Sr. NERC Compliance Program Specialist

Job Description

Sr. NERC Compliance Program Specialist | AES Corporation

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at The AES Corporation, a leading US-based global power company actively shaping the future of energy. Join a team recognized for innovation and ethical practices, committed to building a more sustainable future. This role is pivotal in ensuring AES’s rapidly growing renewable energy and utilities portfolio operates to standards that exceed industry best practices by maintaining robust NERC compliance. You will play a key part in powering millions of people worldwide by upholding critical reliability standards within a company known for its strong workplace culture and industry leadership.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Pay: $100,000–$124,950 yearly
• Team: Reports to Director – NERC Compliance
• Mission: To support the Internal Compliance Program by coordinating NERC compliance activities, monitoring performance, facilitating risk assessments, leading new initiatives, and ensuring audit readiness for AES’s expanding energy portfolio.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office applications, SharePoint, reporting tools

What You’ll Actually Do
• Report: Perform and report on NERC Compliance Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and various compliance program metrics.
• Coordinate: Coordinate and facilitate the annual Internal Compliance Program (ICP) review, including documenting findings and identifying improvement opportunities.
• Assess: Conduct annual NERC compliance risk assessments and diligently maintain the associated compliance risk register.
• Lead: Lead special projects related to NERC Compliance, such as establishing new programs for newly registered functions within AES.
• Manage: Serve as the primary administrative coordinator for audits, spot checks, self-certifications, and other regulatory reviews, managing audit schedules, evidence requests, stakeholder communications, and regulatory submissions.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Senior career level with core domain knowledge in compliance administration, technical writing, auditing, risk management, regulatory affairs, or utility operations.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in compliance administration, technical writing, auditing, risk management, regulatory affairs, or utility operations.
• Skills: Strong understanding of NERC Rules of Procedure, Registration and Certification; strong organizational, analytical, AI, and project coordination skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, SharePoint, and reporting tools.
• Bonus: Bachelor’s degree in business, Risk Management, or a related field; knowledge of NERC Reliability Standards and compliance processes.