Compliance Analyst

Electric Reliability Council of Texas

Taylor, TX

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$79,450–$127,125 Per Year

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Business Processes, CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Documentation, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Systems, Electricity, Emerging Technology, External Audit, Federal Compliance Regulations, Financial Audit, Genetics, Global Mobility Specialist, Government Organizations, IT Service Management (ITSM), Information Technology & Information Systems, Internal Audit, Internet Security, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Medical Conditions, Mentoring, Nonprofit, Operations, Operations Management, People Management, Power Engineering, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Process Management, Professional Engineer, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Retail, Risk, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Software Development, Software Engineering, Standards Development, State Laws and Regulations, System Operations, Systems Engineering, Systems Maintenance, Team Player, Training/Teaching, Wholesale Industry

LOCATION

Taylor, TX

POSTED

1 day ago

At ERCOT, our diverse and dynamic work environment provides a platform on which employees can work together to build the future of the Texas power grid and wholesale market utilizing 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. It is the cornerstone of our corporate values of accountability, leadership, innovation, trust, and expertise. We know that individuals with a wide variety of talents, ideas, and experiences propel the innovation that drives our success. An inclusive and diverse workforce strengthens us and allows for a collaborative environment to solve the challenges that face our industry today and in the future. JOB SUMMARY Partners with the organization to identify internal controls, assess those controls, consider compliance risks, and conduct remediation to ensure compliance with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission orders, North American Reliability Corporation Reliability (NERC) Standards, Regional Reliability Standards, ERCOT Protocols and Operating Guides, and corporate objectives (“requirements”). Works closely with ERCOT personnel to identify the documentation and other controls related to the various requirements. Ensures policies and procedures are in place to demonstrate compliance with requirements. Acts as the primary liaison between the organization’s staff, regulatory agencies, and external auditors. Assists with audits, training, and projects as assigned. JOB DUTIES Understands the basic principles, theories and concepts related to the profession and learns how to apply them within the ERCOT culture. Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained. Contributes to specific objectives and outcomes as directed. ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES Level 1 & 2 Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential for identifying compliance risks and developing effective solutions. Uses compliance methods and tools to monitor and report on compliance with requirements. Acts as a resource to advise, and may at times, lead the work of process owners to improve processes and compliance posture. Works with affected groups to develop, implement, and manage routine operations reports relevant to documenting and demonstrating performance compliance to requirements. Assists business process owners with oversight of remediation of issues resulting from internal and external audits, compliance investigations, and control assessments. Prepares ERCOT staff and documentation for NERC, Texas RE, and other external audits; maintains documentation of business processes and related internal controls; participate in the audits as needed. Develops, manages, or maintains analysis between existing and revised requirements, and ERCOT policies, business processes, and procedures. Supports personnel and/or represents ERCOT with NERC and Regional Standards Committee through participation on drafting teams or submission to development efforts. Develops or monitors recommendations providing guidance on NERC standards and ERCOT Regional Reliability standards directly impacting ERCOT systems, capabilities and reliability. Participates in activities of developing or revising standards, protocols, and operating guides’ provisions with the ERCOT committees, TAC, ROS, WMS, and PRS as needed. Partners with the organization using governance, risk and compliance (GRC) processes to identify and assess internal controls. Responsible for identifying and reducing compliance risks to ensure compliance with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission orders, North American Reliability Corporation Reliability (NERC) Standards, Regional Reliability Standards, ERCOT Protocols and Operating Guides, and corporate objectives (“requirements”). Works closely with ERCOT personnel to identify documentation and other controls related to the various requirements. Responsible for maintaining, improving, and developing the applications and workflows to support compliance activities. Develops, sustains, and improves Archer applications and workflows to assist Compliance Analysts in the following responsibilities: Monitor and report on compliance with requirements Improve processes and compliance posture Develop, implement, and manage routine operations reports relevant to documenting and demonstrating performance compliance to requirements Prepare documentation for NERC, Texas RE, and other external audits; maintain documentation of business processes and related internal controls Participate in audits as needed Develop, manage, and maintain analysis between existing and revised requirements, and ERCOT policies, business processes, procedures, and other binding documents (OBDs) Configure and maintain compliance system to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal requirements