Compliance Analyst

About This Role

This role is for a compliance or utility professional dedicated to ensuring grid reliability. The Compliance Analyst supports adherence to NERC Reliability Standards, Nodal Protocols, Operating Guides, and Other Binding Documents (OBDs). You will bridge internal operations, regulatory agencies, and external auditors, evaluating internal controls, leading audit preparation, maintaining audit documentation, and using GRC tools to optimize compliance across the Bulk Electric System.

Responsibilities

• Prepare staff and documentation for NERC and Texas Reliability Entity (Texas RE) external audits
• Develop and maintain Reliability Standard Audit Worksheets (RSAWs), narratives, and evidence logs
• Utilize the Archer GRC platform to monitor, review, and evaluate the operational effectiveness of internal controls mapped to NERC and Nodal Protocols requirements
• Act as a primary liaison between internal staff, regulatory bodies, and external audit teams during compliance evaluations, self-logs, self-reports, and Requests for Information (RFIs)
• Maintain analytical documentation comparing revised NERC O&P standards and Nodal Protocols against internal policies, procedures, and controls
• Advise business process owners on remediating audit findings, monitoring Ancillary Services performance, and utilizing data tools to track compliance metrics

Requirements

• Bachelor

’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Accounting, Auditing, or a related field (or equivalent combined education and experience)

• Minimum 5 years of related work experience for a Senior Level position

Nice to have:

• Hands-on experience with NERC Operations and Planning (O&P) Reliability Standards, Nodal Protocols, Operating Guides, and Bulk Electric System (BES) operations
• Direct experience with Texas RE / NERC compliance monitoring, RSAW evidence preparation, and external audit coordination
• Experience using Archer GRC, as well as data analysis platforms like SQL, Cognos, or Python
• CCEP (Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional) or NERC System Operator Certification

Important Details

• Work format: Hybrid (minimum 2 days/week on-site)
• Locations: Taylor or Austin, TX

About the Company

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