Sr. Compliance Analyst I

The Sr. (Lead) Compliance Analyst is responsible to ensure, through a team of business owners and subject matter experts, that PJM continually adheres to all requirements in its governing documents and that its business processes reflect this adherence. This person will work with PJM's Subject Matter Experts (SME) and coordinate with the Regulatory Oversight and Compliance Committee (ROCC) team to review and modify processes and documentation where needed. This individual will may also perform as project manager for small to medium size enterprise initiatives. Essential Functions: Help to maintain a methodology and schedules to review PJM business processes on a continual basis to determine adherence to the requirements of the following PJM governing documents: PJM Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT), Joint Operating Agreements (JOAs), Operating Agreement (OA), Reliability Assurance Agreement (RAA), Transmission Owners Agreement(TOA), PJM Manuals. Communicate and Inform the Chief Compliance Officer of potential risks with filing schedules and quality concerns. Research, recommend, implement and manage a tool that houses PJM’s governing documents and monitors the interrelatedness of these documents and their requirements. Maintain a process to ensure that all requirements in the governing documents have business owners assigned to them and when personnel changes occur, appropriate replacement business owners are assigned. Prepare for and help facilitate the bi-monthly Quality Assurance Meeting with internal stakeholders. Facilitate knowledge sharing of PJM governing documents with selected leaders as a result of hiring or reorganization. The Sr. Analyst will partner with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure clarity and interpretation of Agreements, Manuals and all PJM formal documents. The Sr. Analyst, along with other PJM personnel and SMEs, will partner with other process driven entities to look for industry best practice and the most practical solution for each situation, as appropriate. Support the ROCC by attending the meetings, recording required process changes and following up with each responsible process owner. Keep valid and up-to-date records of following up issues arising from the ROCC and report status on those issues to the committee on a quarterly basis. Manage small to medium scale projects as needed. Characteristics and Qualifications: Required: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Engineering or equivalent work experience. At least 5 years of experience Markets, Operations or Electric Utility Industry. At least 5 years of experience Assessing compliance of policies, procedures, and standards. At least 5 years of experience Power system engineering principles, process improvements, regulations, standards, reliability concepts, and techniques. Ability to produce high-quality work products with attention to detail. Ability to communicate effectively in a team environment. Experience in quantitative and qualitative analysis. Experience using verbal and written communications skills. Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (MS-Word, MS-Excel and MS-PowerPoint). Experience with interchange arrangements, Bulk Power relationships, and FERC procedures. Experience in FERC or State public utility commission advocacy. Experience with PJM’s internal systems, processes, and methodologies relative to NERC CIP. Experience with the PJM bid-based energy market, open access transmission tariff, PJM Operating Agreement, NERC and Reliability First Operating Policies, and PJM Operating Procedures. Preferred: Experience with PJM operations, markets, and planning functions. Experience supporting any of PJM Committees.