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VELCO - Vermont Electric Power Company
VELCO - Vermont Electric Power Company
51 – 200 Employees
Energy
VELCO operates Vermont’s high-voltage electric transmission system, connecting the state to the wider New England grid. The company plans, builds, operates, and maintains transmission infrastructure, coordinating with Vermont’s 17 local distribution utilities and the regional grid operator to support safe, reliable power delivery. Its work also includes transmission planning, land and right-of-way management, vegetation control, and drone programs, with projects focused on grid resilience and clean energy integration.
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Compliance Analyst

Help maintain VELCO’s NERC compliance program through controls, audits, and regulatory reporting. Support reliable and secure electric transmission across Vermont.

USUnited StatesVTVermont
$68,744 – $110,656 / year
HybridFull-timeMiddleSeniorEnglish RequiredCompliance

Description

  • Support VELCO’s NERC compliance program.
  • Ensure adherence to NERC Reliability Standards and internal controls.
  • Coordinate compliance program and procedure development.
  • Conduct daily, quarterly, and annual compliance evaluations.
  • Advise Operations, Planning, and Critical Infrastructure Protection teams on NERC standards, controls, and practices.
  • Keep program strategy, documentation, procedures, and evidence aligned.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain internal controls.
  • Review proposed standards and coordinate implementation tracking and monitoring.
  • Work with subject matter experts to create program documentation and process maps.
  • Lead or support incident investigations to identify improvements and potential noncompliance.
  • Create and track mitigation plans, related tasks, and completion schedules.
  • Lead or support internal assessments and recommend process improvements.
  • Develop and deliver employee training on compliance responsibilities.
  • Take part in NPCC audits.
  • Lead responses to regulatory self-certifications, quarterly MIDAS submissions, and information requests for audits, self-reports, or self-logs.
  • Coordinate with NPCC regulators and internal departments.
  • Maintain the GRC tool used to track and monitor compliance.
  • Develop GRC evidence schedules and surveys.
  • Find gaps in processes, controls, or documentation and recommend improvements.
  • Participate in NERC, NATF, and other relevant workshops.
  • Carry out other assigned duties.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, information technology, science, law, mathematics, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
  • At least three years of professional compliance experience, or technical experience in Operations or Planning with substantial responsibility for meeting compliance standards.
  • Sound understanding of electric utility operations and industry compliance programs.
  • Knowledge of state and federal regulations; NERC reliability and critical infrastructure protection standards; NPCC regional standards and obligations; and FERC guidelines.
  • Ability to conduct audits, compliance investigations, and internal control evaluations.
  • Strong analytical, interpretive, negotiation, organizational, and project management skills.
  • Careful attention to detail and proficiency with technology-based obligation tracking tools.
  • Ability to explain complex technical information to committees, management, regulators, and industry associations.
  • For Operations and Planning: operator experience, ability to read one-line diagrams, an engineering background, or electrical experience.
  • Ability to perform administrative tasks requiring extended keyboarding, scanning, filing, and copying.
  • Ability to handle complex analytical work at a fast pace under stress and with competing priorities.
  • Willingness to work additional hours when needed.
  • Periodic travel and overnight stays for industry workshops and training.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States.
  • Employment is contingent on successful reference, background (including social media), physical examination, and drug screening checks.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Generous paid time off.
  • Potential for incentive compensation (bonus).
  • Open office environment that welcomes dogs.
  • Opportunity to work closely with engineering, IT, operations, and human resources.
  • Mission-driven organization supporting critical energy infrastructure.

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