Provide training and support to users and will be the designated compliance system resource for groups outside of Compliance that utilize the tool for GRC Ability to communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences and work effectively with cross-functional teams EXPERIENCE Requires minimum 2 years job related work experience in excess of degree requirements Prefer experience with information technology concepts and processes. Prefer experience with cyber security concepts and processes. EDUCATION Bachelor's Degree : Engineering, Computer Science. Business, Accounting, Auditing or related field (Required) or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required CERTIFICATION CPA Certified Public Accountant (Preferred) CICA Certified Internal Controls Auditor (Preferred) CIA Certified Internal Auditor (Preferred) CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional (Preferred) PE Professional Engineer (Preferred) CCEP Certified Compliance Ethics Professional (Preferred) The foregoing description reflects the minimum qualifications and the essential functions of the position that must be performed proficiently with or without reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. It is not an exhaustive list of the duties expected to be performed, and management may, at its discretion, revise or require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. This job description is not intended to create a contract of employment with ERCOT. Both ERCOT and the employee may exercise their employment-at-will rights at any time. (empty) ERCOT is firmly committed to equal employment for all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, medical condition, religion, age, creed, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected category under federal, state or local law. Expected Salary Range: $79,450 - $127,125 The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) manages the flow of electric power to 27 million Texas customers - representing about 90 percent of the state's electric load. As the independent system operator for the region, ERCOT schedules power on an electric grid that connects more than 54,100 miles of transmission lines and 1,250 generating units. ERCOT also performs financial settlement for the competitive wholesale bulk-power market and administers retail switching for 8 million premises in competitive choice areas. ERCOT is a membership-based 501(c)(4) nonprofit corporation, governed by a board of directors and subject to oversight by the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Texas Legislature. ERCOT's members include consumers, cooperatives, generators, power marketers, retail electric providers, investor-owned electric utilities (transmission and distribution providers,) and municipal-owned electric utilities. ERCOT offers an excellent benefits package, which includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, long/short-term disability insurance, long-term care insurance, Section 125 Flexible Spending Account, and a Retirement Savings Plan. The medical, dental, vision, and quality-of-life benefits offered by ERCOT are second to none. Full-time employees are eligible to enroll in benefits on the first of the month following the date of hire. Additionally, 401(k) plans are available to help employees plan for the future. The ERCOT Internship Program provides college students the opportunity to develop their skills in a professional work environment. Each intern will receive unique projects and assignments that aim to solve real challenges facing the electric industry. ERCOT internships provide professional learning experiences that offer meaningful, practical work related to each student's desired career path. Eligible candidates should be enrolled in an academic bachelors or post graduate degree program maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or higher. The ERCOT Engineer Development Program (EDP) is a 12- to 16-month, self-paced program geared toward entry-level engineers looking to start a career in the power industry. Through the program, an EDP Engineer receives one-on-one mentoring, specialized training, and exposure to the work performed by each of the engineering groups at ERCOT. The program allows engineers to develop the fundamental skills necessary to reach their full potential while gaining an understanding of the types of engineering work ERCOT has to offer. EDP management supports participants each step of the way as they progress through the program. Upon completion, graduates are placed as full-time engineers within one of ERCOT’s engineering groups. The GMS Development Program (GDP) is designed to provide entry-level and early career professionals with the skills necessary to become successful Power System and Computer Engineers. The program, which is based in ERCOT’s Grid and Market Solutions (GMS) Department, will provide experience in day-to-day work and instruction in the fundamentals of electric power systems engineering, grid and market applications, software programming, and IT service and operations management. The GDP offers one-on-one mentoring, training, field trips, and special assignments. These assignments allow GDP engineers to become knowledgeable and familiar with the various business areas at ERCOT. The GMS leadership team prepares GDP engineers for a future career at ERCOT in power systems and computer engineering. The System Operator Development Program (ODP) is intended to combine real-time daily operations in an exciting work setting to prepare participants with the vital skills necessary to be successful in such a critical position — providing 24x7x365 on-demand support to manage the flow of electric power to more than 26 million Texas customers. If you are new to the industry, this program introduces you to the Bulk Electric System by combining introductory courses with the NERC Certification Exam Preparation Program in preparation to pass the NERC Certification Exam.

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