Senior Compliance Assurance Advisor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia.

📋 Description

• Oversee, guide, and coordinate programs and processes that monitor, review, and evaluate risk-based compliance monitoring in accordance with NERC rules, programs, and delegation agreements.

• Assist in the development, implementation, and oversight of the Certification Program for Reliability Coordinators, Balancing Authorities, and Transmission Operators.

• Create and provide outreach and training related to risk-based compliance monitoring, certification, and the implementation of compliance guidance.

• Report directly to the Manager of Compliance Assurance.

• Develop and manage compliance assurance activities and project plans for risk-based compliance monitoring and certification initiatives.

• Design and implement oversight programs and processes to assess Regional Entity compliance with NERC rules, compliance programs, and delegation agreements.

• Offer subject matter expertise in risk management, auditing, and internal controls.

• Identify training needs and conduct training sessions for Regional Entities and industry participants.

• Suggest enhancements to the regional compliance oversight program.

• Assist in formulating and refining compliance monitoring and enforcement policies, procedures, rules, and activities.

• Cultivate relationships with NERC committees, subcommittees, working groups, and stakeholder groups in the industry.

• Manage project timelines, risks, mitigation strategies, and change management processes.

• Provide updates on project status, risks, and significant milestones.

• Gather and analyze data to identify deficiencies in controls and instances of noncompliance with NERC rules and agreements.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university, or equivalent experience.

• Minimum of five years of progressive and successful experience in leading operations projects, teams, and/or initiatives within a technically and operationally complex organization.

• Experience in identifying training needs, designing, developing, and delivering technical training programs, along with evaluating their effectiveness.

• Progressive background in auditing, internal controls, enterprise risk management, and related governance, risk, and control (GRC) frameworks and standards.

• Advanced project management and analytical experience is essential.

• Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

• Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to interact diplomatically with individuals at various levels within the industry and government.

• Exceptional oral and written communication capabilities, including editing and proofreading skills.

• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Demonstrated skills in group facilitation.

• Willingness and ability to travel regularly.

• Preferred: familiarity with the NERC Rules of Procedure, NERC Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Program, and NERC Reliability Standards.

• Preferred: prior experience in regulatory compliance oversight and enforcement within a recognized industry, government, or government-authorized agency.

• Preferred: at least five years of experience in systems operations and/or planning within the electric sector or utility industry.

• Preferred: working knowledge of the operations of inverter-based resources (IBRs).

• Preferred: advanced knowledge and application of professional auditing standards and principles, such as COSO, GAGAS, and IIA.

• Preferred: experience in program design or procedure writing.

• Preferred: training certification.

🏝️ Benefits

• Reimbursement for travel expenses according to the company’s travel and expense reimbursement policies.

• Flexible remote work arrangement.

• Opportunities for professional development through training and outreach activities.

• A safe, inclusive, and collaborative work environment.

• Support for employee well-being, collaboration, engagement, and connection within the team.