Associate Operational Compliance Analyst

At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven’t stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We’re always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all.

Position Summary

Join PGE as an Associate Operational Compliance Analyst and play a critical role in ensuring our operations meet evolving NERC and OPUC regulations. In this role, you’ll research, develop, and refine compliance procedures to keep our teams aligned with industry standards while identifying and mitigating potential risks. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to analyze regulatory updates, assess operational impacts, and implement compliance controls that enhance efficiency and reliability.

Your work will involve tracking and documenting compliance data, assisting with internal and external audits, and providing guidance on regulatory requirements to stakeholders across the organization. As a key contributor, you’ll have the opportunity to develop new processes, influence compliance strategies, and contribute to a culture of operational excellence.

If you have a keen eye for detail, a strong analytical mindset, and a passion for ensuring compliance in a fast-paced and evolving energy landscape, we invite you to bring your expertise to PGE!

Career Level Summary

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Career Level: P2

• Career Professional: Requires expanded professional-level knowledge and experience.

• Expands on high-level knowledge of the company, processes and customers.

• Solves a range of more complex problems.

• Works independently, receives a moderate level of guidance and direction.

• Analyzes possible solutions using advanced knowledge and applying protocols.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Procedures, Processes and Practices:

• Under supervision, researches and analyzes new or revised regulations, requirements, and standards.

• Modifies or develops new work procedures, practices and protocols to ensure or enhance compliance.

• Writes and revises standards and provides guidance on implementation.

Compliance Monitoring and Review:

• Supporting tracking and documentation of data related to compliance controls.

• Identifies gaps, analyzes trends, and recommends remediation strategies.

• Collaborates with Corporate Regulatory Compliance on initiatives and reviews.

Consultation and Outreach:

• Responds to complex questions about compliance standards and regulations, procedures and processes.

• Provides guidance and delivers training to others within operational domain.

Research and Analysis:

• Monitors regulatory and industry websites and other information channels for decisions and developments related to compliance.

• Researches changes in technology, process, or regulation.

• Analyzes implications, determines which procedures or processes are impacted, and makes recommendations to management.

Compliance Audits:

• Assists with internal and external audits of federal regulatory compliance matters conducted throughout the company.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Certifications:         

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in finance, business, technical field or other related field or equivalent experience.

• Typically, two or more years in utility operations, cyber security or auditing, which includes at least two years of FERC/NERC.

• NERC certification preferred.

• Valid driver’s license required.

Competencies

Functional Competencies:

• Intermediate knowledge of business processes and procedures in operational domain.

• Working knowledge of relevant regulations and reliability standards.

• Working knowledge of compliance and risk management principles and protocols in operational domain.

• Intermediate analytical skills, including defining problem or issue, researching solutions and alternatives, supporting conclusions and presenting findings.

• Working skills in using database and documentation tools.

General Competencies:

• Intermediate business acumen skills.

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