Associate Operational Compliance Analyst / Staff Operational Compliance Analyst

Job Function:

Regulatory Compliance - Operational

Supports operational organizations by developing, implementing, and maintaining standards, procedures, and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with applicable federal regulations, reliability standards, and company policies. Partners with operational organizations and Corporate Regulatory Compliance to interpret regulatory requirements, monitor compliance activities, and improve operational compliance processes.

Key Job Information:

Associate Operational Compliance Analyst

Job Code: 6179

Grade 6

Career Level: P2 - Intermediate Professional

Career Level Summary:Requires expanded professional knowledge and experience within the discipline. Continues developing expertise while independently handling a range of complex assignments with moderate guidance

Staff Operational Compliance Analyst

Job Code: 6178

Grade 7

Career Level: P3 - Career Professional

Career Level Summary: Requires in-depth professional knowledge and experience. Works independently on highly complex issues and serves as a technical resource for others while improving operational compliance programs.

Key Responsibilities:
Operational Procedures, Processes and Practices
Associate Operational Compliance Analyst

• Researches and analyzes regulations, requirements, and reliability standards under limited supervision.
• Develops or modifies work procedures, practices, and protocols to improve compliance.
• Writes and revises operational standards and procedures.
• Provides implementation guidance to operational personnel.

Staff Operational Compliance Analyst

• Leads analysis of new or revised regulations, requirements, and reliability standards.
• Translates regulatory requirements into operational processes and enterprise compliance solutions.
• Develops and maintains complex operational standards and procedures.
• Provides technical leadership and implementation guidance across operational organizations.

Compliance Monitoring and Review
Associate Operational Compliance Analyst

• Supports tracking and documentation of compliance controls.
• Identifies compliance gaps and recommends remediation strategies.
• Participates in company-wide compliance reviews with Corporate Regulatory Compliance.

Staff Operational Compliance Analyst

• Leads monitoring and evaluation of compliance controls.
• Analyzes trends and systemic compliance risks.
• Develops remediation strategies and partners with Corporate Regulatory Compliance on enterprise initiatives.

Consultation and Outreach
Associate Operational Compliance Analyst

• Responds to complex questions regarding regulations, procedures, and standards.
• Provides guidance and training within assigned operational areas.

Staff Operational Compliance Analyst

• Serves as the operational compliance subject matter expert.
• Advises leaders on regulatory requirements and operational impacts.
• Develops and delivers compliance training programs and strategic communications.

Research and Analysis
Associate Operational Compliance Analyst

• Researches regulatory, technology, and process changes.
• Evaluates operational impacts and recommends procedural improvements.

Staff Operational Compliance Analyst

• Leads regulatory impact analyses and evaluates emerging industry developments.
• Identifies enterprise process improvements and recommends strategic compliance initiatives.

Compliance Audits
Associate Operational Compliance Analyst

• Assists with internal and external regulatory compliance audits.
• Supports documentation requests and corrective action activities.

Staff Operational Compliance Analyst

• Serves as the functional lead during compliance audits.
• Provides technical expertise, coordinates audit activities, and supports corrective action planning.

Education:

Both Levels-

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Technical field, or another related discipline.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Experience:

Associate Operational Compliance Analyst

• Typically requires two or more years of experience in utility operations, cybersecurity, auditing, compliance, or a related field.
• FERC/NERC experience preferred.

Staff Operational Compliance Analyst

• Typically requires five or more years of experience in compliance, including utility operations, cybersecurity, or auditing.
• At least two years of FERC/NERC compliance experience.

Preferred Certifications:

Both Levels-

NERC Certification preferred

Functional Competencies:

Associate Operational Compliance Analyst

• Intermediate knowledge of operational business processes and procedures
• Working knowledge of applicable regulations and reliability standards
• Working knowledge of compliance and operational risk management principles
• Intermediate analytical skills
• Working proficiency with database and documentation systems
• Intermediate knowledge of AI tools used to develop compliance documentation

Staff Operational Compliance Analyst

• Advanced knowledge of operational business processes and procedures
• Advanced knowledge of applicable regulations and reliability standards
• Advanced knowledge of compliance, operational risk management, and regulatory frameworks
• Advanced analytical and strategic problem-solving skills
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with compliance databases and documentation systems

General Competencies:

Associate Operational Compliance Analyst

• Working business acumen
• Working problem-solvingIntermediate problem-solving
• Advanced written and verbal communication
• Intermediate analytical thinking
• Intermediate diplomacy
• Intermediate organization and prioritization
• Working interpersonal skills

Staff Operational Compliance Analyst

• Intermediate business acumen
• Intermediate decision makingIntermediate decision making
• Advanced written and verbal communication
• Advanced analytical thinking
• Advanced diplomacy
• Advanced organization and prioritization
• Intermediate interpersonal skills

Physical and Cognitive Demands:
Associate Operational Compliance Analyst

Cognitive Level: Intermediate

Consistent use of relevant principles to solve practical problems and address a variety of situations where limited standardization exists.

Staff Operational Compliance Analyst

Cognitive Level: Substantial

Consistent use of analytical thinking to evaluate complex information, interpret regulations, develop solutions, and make sound recommendations with minimal guidance.

Both positions require the ability to:

• Meet deadlines and response times.
• Maintain high standards of accuracy.
• Work independently and collaboratively.
• Adapt to changing priorities.
• Communicate effectively under pressure.
• Accept and apply constructive feedback.
• Learn and consistently apply new information.
• Exercise sound judgment and decision-making.

Schedule/Attendance:

• Ability to adhere to pre-established schedule, including start/stop time and break/lunch schedule
• Ability to work long hours
• Ability to work a variable schedule
• Ability to report to work and perform work during periods of severe inclement weather
• Ability to consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendance

Physical Capabilities:

• Driving/travel/commute: Daily within service territory - Frequently (at least once a week or more)
• Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift)
• Lifting/pushing/pulling: Up to 10 lbs.
• Carrying: Up to 10 lbs.

Environment - Indoor/Outdoor (check all that apply):

• Office
• Plant

Actual total compensation, including a performance based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity.