Senior Compliance Analyst

Senior Compliance AnalystTaylor, TexasHybridContractJob Title: Senior Compliance AnalystJob Duration: Direct Hire (Full Time)Job Location: Fort Worth, TX 76155JOB SUMMARYThe Operations and Planning (O&P) Compliance role supports adherence to Operations and Planning Reliability Standards, Nodal Protocols, Operating Guides, and Other Binding Documents. The position collaborates with internal teams within the organization to identify and assess internal controls, consider compliance risks, and conduct remediation to ensure compliance with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) orders, North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Standards, Regional Reliability Standards, Nodal Protocols, Operating Guides, and corporate objectives ("requirements"). This role works closely with internal personnel to identify documentation and controls related to various requirements and ensures policies and procedures are in place to demonstrate compliance. The position acts as the primary liaison between organizational staff, regulatory agencies, and external auditors.Job Duties Level 2 Applies analytical and problem-solving skills to independently identify compliance risks and develop effective solutions. Uses compliance methods and tools to monitor and report on compliance with requirements, with moderate independence. Acts as a resource to advise process owners on improving processes and compliance posture. Works with assigned 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 staff and documentation for NERC, Texas RE, and other external audits; maintains documentation of business processes and related internal controls; participates in audits as needed. Develops and maintains analytical documentation comparing current and revised NERC Operations and Planning Reliability Standards, Nodal Protocols, Operating Guides, and organizational policies; aligns obligations with internal controls, including business processes and procedures. Prepares and maintains NERC Reliability Standard Audit Worksheets (RSAWs), narratives, evidence, and internal controls for assigned Standards, coordinating with subject matter experts. Uses the Archer GRC platform to monitor, review, and assess the design and operational effectiveness of internal controls mapped to Reliability Standards and Nodal Protocol requirements. Supports representation with NERC and Regional Standards Committees through participation on drafting teams or submission to development efforts. Develops or monitors recommendations providing guidance on NERC standards and Regional Reliability Standards directly impacting systems, capabilities, and reliability. Participates in activities involving the development or revision of NERC Operations and Planning Reliability Standards, Nodal Protocols, Operating Guides, and OBD provisions. Supports performance and Ancillary Services monitoring under applicable Nodal Protocols and Operating Guides, including reporting to the Reliability Monitor.Level Senior Coordinates and communicates on NERC Operations and Planning Reliability Standards, Nodal Protocols, Operating Guides, and OBD provisions with committees and senior leadership as needed. Develops and manages the process to collect and submit feedback on NERC Operations and Planning Standards postings. Evaluates and maintains the relevance of traces from Nodal Protocols, Operating Guides, OBDs, NERC Operations and Planning Reliability Standards, and corporate objectives to other organizational documentation. Facilitates the development of internal training regarding external audits and associated business processes and controls. Assists with coordination of external audits, including acting as a primary liaison between staff and auditors. Updates compliance tools, tracks effort and progress of audits and investigations, and manages the library of audit documentation. Communicates technical compliance information effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences and works effectively across cross-functional teams. Documents and tracks potential compliance issues (self-logs and self-reports) and responds to Requests for Information (RFIs) from regulators.Experience: Level 2: Requires 2+ years of related work experience. Level Senior: Requires 5+ years of related work experience. Preferred experience with NERC Operations and Planning Reliability Standards, Nodal Protocols, Operating Guides, and OBDs. Preferred experience with Bulk Electric System (BES) operations and/or planning, NERC compliance monitoring, RSAW and evidence development, and Texas Reliability Entity and/or NERC audits. Preferred experience with SQL, Cognos, Python, or other data analysis platforms.Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Accounting, Auditing, or a related field (Required). Equivalent combination of education and experience that provides comparable knowledge and skills will be considered.Certifications: Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP) NERC System Operator CertificationYou will receive the following benefits:Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your familyDental & Orthodontia BenefitsVision BenefitsHealth Savings Account (HSA)Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsVoluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability InsuranceHospital Indemnity Insurance401(k) including match with pre and post-tax optionsPaid Sick Time LeaveLegal and Identity Protection PlansPre-tax Commuter Benefit529 College Saver PlanMotion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP's Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.Specialization: Technical Support