Staff Operational Compliance Analyst - NERC CIP Cybersecurity

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Job Function:

Regulatory Compliance – Operational

Supports operational organizations by developing, implementing, and maintaining standards, procedures, and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with applicable federal regulations, reliability standards, and company policies. Partners with operational organizations and Corporate Regulatory Compliance to interpret regulatory requirements, monitor compliance activities, and improve operational compliance processes.

• Researches and analyzes regulations, requirements, and reliability standards under limited supervision.
• Develops or modifies work procedures, practices, and protocols to improve compliance.
• Writes and revises operational standards and procedures.
• Provides implementation guidance to operational personnel.

• Leads analysis of new or revised regulations, requirements, and reliability standards.
• Translates regulatory requirements into operational processes and enterprise compliance solutions.
• Develops and maintains complex operational standards and procedures.
• Provides technical leadership and implementation guidance across operational organizations.

• Supports tracking and documentation of compliance controls.
• Identifies compliance gaps and recommends remediation strategies.
• Participates in company-wide compliance reviews with Corporate Regulatory Compliance.

• Leads monitoring and evaluation of compliance controls.
• Analyzes trends and systemic compliance risks.
• Develops remediation strategies and partners with Corporate Regulatory Compliance on enterprise initiatives.

• Responds to complex questions regarding regulations, procedures, and standards.
• Provides guidance and training within assigned operational areas.

• Serves as the operational compliance subject matter expert.
• Advises leaders on regulatory requirements and operational impacts.
• Develops and delivers compliance training programs and strategic communications.

• Researches regulatory, technology, and process changes.
• Evaluates operational impacts and recommends procedural improvements.

• Leads regulatory impact analyses and evaluates emerging industry developments.
• Identifies enterprise process improvements and recommends strategic compliance initiatives.

• Assists with internal and external regulatory compliance audits.
• Supports documentation requests and corrective action activities.

• Serves as the functional lead during compliance audits.
• Provides technical expertise, coordinates audit activities, and supports corrective action planning.

Both Levels-

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Technical field, or another related discipline.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Both Levels-

NERC Certification preferred

Cognitive Level: Intermediate

Consistent use of relevant principles to solve practical problems and address a variety of situations where limited standardization exists.

Cognitive Level: Substantial

Consistent use of analytical thinking to evaluate complex information, interpret regulations, develop solutions, and make sound recommendations with minimal guidance.

Both positions require the ability to:

• Meet deadlines and response times.
• Maintain high standards of accuracy.
• Work independently and collaboratively.
• Adapt to changing priorities.
• Communicate effectively under pressure.
• Accept and apply constructive feedback.
• Learn and consistently apply new information.
• Exercise sound judgment and decision-making.

Schedule/Attendance:

• Ability to adhere to pre-established schedule, including start/stop time and break/lunch schedule
• Ability to work long hours
• Ability to work a variable schedule
• Ability to report to work and perform work during periods of severe inclement weather
• Ability to consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendance

Physical Capabilities:

• Driving/travel/commute: Daily within service territory - Frequently (at least once a week or more)

• Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift)

• Lifting/pushing/pulling: Up to 10 lbs.

• Carrying: Up to 10 lbs.

Environment - Indoor/Outdoor (check all that apply):

• Office

• Plant

Actual total compensation, including a performance based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity.

PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future. To find out more, click here.

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