Xcel Energy · 1 day ago
Sr Reliability Assurance Analyst
Twin Cities Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$98K/yr - $120K/yr
8+ years expXcel Energy is a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, striving to be the preferred provider of energy for its customers. They are seeking a Sr Reliability Assurance Analyst to provide oversight and leadership in the development and implementation of compliance standards and processes related to Transportation Safety Administration and NERC requirements.
Electrical DistributionEnergyNatural Resources
Responsibilities
Manage and coordinate compliance program processes associated with the monitoring, governance and oversight of internal NERC and TSA compliance activities. Track and monitor progress of internal and external regulatory commitments and ensure quality and timely completion of deliverables. Ensure detailed cause analysis is performed and appropriate remediation actions are taken to address any conditions of potential non-compliance to a regulatory standard or requirement
Lead and coordinate the conduct of internal compliance reviews, spot checks and audits to evaluate compliance with mandatory reliability standards
Manage and coordinate internal activities associated with development of mandatory reliability standards. Coordinate discussions across functional units with compliance program personnel and Subject Matter Experts to evaluate impact of proposed changes, develop comments and recommended ballot positions for new or modified Standards. Actively monitor and engage with FERC, NERC, MRO and industry stakeholder groups on standards development topics for awareness and incorporation into internal standards development evaluations
Manage and coordinate internal activities associated with implementation of mandatory reliability standards. Ensure timely and accurate communication of pending and actual regulatory approvals to all appropriate parties. Provide direction and oversight of the development of implementation plans and milestones reviewing for completeness and sufficiency. Track implementation activities to ensure timely compliance, evaluate overall compliance readiness and periodically report status to management
Act as primary point of contact between Xcel Energy and external collaborative groups on TSA, NERC and regional standards development, implementation, compliance monitoring and enforcement activities. Participate in various collaborative groups to represent company positions and to obtain industry perspective through peer sharing and benchmarking activities
Attend NERC and regional compliance meetings, as needed, to negotiate for company positions and to obtain compliance information for internal use. Provide timely and comprehensive communication of relevant information to internal stakeholders. Obtain leadership positions on external committees to influence regional groups for the benefit of the company
Manage program compliance documentation and associated internal controls. Direct functional units to update, enhance, clarify and improve internal controls and documentation as needed. Also work with functional units as needed to collect and prepare documentation for internal and external audits and investigations
Maintain compliance program data current and accurate within the eGRC system. Establish and maintain high level of proficiency with eGRC solutions supporting the compliance programs. Create, develop and manage eGRC dashboards and reports for business area use
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in math, accounting, finance, economics, business, engineering, computer science or equivalent experience
Eight to ten years related experience
Strong computer skills and ability to manage voluminous data
Preferred
Utility experience
NERC and/or TSA compliance experience
Regulatory compliance experience
Benefits
Annual Incentive Program
Medical/Pharmacy Plan
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
Health Care Reimbursement Account
Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA)
Transportation Reimbursement Account
Short-term disability (STD)
Long-term disability (LTD)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
Tuition reimbursement
Transit programs
Employee recognition program
Pension
401(k) plan
Paid time off (PTO)
Holidays
Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
Parental Leave
Company
Xcel Energy
Xcel Energy is an electric and natural gas energy company that offers a portfolio of energy-related products and services to customers.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.39BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyBreakthrough Energy Ventures
2024-11-04Post Ipo Equity· $1.2B
2023-10-18Grant· $100M
2023-09-22Grant· $70M
Leadership Team
Robert Frenzel
Chairman, President and CEO
Brian Van Abel
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-12-27
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