Compliance Analyst - Operations and Planning

About the Role

At ERCOT, our diverse and dynamic work environment provides a platform where employees collaborate to build the future of the Texas power grid and wholesale market using the latest technologies and resources. We encourage you to join our talented, dedicated workforce to develop world-class solutions for today and tomorrow’s energy challenges while learning new skills and growing your career. ERCOT is committed to fostering inclusion at all levels of our company, as it is the cornerstone of our corporate values of accountability, leadership, innovation, trust, and expertise.

The Operations and Planning (O&P) Compliance role supports ERCOT's adherence to NERC Operations and Planning Reliability Standards and ERCOT Nodal Protocols, Operating Guides, and Other Binding Documents. This position collaborates with internal teams to identify and assess internal controls, consider compliance risks, and conduct remediation to ensure compliance with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission orders, North American Reliability Corporation (NERC) Standards, Regional Reliability Standards, ERCOT Nodal Protocols and Operating Guides, and corporate objectives.

Responsibilities

• Apply analytical and problem-solving skills to independently identify compliance risks and develop effective solutions.
• Use compliance methods and tools to monitor and report on compliance with requirements, with moderate independence.
• Act as a resource to advise process owners on improving processes and compliance posture.
• Work with assigned groups to develop, implement, and manage routine operations reports relevant to documenting and demonstrating performance compliance to requirements.
• Assist business process owners with oversight of remediation of issues resulting from internal and external audits, compliance investigations, and control assessments.
• Prepare ERCOT staff and documentation for NERC, Texas RE, and other external audits; maintain documentation of business processes and related internal controls; participate in audits as needed.
• Develop and maintain analytical documentation comparing current and revised NERC Operations and Planning Reliability Standards, ERCOT Nodal Protocols, Operating Guides, OBDs, and ERCOT policies; align obligations with internal controls, including business processes and procedures.
• Prepare and maintain NERC Reliability Standard Audit Worksheets (RSAWs), narratives, evidence, and internal controls for assigned Standards, coordinating with subject matter experts.
• Use the Archer GRC platform to monitor, review, and assess the design and operational effectiveness of internal controls mapped to Reliability Standards and ERCOT Nodal Protocols requirements.
• Support ERCOT's representation with NERC and Regional Standards Committees through participation on drafting teams or submission to development efforts.
• Develop or monitor recommendations providing guidance on NERC standards and ERCOT Regional Reliability standards directly impacting ERCOT systems, capabilities, and reliability.
• Participate in activities of developing or revising NERC Operations and Planning Reliability Standards, ERCOT Nodal Protocols, Operating Guides, and OBD provisions with ERCOT committees as applicable.
• Support performance and Ancillary Services monitoring under ERCOT Nodal Protocols Section 8 and Nodal Operating Guides Section 9, including reporting to the Reliability Monitor.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Accounting, Auditing, or a related field (Required). A combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge is also acceptable.
• 2 years of related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with NERC Operations and Planning Reliability Standards and the ERCOT Nodal Protocols, Operating Guides, and OBDs.
• Experience with Bulk Electric System (BES) operations and/or planning, NERC compliance monitoring, RSAW and evidence development, and Texas Reliability Entity and/or NERC audits.
• Experience with SQL, Cognos, Python, or other data analysis platforms.
• Certified Compliance Ethics Professional (CCEP).
• NERC System Operator Certification.

Pay

Expected salary range: $84,000 - $116,000