NERC Standard Manager Lead

Job Posting End Date09-25-2026Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.Job Summary Support business units to be audit ready and improve compliance of NERC requirements across applicable functions and registrations. Support Business Unit compliance teams. Adapt to serve BU’s depending on their compliance organizational maturity. Perform Audit Readiness directly as needed. Be a trustworthy advisor by maintaining expertise in the NERC Standards. Act as the single point of contact, per NERC Standard, for ENRA compliance services.Contribute to strategic vision for NERC Program at AEP. Drive improvements in the AEP NERC program.Job DescriptionWhat You'll Do:Requires SME capability for all NERC Audit Readiness Services. Ability to train others on Audit Readiness Services shown below.Potential Compliance Incident InvestigationIdentify root cause and establish facts of incidentIdentify impact and riskDraft language for regulator reviewMitigation Plan SupportDraft language for regulator reviewDevelop milestones, including preventive efforts andTrack progress of approved plan and review evidence of completionStandard ImplementationWork with impacted business unit leadership to create and execute an implementation plan for new and revised standardsRSAW Development and ReviewSupport business unit compliance teams to review and/or develop narrative of complianceGap Analysis and ControlsAssess and provide feedback to compliance SMEs on the ability of BU processes to fulfill compliance requirementsIdentify failure points relating to compliance requirementsIdentify process improvements and/or controls as needed to reduce the risk of failure pointsExecute the second level of controls as neededEvidence Pull Sheet SupportSupport BU compliance experts to define evidence of complianceSupport instructions to pull and review evidence on demandRFI ResponseCollect SME responses to regulator RFIsWhat We're Looking For:Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, communications, computer science, business, or other related field of study. Advanced degree preferred.Experience: In addition to any experience required above, eight or more years of progressively responsible positions the in electric utility or similarly regulated industry. Experience in NERC compliance or a similar regulatory compliance is preferredPreferred Qualifications:Ability to manage highest risk and/or most organizationally complex standards, including both CIP and O&P standards.Expertise on how NERC Standards relate to each other.Understand relationship between NERC Standards, Regional Entities, and RTO'sAbility to represent AEP's needs for NERC Standards with external stakeholders.Proven ability to drive consensus between business units.Hands on experience with Business Unit systems and processes required.Ability to communicate compliance opportunities to executive leadership.Master’s Degree is desirable. Certification/Licensure is preferred (NERC, PMP, PE, etc.)Experience with NERC Standards Development preferred.At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company!We’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!Compensation DataCompensation Grade:Compensation Range:$136,539.00 - $177,503.00The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met. Hear about it first! Get job alerts by email. Log in to your Candidate Home Account today! If you don't have an account, you can create one.It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.SummaryLocation: Columbus, OHType: Full time