Compliance Analyst/Lead Compliance Analyst

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Compliance Analyst to join our team in our Missouri office.

Responsibilities

• Support the Compliance team in the oversight of the NERC reliability compliance program across LS Power's transmission and generation registered entities.
• Aid in managing and completing NERC periodic data submittals, self-certifications, and compliance reporting obligations in coordination with Subject Matter Experts.
• Track and maintain compliance matrices, ensuring accuracy and timely completion of all required documentation.
• Monitor NERC standards development activities, regional entity workshops, webinars, and regulatory changes that may affect LS Power's compliance obligations.
• Support audit and regulatory engagements, compliance investigations, assurance activities, and responses to requests from NERC, Regional Entities, and other regulatory agencies.
• Afford assistance in identifying, documenting, and resolving potential compliance issues, including tracking mitigating activities utilizing the compliance management tools (AssurX/NERC Align).
• Collaborate with the Compliance team to develop and maintain internal controls and testing plans aligned with the Internal Controls Framework.
• Afford assistance in the documentation and periodic review of NERC compliance policies, procedures, and processes.
• Support the development and delivery of compliance program training and awareness materials.
• Develop compliance metrics and reports to measure and communicate program effectiveness.
• Support energization compliance reviews and new asset integration compliance activities.
• Complete other projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or a related field preferred. A Master's degree is a plus.
• Have 1 to 3 years of direct experience in a NERC reliability compliance role, with working knowledge of applicable standards for Operations, Planning (O&P), and/or Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP).
• Be familiar with NERC standards applicable to Transmission Owner (TO), Transmission Operator (TOP), Transmission Planner (TP), Generator Owner (GO), and/or Generator Operator (GOP) registrations.
• Have experience and/or knowledge with one or more of the following RTO/ISOs: PJM, MISO, NYISO, CAISO, or ERCOT.
• Have experience and/or knowledge with one or more of the following Regional Entities: ReliabilityFirst (RF), Northeast Power Coordinating Council (NPCC), Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC), or Texas Reliability Entity (TRE).
• Have experience with compliance management tools and internal controls frameworks is a plus.
• Have excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly.
• Have strong organizational skills with the ability to set priorities, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Be able to understand and communicate effectively with a diverse audience across all levels of the organization.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Outlook).
• Experience with compliance or work management software is a plus.