NERC Operations Sr Analyst

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AES Clean Energy
, a leading independent power producer with one of the largest renewable energy portfolios in the U.S., is seeking a NERC Operations Senior Analyst. Reporting to the NERC Operations Team Leader, the NERC Operations Senior Analyst supports the company’s NERC Operations & Planning (O&P) compliance program by executing day‑to‑day tasks that ensure all operations and maintenance activities meet North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) reliability standards.

This role focuses on maintaining compliance through diligent monitoring, evidence collection, audit support, regulatory research, and cross‑functional collaboration. The NERC Operations Analyst plays a critical part in upholding the reliability and security of the Bulk Electric System by working closely with the Team Leader and various teams to embed best practices in reliability and regulatory compliance across the organization.

• O&P Implementation: Support implementation of O&M compliance processes and field activities for key applicable NERC O&P standards (e.g. FAC, PRC, EOP, MOD). Maintain relationships with field operations personnel to allow consistently completing monthly compliance checklist and confirming consistent implementation of compliance. Execute the Milestones and Project Manage the Timelines for Execution of Ops Compliance standards. Directly support the submission of data needed from AES Tools/SCADA to deliver to Regulatory Entities.
• Evidence Gathering & Audit Support:
  Collect, organize, and provide compliance evidence (maintenance records, logs, test results, etc.) to NERC Compliance team to demonstrate adherence to NERC requirements. Assist in audit preparation and submission of supporting data requests, compiling documentation (e.g. Reliability Standard Audit Worksheets), and supporting regulatory inspections and NERC audits under the guidance of the Team Leader.
• Regulatory Updates & Analysis: Work closely with NERC Compliance team to provide input to changing NERC Reliability Standards and regional/ISO requirements
  . Collaborate changes to the standards with different business units to ensure AES is ready to come into compliance with the new/revised Reliability Standard. Escalate any challenges in implementation in a timely manner to ensure compliance.
• Cross‑Functional Coordination:
  Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams – Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Project Development, Regulatory Affairs, IT/OT Security, NERC Compliance etc. – to integrate NERC compliance seamlessly into all stages of the asset life cycle. View compliance through a solutions‑based lens helping groups develop systems to achieve compliance. Ensure appropriate transition of compliance evidence for new projects from execution team to operations team. Ensure appropriate QC is performed and work with NERC Compliance team in developing future…