[Hiring] Director of Reliability Assessments and Performance Analysis @North American Electric Reliability Corporation

Role Description

The Director of Reliability Assessments and Performance (RAPA) leads NERC’s independent assessment of reliability, adequacy, and performance of interconnected North American bulk power system. The Director provides strategic and technical leadership across three functional areas: Reliability Assessments, Performance Analysis, and Data & Analytics Integration.

• Identify emerging and quantify reliability risks.
• Develop forward-looking assessments of resource and energy adequacy and their impacts on reliability.
• Evaluate historical system performance and reliability trends.
• Develop data, analytical tools, platforms, and governance to support NERC's reliability and security mission.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams of engineers, analysts, data scientists, and technology professionals.
• Work across the ERO Enterprise to advance consistent and technically rigorous approaches to reliability assessment and performance analysis.
• Responsible for major NERC reliability publications and analytical products.
• Serve as a senior technical representative of NERC before various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or an advanced degree in a technical field (engineering, computer science, data science, applied mathematics, or another relevant technical discipline).
• At least 10 years of experience in bulk power system planning and/or operations within the electric utility industry.
• Deep understanding of bulk power system reliability, including resource adequacy, energy adequacy, transmission planning, generation performance, system operations, and the changing reliability characteristics of the North American resource mix.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, high-visibility technical assessments involving uncertainty, incomplete information, competing stakeholder perspectives, and emerging reliability risks.
• Strong understanding of modern analytical methods, including statistical analysis, probabilistic methods, data visualization, large-scale data analysis, and analytical tool/platform development.
• Demonstrated understanding of data governance, data quality, stewardship, analytical reproducibility, and lifecycle management of critical data and analytical products.
• Exceptional ability to translate complex technical analysis into clear conclusions for executives, boards, regulators, policymakers, industry stakeholders, and nontechnical audiences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including demonstrated ability to present complex or sensitive technical findings to senior external audiences.
• Strong judgment, independence, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to identify emerging issues before they become established reliability risks.
• Demonstrated strategic mindset, including the ability to anticipate future industry developments, identify emerging opportunities and risks, and translate insights into innovative strategies that advance organizational objectives.
• Proven ability to drive results, consistently delivering high-quality outcomes, leading through complexity and ambiguity, and achieving objectives in fast-paced, evolving environments.

Requirements

• A background check will be conducted prior to employment.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States.
• This position has been classified as exempt.
• The position may be based remotely but must be able to travel to NERC offices or meeting locations if needed.
• Reimbursement of travel expenses will be in accordance with the company’s travel and expense reimbursement policies.

Benefits

• Everyone at NERC is a leader.
• Accountability to deliver on commitments.
• Development opportunities for self and others to ensure strategic objectives are realized.
• Resilience and adaptability to challenges and needs of the business.
• Growth mindset and empowerment to take risks.
• Collaborative relationships within NERC, the ERO, and stakeholders.
• High-quality, creative, and innovative work is rewarded.
• Attract, engage, and retain top talent.
• Value and respect diverse perspectives.
• Safe, inclusive, and collaborative work environment.
• Strong relationships within the company and with the ERO Enterprise.
• Curiosity in various areas and openness to new knowledge and opportunities.
• Anticipatory mindset to prevent problems and build contingencies.
• Champions for diversity and inclusion, valuing diverse perspectives.
• Prioritization of well-being, collaboration, engagement, and connection among the team.