Job Description

Why you should join our team

The associate analyst will be part of a team responsible for monitoring, developing and implementing North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Standard compliance activities. NERC's mission is to assure the effective and efficient reduction of risks to the reliability and security of the grid. The Junior Compliance Analyst supports the NERC Compliance Department and individual departmental Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) utilizing databases storing critical data and information supporting FERC, NERC, NPCC, ISO-NE, and local area regulations. This includes: preparing professional level documentation packages of critical data and information for submittal to regulators; supporting requests for data, analysis, and reports from internal and external groups; and supporting other NERC Compliance staff, as required, with any laws, rules and regulations that impact reliability of regional Bulk Electric System.

How you will make an impact

• Provide support on assigned NERC standards, controls and best practices including the self-auditing of both the NERC Reliability and Critical Infrastructure Protection Standards.
• In coordination with the Subject Matter Experts (SME), track and maintains supporting compliance strategies, processes, procedures, and documentation evidence.
• Work with functional teams to coordinate FERC/NERC and other compliance activities across VELCO, including identifying and implementing systematic process improvements.
• Participate in regulatory audit preparation activities across VELCO to ensure that potential non-compliance issues are identified and corrected.
• Support internal assessments, which identifies, documents and implements process improvements focused on ensuring programmatic conformance and regulatory compliance. Identifies risks/weaknesses and propose actions to eliminate and/or mitigate the impacts of potential risks.
• Works with administrators, SMEs, and other employees supporting the development, coordination and enhancement of internal controls to support VELCO-wide compliance obligations.
• Monitors developing industry activities in preparation for future compliance related obligations. Initiates development of reliability compliance policies and procedures and supports SMEs in their updates/enhancements to meet new standard requirements on or before enforcement dates.
• Support department during compliance audits, spot checks, and investigations.
• Support development of training for employees on applicable compliance obligations and their roles and responsibilities.
• Tracks and monitors all obligations and reporting requirements.
• Daily utilization of software tracking program to enhance the overall compliance program.
• Participates on internal incident investigation review to determine areas of improvement with a focus related to NERC compliance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education & Training

An associates degree in Business, Accounting, Engineering, Information Technology, the sciences, mathematics or related discipline, or equivalent work experience is required, a bachelor's degree is preferred. 

Experience

This is a professional entry level position.

• Ability to engage, problem solve and cultivate relationships internally and externally
• Possess a technical aptitude for data extraction and analysis
• Familiarity with process and procedure creation
• Event analysis or auditing functions.

Knowledge/Skills

• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Technology skills with Microsoft suite, Word, Excel PowerPoint, Visio.
• Must have working knowledge of and able to perform basic work tasks associated with database entry and management.
• Strong ability to learn, understand, and follow internal and external processes and procedures.
• Strong teamwork, collaboration, problem solving, and relationship building skills.
• Willingness to attend regular personal development opportunities.

Physical/Mental Demands

Must be able to perform typical administrative functions which may involve long periods of keyboarding and periodically of scanning, filing, copying, etc. Must be able to maintain fast pace while completing complex, analytical work, in potentially stressful situations, with competing priorities, within tight timelines and with frequent interruptions. Must be able to work additional hours when necessary. Periodic travel and overnight stays will be required when attending industry workshops, trainings, etc.

Joining VELCO means being part of a team dedicated to reliability, innovation, and excellence in the electric utility industry. We look forward to welcoming individuals who are eager to contribute their skills and expertise to our mission.

Other considerations

• VELCO is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
• Starting pay will be determined at the time of offer based on the experience, education, and training of the successful candidate.
• Eligible applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. VELCO does not provide employer sponsorship. 
• VELCO is handling all aspects of talent acquisition internally and will not engage the services of third-party staffing agencies, recruiters, or headhunters. We kindly request that these entities refrain from contacting us.

• Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successful reference checks, background check, physical examination, and drug screening. Effective July 8th, 2024, we are no longer requiring COVID-19 vaccinations from new hires. However, we reserve the right to reinstate this requirement at any time in the future. Depending on position requirements, additional assessments may be required.

• VELCO's headquarters are located in Rutland, Vermont. This is a hybrid position and the expectation is that the incumbent will spend at least three days per week onsite and more as needed.
• If you need an accommodation as part of the application or interview process please reach out.

Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement, Local area, Night shift, 3 days per week,

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