Corporate Compliance Analyst NERC

At PGE our work involves dreaming about planning for and realizing a smarter cleaner more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we havent stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social economic and environmental progress. Were always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all.

As an Associate Corporate Compliance Analyst you will have the unique opportunity to serve as a subject matter expert to operational units in their duty to comply with relevant laws regulations and internal procedures. You will support administering NERC compliance policies programs and standards while identifying compliance controls recommending and executing monitoring plans and contributing to remediation of control gaps. A successful candidate will have working knowledge of regulatory compliance best practices and relevant regulations along with advanced written and oral communication skills and intermediate analytical thinking abilities. This role puts you at the intersection of energy policy and corporate governance allowing you to directly contribute to PGEs reputation for regulatory excellence while helping shape the future of sustainable energy compliance in the Pacific Northwest.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance Program Management Supports compliance with NERC Reliability Standards and related policies programs and standards. Under supervision identifies programs and initiatives to ensure all corporate systems are compliant and to incorporate new applicable regulatory requirements.

Audit and Enforcement Management Supports the planning and execution of PGEs participation in regulatory enforcement actions such as self-certifications audits and external investigations. Assists in gathering review and submittal of evidence of compliance.

Controls Framework Assessment Under supervision identifies compliance controls and recommends plans to monitor them. Identifies control gaps and contributes to recommendations to remediate gaps.

Regulatory Information Management Assists in drafting editing and electronically submitting PGE information in NERC systems in consultation with operating units and Legal Department. Monitors FERC open meetings and technical conferences and NERC and WECC national and regional meetings as required.

Investigation Supports tracking identification and disposition of potential instances of noncompliance including participating under supervision in investigations. Assists in drafting of conclusions and remediation plans.

Analysis and Implementation Researches new standards and regulations. Consults with subject matter experts and identifies impact on processes and procedures. Proposes timelines and gathers compliance evidence.

Consultation and Outreach Reviews published FERC and NERC enforcement actions and other regulatory developments and informs other operating units. Delivers presentations on regulatory requirements. Provides subject matter expertise to operating units.

Education/Experience/Certifications

Education - Requires a bachelors degree in finance business technical field or other related field or equivalent experience.

Experience - Typically two or more years in compliance. FERC/NERC experience is preferred

Competencies (Knowledge Skills Abilities)

Functional Competencies

Working knowledge of regulatory compliance best practices

Knowledge of NERC Reliability Standards related concepts and applicability

Working skills in compliance including managing controls identifying gaps and recommending remediation

General Competencies

Working business acumen skills

Working problem-solving skills

Intermediate decision-making skills

Advanced written and oral communication skills

Intermediate analytical thinking skills

Intermediate diplomacy skills

Intermediate organization and prioritization skills

Working interpersonal skills

Physical and Cognitive Demands

Cognitive Demands

Ability to follow accuracy standards

Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks

Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environment

Ability to communicate and problem solve when under stress

Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change

Ability to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedback

Ability to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvement

Ability to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasks

Ability to successfully collaborate with peers managers and others within the organization. Demonstrates sound memory

Ability to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasks

Schedule/Attendance

Ability to work occasional 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 Occasionally

Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift)

Environment

Office hybrid - 3 days per week in office

Compensation Range:

Actual total compensation including a performance based incentive bonus is commensurate with experience skills qualifications education training and internal equity. While we anticipate the selected candidate for this position will fall towards the middle or entry point of the compensation range the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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