NERC Compliance Specialist

About UsHeadquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Wabash Valley Power is a not-for-profit electric cooperative and wholesale provider of reliable, affordable electricity to our 21 electric distribution member cooperatives. These cooperatives in turn serve more than 280,000 homes, businesses, and farms in Indiana and Illinois. 

As a not-for-profit co-op, we do things a bit differently—and that’s the point. Because we aren’t influenced by shareholders, we make our decisions with our members in mind. That means we value things like teamwork, and putting families first. It also means a business model that’s designed for stability and growth. It’s a Deliberately Different approach to the energy industry, and that’s great news for the people who count on us.

What You'll Get
We believe what benefits our employees benefits our company. That’s why we put employees first—your health, your family, and your development. These aren’t just slogans: We offer continuing education, flex time, health benefits, a 401(k) match and pension plan, and much more. Here are just a few of the things that make our company culture unique:

•  No Sweat  - We offer a wellness program that includes a payroll credit for medical insurance, an on-site fitness center for your convenience and extra vacation days for participating. We’ll even throw in a fitness device reimbursement to keep you on track!
•  Flex Time  - Our flexible schedule means you can work in your appointments or family events and maintain a comfortable work-life balance.
•  Stay in School  - We value employees who have a desire to learn, so we provide funds for continuing education. We also offer in-house training and ongoing development through our internal GROW program.
•  Keep it Casual  - When you work for us, you work in comfort.  Blue jeans are the norm in our office, and we make them look good!
•  Work Hard, Play Hard  - We reward our employees with generous vacation time, to the tune of up to five weeks off a year. Even our new employees receive credit for prior work experience.

Keep the grid secure. Keep compliance strong. We're looking for a sharp, mission-driven NERC Compliance Specialist with expertise in NERC standards to help us protect the backbone of our electric infrastructure. In this role, you’ll monitor regulatory requirements, support internal audits, and partner with operations and IT teams to ensure our critical systems remain both compliant and cyber-resilient. If you're passionate about safeguarding the grid and thrive at the intersection of regulation and reliability—this is your opportunity to make a powerful impact.

What You'll Do

We are seeking applicants for a NERC Compliance Specialist. This person will support the NERC Compliance Programs for Wabash Valley Power Alliance ensuring that all NERC, MISO/PJM, and Regional Reliability Organization compliance data submittals are made in a timely manner.   In addition, you will manage the PRC-005 Maintenance and Testing Records and SigmaFlow database for applicant transmission and generation assets and serve as the primary NERC Compliance Contact for Member Cooperatives.

You will also be responsible for:

• Serving as focal point for reporting and managing corrective actions associated with PRC-004 Miso Operations and Operations for generation and transmission assets, including the management of PRC-005/PRC-004 asset alarms.
• Assisting Sr. Manager of Compliance with the integration of additional NERC Registrations into the WVPA NERC Compliance Program.
• Serving as the Primary Compliance Focal Point for Member Cooperatives, assist with NERC and CIP Training, TADS/PJM Reporting, and be responsible to expand Internal Controls Program for WVPA. 
• Assisting Director Sr. Manager of Compliance in informing Wabash Valley Board, Management, and relevant sub-committees on NERC Compliance issues

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for the NERC Compliance Specialist position will possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or a related field
• 3-5 years of experience in NERC Compliance
• Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory compliance and utility operations
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to generate effective solutions
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven track record of achieving results in a compliance-focused environment
• High level of self-motivation and initiative
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Candidates who meet these qualifications and are committed to maintaining the highest standards of compliance in the electric power industry are encouraged to apply. We look forward to reviewing applications from qualified individuals who can contribute to our mission of ensuring grid security and regulatory adherence.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.