What is a Reliability Compliance Analyst?

The Reliability Compliance team is part of the Engineering Standards and Compliance group and provides guidance and oversight related to NERC Reliability Standards for a wide range of company organizations including design, planning, information technology, and operations.  The Reliability Compliance Analyst is responsible for ensuring that the company maintains compliance with the relevant NERC Standards by reviewing and updating policies and procedures, performing periodic assessments of company performance for individual standards, and providing support to the subject matter experts during audits and other regulatory engagements. To keep up with the ever-evolving regulatory environment, the Reliability Compliance Analyst is expected to participate in regional and statewide committee meetings, attend webinars and workshops, and monitor communications from NERC, NPCC, FERC, and others, and disseminate relevant information to various personnel within the Company. 

What does a Reliability Compliance Analyst do?

• Provides support and assistance to multiple areas of the Company regarding reliability compliance in relation to the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), and Northeast Power Coordinating Council (NPCC) electric reliability standards and requirements, and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) as it pertains to BPS/BES reliability

• Assists with developing, evaluating, and managing documentation and evidence to ensure policies and procedures that address compliance issues associated with the Bulk Power System (BPS) and the Bulk Electric System (BES) are in accordance with the Company’s current NERC registration

• Manages workflows of compliance data to ensure timely, accurate, and complete compliance submissions

• Fosters a strong culture of compliance throughout the Company by recommending and implementing new and innovative methods and sound controls to keep all applicable areas of the Company current with compliance matters

• Supports storm/emergency restoration efforts

What does it take to be a Reliability Compliance Analyst?

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, cyber security, business administration, or related field and 2 years of work experience in electric generation, electric transmission, electric distribution, engineering, operations, or operational technology

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and the ability to learn new computer software programs

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and the ability to develop clear, concise, and audit-quality documentation

• Strong data gathering, analytical and organizational skills

• Must be able to meet deadlines and recognize their importance

• Valid driver’s license

Preferred:

• Experience in electric reliability compliance

• Knowledge of NERC Electric Reliability Standards and NERC Cybersecurity Standards

• Experience participating in groups/committees such as the Northeast Power Coordinating Council, NYS Reliability Council, NYISO, and PSC task forces

Applications will be accepted until September 2, 2025 

This position has a career path which allows for advancement opportunities within a job series.  The title and level are commensurate with experience. Pay range: $81,300 - $168,700

Please go to https://www.cenhud.com/employment. Click the “Search Career Opportunities” button. Follow the directions to submit an application and upload your resume for the desired position.

Applications sent via e-mail and US Mail will not be accepted.  No phone calls or agencies, please.  All replies will be held in strict confidence.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, arrest or conviction record, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, genetic information, familial status, marital status, pregnancy-related condition, domestic violence victim status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance employment in individuals who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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