprise process improvements and recommends strategic compliance initiatives.
• Serves as the functional lead during compliance audits.
• Provides technical expertise, coordinates audit activities, and supports corrective action planning.

Benefits

• performance based incentive bonus
• total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior