Lead Compliance Analyst – PGO NERC Compliance

Duke Energy Corporation

. Provide leadership and direction to the NERC compliance program or other enterprise compliance programs .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeSt. Petersburg • Florida • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in NERC compliance program leadership, audit management, and regulatory compliance processes. Capable of developing technical solutions, facilitating collaboration, and providing strategic direction across compliance initiatives.

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NERC Compliance Program LeadershipAudit ManagementTechnical Report DevelopmentProject ManagementRisk Management Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Regulatory ComplianceTechnical Report WritingCompliance AuditingProcess Control DevelopmentProblem SolvingAnalytical SkillsCompliance Tools ImplementationOperational Compliance MonitoringProject Management SkillsCompliance Gap Analysis

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationLeadership SkillsNegotiation SkillsConflict Management

Tools & Technologies

Compliance Management SoftwareOrganizational Technologies

Certifications & Qualifications

PEPMPCISACISSPNERC System OperatorCPACIACPSM

Industry Keywords

NERCRegulatory AuditsCompliance Best PracticesRisk Management ProcessesCompliance Training

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide leadership and direction to the NERC compliance program or other enterprise compliance programs
Manage work across multiple areas of specialization with minimal supervision
Develop and apply procedures balancing Duke Energy’s internal and external regulatory compliance requirements
Participate in working groups and task forces representing Duke Energy interests and sharing compliance best practices
Serve as an audit lead, coach the team on audit behaviors, and prepare the team for real-time audits
Oversee audit preparation activities
Respond to internal and external audit data requests and prepare accurate technical reports
Develop technical solutions for new standards and requirements
Lead initiatives driven by internal departments, external departments, or regulator mandates
Lead collaboration on complex problem solving and develop repeatable solutions, processes, workflows, and job plan instructions across regions
Keep teams and the organization informed of pending internal and regulatory changes and provide a strategic path forward
Prepare technical reports, correspondence, documentation, analyses, and process enhancements
Lead development and implementation of complex compliance tools that automate compliance processes
Monitor and validate operational compliance controls and programs and lead creation or revision of process control points
Track and resolve technical and compliance issues to prevent recurrence
Support individual performers onsite in the field or remotely
Interface with internal business areas, other utilities, and subject matter experts
Coach the team to identify, vet, report, and resolve compliance gaps
Develop, maintain, and implement operational compliance training matrices, materials, and delivery
Lead or participate in compliance-related causal analysis and corrective-action closeout
Provide technical and organizational leadership for strategic and project-related work
Lead large complex projects or several small complex projects
Serve as project manager or assist project managers with compliance project funding and expenditures
Lead implementation of new compliance standards and requirements
Provide project updates and actionable recommendations to senior leaders
Work with project leads to meet goals and properly escalate, classify, and document issues
Represent Duke Energy in industry working groups and task forces
Serve as a company subject matter expert and interact with industry experts
Represent Duke Energy during regulatory audits as a subject matter expert
Serve as a single point of contact with outside groups for solutions, problem solving, data gathering, and analysis
Provide expert mentoring to team members and others outside the team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Computer Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Accounting, Engineering, Business, or another related degree, plus 6 years of related work experience
In lieu of a bachelor's degree and 6 years of related work experience: High School/GED plus 10 years of related work experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to create complex technical reports on analytic findings and provide briefings to various levels of staff/management
Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills
Demonstrated leadership within Duke Energy and in the industry
Ability to facilitate meetings and provide direction to others
Ability to work with little to no management oversight and strong personal initiative
Leadership skills including negotiation, conflict management, influencing, and giving/receiving feedback
Ability to review or conduct observations/audits of compliance-related projects and programs
Knowledge of risk management processes
Knowledge of organizational technologies, issues, processes, and practices
Project and work management skills
Department-specific experience applicable to the hiring department
Preferred certifications/qualifications listed: PE, PMP, CISA, CISSP, NERC System Operator, CPA, CIA, CPSM
If NERC CIP access is required, completion of a Personal Risk Assessment every 7 years and annual cybersecurity training
Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future
Must live within a reasonable daily commute to the assigned work location

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay and benefits
Opportunities for growth and development
Recognition for your work
Relocation assistance provided as applicable (not guaranteed; relocation assistance: No)
5–15% travel requirement