Associate Program Manager, Reliability Compliance & Policy

Job Description

Associate Program Manager, Reliability Compliance & Policy | National Grid

The Tone:
This is an early career role within National Grid’s Graduate Development Program, located in Northboro, MA, Syracuse, NY, or Brooklyn, NY. National Grid is shaping the future of energy, striving for a clean, fair, and affordable energy future that keeps people connected and society moving. This role is crucial for ensuring the electric system remains safe, secure, and reliable by upholding compliance with essential industry standards and policies. It offers an inspiring environment with significant training, support, and mentorship to kickstart a career.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Northboro, MA, Syracuse, NY, or Brooklyn, NY
• Pay: Northboro, MA: $82,000–$96,000 yearly; Brooklyn, NY: $87,000–$102,000 yearly; Syracuse, NY: $72,000–$85,000 yearly
• Team: Reliability Compliance & Policy team
• Mission: Ensure National Grid complies with NERC Reliability Standards, NPCC, and ISO requirements to maintain the reliability and resilience of the Bulk Electric System.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Stakeholder Engagement: Lead discussions with internal stakeholders to develop responses to regulatory information requests.
• Report Preparation: Prepare Incident Analysis (IA) reports, compliance assessments, and develop Internal Controls.
• Audit Support: Support planning and development of audit deliverables.
• Industry Interaction: Engage with regulators, peer utilities, and industry organizations.
• Program Improvement: Support ad hoc initiatives for process improvement and development of the Reliability Compliance program.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor or Master’s degree from an accredited institution, graduated between May 2025 and June 2026, aspiring to take on future leadership roles.
• Experience: Ability to begin the National Grid Graduate Program on July 13, 2026, with a valid driver’s license and a safe driving history that meets company policy.
• Skills: Work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.
• Bonus: Interest in regulatory framework, audit, or policy; participated in a club or organization focused on politics or student government.