NERC Operations Sr Analyst, East

AES has been ranked #1 by BloombergNEF in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricity for millions of people worldwide. We foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work™ rankings across our markets. AES was also named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026, highlighting our dedication to integrity, transparency, and responsible business practices. Our spirit of innovation continues to earn industry recognition as the only seven-time winner of the Edison Electric Institute’s Edison Awards in the twenty-first century, honoring global leadership in advancing the electric power industry.

About the role

The NERC Operations Senior Analyst supports the company’s NERC Operations & Planning (O&P) compliance program by executing day-to-day tasks that ensure all operations and maintenance activities meet North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) reliability standards. This role focuses on maintaining compliance through diligent monitoring, evidence collection, audit support, regulatory research, and cross-functional collaboration. The NERC Operations Analyst plays a critical part in upholding the reliability and security of the Bulk Electric System by working closely with the Team Leader and various teams to embed best practices in reliability and regulatory compliance across the organization.

Responsibilities

• O&P Implementation: Support implementation of O&M compliance processes and field activities for key applicable NERC O&P standards (e.g. FAC, PRC, EOP, MOD). Maintain relationships with field operations personnel to consistently complete monthly compliance checklists and confirm implementation of compliance. Execute milestones and project-manage timelines for Ops Compliance standards. Directly support submission of data from AES Tools/SCADA to regulatory entities.
• Evidence Gathering & Audit Support: Collect, organize, and provide compliance evidence (maintenance records, logs, test results, etc.) to demonstrate adherence to NERC requirements. Assist in audit preparation, submission of supporting data requests, compiling documentation (e.g. Reliability Standard Audit Worksheets), and supporting regulatory inspections and NERC audits under the guidance of the Team Leader.
• Regulatory Updates & Analysis: Work closely with NERC Compliance team to provide input on changing NERC Reliability Standards and regional/ISO requirements. Collaborate with business units to ensure AES is prepared for compliance with new or revised standards. Escalate implementation challenges in a timely manner.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Project Development, Regulatory Affairs, IT/OT Security, and NERC Compliance teams to integrate NERC compliance into all stages of the asset life cycle. Ensure compliance evidence transition for new projects from execution to operations teams. Validate execution of NERC Compliance standards impacting SCADA Alarm Standards and HMIs. Submit NERC GADS data through the OATI Portal. Establish optimal mapping of PRC compliance requirements for PSMP sheets to SAP Maintenance Plans, FLOCs, and Equipment.
• Procedure Training & Implementation: Work with internal operational departments to ensure procedures for NERC Compliance Standards are understood and consistently implemented. Identify needs for evidence development and work with the NERC Compliance team to create and implement templates for relevant standards.
• Issue Management & Continuous Improvement: Investigate potential reliability risks and perform initial analysis of incidents or near-misses in collaboration with the NERC Compliance Team. Identify opportunities to improve compliance processes or tools, such as enhancing evidence management systems or internal control measures.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Energy Management, or a related field (required).
• Experience: Mid-level professional with approximately 3–7+ years of experience in Inverter Based Resource operations, maintenance, or testing. Experience in a generator owner/operator environment or renewable energy projects is a strong plus.
• NERC Standard Implementation Knowledge: Experience designing and implementing controls related to FAC-008, EOP-012, PRC-004, PRC-005, PRC-028, PRC-029, PRC-030, etc. Working knowledge of Transmission Planning or Protection and Control.
• Analytical & Organizational Skills: Detail-oriented with strong analytical abilities for reviewing technical data and compliance evidence. Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Communication & Teamwork: Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications: NERC System Operator Certification (e.g., Reliability Coordinator level) or demonstrated understanding of grid reliability operations. A Professional Engineer (PE) license or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.
• Additional Skills: Experience with compliance audits or regulatory inspections (NERC, Regional Entities, or FERC). Familiarity with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tools and data analytics for tracking compliance obligations. Understanding of continuous improvement or risk management methodologies (e.g., Lean Six Sigma).

Pay

The expected salary for this position at commencement of employment is between $83,000 and $99,450 per year. Base pay may vary depending on market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package includes an annual bonus.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• 401(k) eligibility
• Paid time off (including vacation, sick leave, and parental leave)