Sr NERC O&P Compliance Analyst

RWE Clean Energy, LLC

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Legal / Compliance

Remuneration: Exempt

The Sr Compliance Analyst supports the RWE Clean Energy (RWECE) Internal Compliance Program established to maintain compliance with mandatory North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Operations and Planning (O&P) Standards and applicable Independent System Operator (ISO) and Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) requirements for wind, solar, and battery energy storage systems.

• Assists in the development, implementation, coordination, and monitoring of the RWECE NERC O&P compliance program including the development and maintenance of associated program requirements (e.g., policies, processes, procedures, and guidance).
• Maintains knowledge of the NERC Reliability Standards and regional standards that apply to Generator Owners and Generator Operators, as well as applicable ISO requirements.
• Assists with compliance to applicable FERC Orders, NERC Reliability Standards, ISO/RTO market rules, and other compliance requirements through research, data/evidence collection, analysis, and compliance submissions to the appropriate reliability entities.
• Collects, reviews, organizes, and preserves evidence of compliance with the NERC O&P Standards and Requirements in coordination with internal departments to support regulatory requests and audits.
• Provides support to internal departments responsible for adherence to compliance requirements including the development and delivery of training and the dissemination of compliance guidance and industry best practices.
• Maintains understanding of NERC compliance monitoring and enforcement processes.
• Performs investigative analysis for potential non-compliance and assists with the development and submission of self-reports and mitigation plans to NERC.
• Performs with periodic internal compliance assessments and spot-checks on applicable NERC O&P Standards.
• Assists in gathering data for and developing responses to regulatory compliance requests, self-certifications, enforcement actions, data requests, and audit requests, including the submission of responses.
• Assists in the tracking of new and revised NERC O&P Standards and with Compliance Impact Assessments.
• Identifies areas for improvement in the NERC O&P compliance program.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in regulatory, legal or a compliance related field. NERC compliance or renewable power generation experience preferred
• Direct work experience that provides specialized knowledge in NERC compliance or other regulatory environment applicable to electric power industry or relevant professional certifications may be allowed as substitution for a college degree.
• A minimum of 5 years relevant experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree for the mid-level analyst role
• Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to manage stakeholder, industry peer, and regulator relationships
• Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), Teams, and Share Point
• Strong leadership and communication, and ability to meet deadlines
• Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables
• Ability to multi-task, while working independently and as part of a team
• Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities
• Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds
• Responds well to direction, is easy to challenge and develop, and is coachable
• Is detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concept

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to…