Associate Operational Compliance Analyst

Key Information

Job Title: Associate Operational Compliance Analyst
Job Code: 6179
Job Function: Regulatory Compliance – Operational
Grade: 6
Career Level: P2 – Intermediate Professional

Position Summary

The Associate Operational Compliance Analyst supports operational business units by developing, maintaining, and improving compliance standards, procedures, and documentation. This role ensures adherence to regulatory requirements through collaboration with operational teams and Regulatory Compliance. The analyst researches regulatory changes, assists with audits, monitors compliance activities, and provides guidance on compliance-related processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and analyze applicable regulations, requirements, and industry standards.
• Maintain compliance oversight with assigned regulatory standards.
• Develop, modify, and maintain operational procedures, compliance protocols, processes, and work instructions.
• Provide guidance on implementing compliance procedures.
• Reporting to regulatory agencies.
• Compliance Monitoring and Review
• Track, document, and develop compliance controls and related data.
• Identify compliance gaps, and recommend corrective actions to mitigate compliance issues.
• Support company-wide compliance reviews in partnership with Regulatory Compliance.
• Maintain evidence supporting compliance.
• Consultation and Training
• Respond to complex compliance questions from operational teams.
• Provide compliance guidance and training to employees.
• Serve as a resource for regulatory requirements and internal procedures.
• Research and Analysis
• Monitor changes in regulations, technology, and operational processes.
• Evaluate the impact of regulatory changes on PGE current operations.
• Recommend operational improvements to maintain compliance.
• Compliance Audits
• Assist with internal and external audits related to federal regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts to gather documentation and evidence supporting audit activities.
• Respond to Data Requests including written responses and in-person interviews.
• Help address audit findings and corrective action plans.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Engineering, Technical field, or a related discipline. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience: Two or more years of experience in one or more of the following: Utility operations, Cybersecurity, Auditing, Regulatory compliance. Experience with FERC and NERC regulations preferred.
• Certifications: NERC Certification preferred. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with FERC and NERC compliance programs. Experience supporting regulatory audits within the utility industry.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Functional Knowledge: Intermediate knowledge of operational business processes. Working knowledge of applicable regulatory and reliability standards. Understanding of compliance and risk management principles.
• Professional Skills: Business acumen, Problem-solving, Decision-making, Project Management, Written and verbal communication, Analytical thinking, Organization and prioritization, Diplomacy and collaboration, Interpersonal relationship management.

Cognitive Requirements

• Apply established principles to solve practical and moderately complex problems.
• Meet response times and deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
• Adapt to changing priorities and business needs.
• Exercise sound judgment and decision-making.
• Process and retain new information effectively.
• Accept and apply constructive feedback.
• Work effectively under pressure.
• Collaborate successfully across teams and departments.

Physical and Cognitive Requirements

• Apply established principles to solve practical and moderately complex problems.
• Meet response times and deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
• Adapt to changing priorities and business needs.
• Exercise sound judgment and decision-making.
• Process and retain new information effectively.
• Accept and apply constructive feedback.
• Work effectively under pressure.
• Collaborate successfully across teams and departments.

Attendance and Schedule Requirements

• Maintain regular, reliable attendance.
• Adhere to established work schedules.
• Ability to work extended or variable hours when necessary.
• Report to work during severe weather or emergency conditions as required.

Physical Capabilities

• Driving/travel/commute: Daily within service territory - Frequently (3 days in office)
• Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift)
• Environment: Indoor/Outdoor (check all that apply): Office

Total Compensation

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