Senior Compliance Assurance Advisor (Energy)

Location: Remote - DC Area, US; regular travel to NERC offices or meeting locations may be required.

Salary: $135,000–$145,000 annually.

Company

A not-for-profit international regulatory authority responsible for developing and enforcing reliability standards and reducing risks to the reliability and security of the North American bulk power system.

What you will do

• Develop and manage risk-based compliance monitoring and certification activities, including project plans and implementation processes.
• Evaluate Regional Entity adherence to rules of procedure, compliance monitoring and enforcement requirements, and delegation agreements.
• Apply expertise in risk management, auditing, internal controls, and governance, risk, and compliance frameworks.
• Identify training needs and deliver outreach and technical training to Regional Entities and industry participants.
• Analyze data to detect deficient controls and noncompliance, and recommend improvements to compliance oversight programs.
• Manage stakeholder relationships, project schedules, risks, mitigation actions, change management, and milestone reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university, or equivalent experience.
• At least five years of progressive experience leading operations projects, teams, or initiatives in a technically and operationally complex organization.
• Experience with auditing, internal controls, enterprise risk management, and related GRC frameworks and standards.
• Advanced project management, analytical, communication, editing, proofreading, and group facilitation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must be able to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States; regular travel is required.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of NERC Rules of Procedure, Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Program, and Reliability Standards.
• Experience in regulatory compliance oversight, enforcement, performance audits, or government program effectiveness analysis.
• At least five years of experience in electric-sector or utility systems operations and/or planning.
• Knowledge of inverter-based resource operations and auditing standards such as COSO, GAGAS, and IIA.
• Experience with program design, procedure writing, or training certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Mission-driven work supporting the reliability and security of the North American electric grid.
• Collaborative environment involving internal teams, the ERO Enterprise, committees, and industry stakeholders.
• Remote work arrangement with travel expense reimbursement in accordance with company policies.
• Inclusive workplace that values diverse perspectives, professional development, adaptability, and well-being.
• Background check required before employment; the position is classified as exempt.