[Hiring] Senior Data Analyst @North American Electric Reliability Corporation

Role Description

The Senior Data Analyst, Reliability Assessment, applies technical skill, experience, and subject-matter expertise in the areas of data management and analysis to support the ERO’s efforts to independently assess and report on the overall reliability, adequacy, and associated risks to the interconnected North American bulk power system.

• Collect, process, and analyze data necessary for assessing risks related to the growing reliance on natural gas for electricity generation.
• Part of the reliability assessment team that provides superior technical analysis and designs ERO processes for developing and publishing NERC’s reliability assessment reports.
• Coordinate with the Performance Analysis team to provide reliability assessment information and analysis for the State of Reliability report.
• Collaborate with the Data and Analytics Integration team on data management, data quality, and analysis.
• Report to the Manager, Reliability Assessments.

Your Role

• Analyze and interpret energy supply and infrastructure information, including electricity generation, load, and transmission system data; and natural gas supply and infrastructure data.
• Develop data requests and manage timely collection of reliability data from NERC registered entities.
• Develop, implement, and manage approaches, methods, and processes to promote data quality and reduce potential for data errors.
• Support the transformation of complex data into visualizations for use in NERC reliability assessments products.
• Collaborate with NERC and ERO Enterprise subject matter experts on projects to enhance system compatibility and interoperability.
• Utilize available datasets to augment NERC’s collected data in analyzing trends and emerging risks to electric reliability.
• Proactively identify and suggest solutions to technical analysis and data problems.
• Develop working knowledge of the fundamentals of NERC Reliability Assessments.
• Implement and adhere to policies, procedures, and processes for data management.
• Support internal coordination with various teams as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Economics, Statistics, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Information Management, or similar combination of education and training.
• Previous experience within the energy sector performing a regulatory, monitoring, or analysis role.
• Familiarity with publicly available historical energy data sets (EIA, DOE, FERC, Natural Gas Pipeline Electronic Bulletin Boards (EBBs), etc.) and pertinent proprietary data sets.
• Intermediate-level computer and programming skills in applications such as Python, Microsoft SQL Server, and Excel (i.e., Macro, VBA, PowerPivot).
• Exceptional interpersonal and communications skills, both oral and written.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Capability to work both independently and collaboratively on teams and support multiple tasks concurrently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree and professional certifications or credentials.
• Understanding of roles and responsibilities for North American bulk power system owners and operators.
• Proficiency in writing for technical and general audiences.

Other

• 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 when needed.
• Reimbursement of travel expenses will be in accordance with the company’s travel and expense reimbursement policies.

Our Culture Declarations

• Everyone at NERC is a leader.
• We are accountable personally and organizationally to deliver on commitments.
• We develop ourselves and people in the organization to ensure that NERC realizes its strategic objectives.
• We are resilient and adaptable to the challenges and needs of the business and our team.
• We exude a growth mindset and empower teams to take risks.
• We build collaborative relationships within NERC, the ERO, and the stakeholders of NERC.
• We exemplify NERC cultural behaviors:
• Reward high-quality, creative, and innovative work.
• Attract, engage, and retain top talent.
• Value and respect diverse perspectives.
• Provide a safe, inclusive, and collaborative work environment.
• Form strong relationships within the company, and with the ERO Enterprise.
• We demonstrate curiosity in a wide variety of areas and are open to exploring new situations, knowledge, and opportunities for growth and development.
• We demonstrate an anticipatory mindset, preventing problems and building contingencies where appropriate.
• We are champions for diversity and inclusion, seeking out and valuing diverse perspectives.
• We value well-being, prioritizing collaboration, engagement, and connection among our team.