CIP NERC Compliance Analyst

About this role

Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company with a team of 8,300 employees across 12 countries.     AES has been  ranked #1 by BloombergNEF  in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricity for  millions of people worldwide.      We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work™ rankings across the markets where we operate. AES was also named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026, highlighting our dedication to integrity, transparency, and responsible business practices.   Our spirit of innovation continues to earn industry recognition. AES is the only seven-time winner of the Edison Electric Institute’s Edison Awards in the twenty-first century, a distinction honoring global leadership in advancing the electric power industry.    If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a more sustainable future ,  we're powering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in global energy. 

Job Title: Compliance Specialist – NERC CIP  

AES is seeking a NERC CIP Compliance Specialist responsible for executing defined compliance activities and supporting the maintenance of compliance with NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Standards. This role focuses on coordination, documentation management, tracking, and escalation of compliance activities   in accordance with   established procedures. The Specialist   is responsible for   ensuring   required information is collected, organized, and tracked .  

Primary Duties and Responsibilities  

• Maintain a nd have a   foundational understanding of applicable NERC CIP Standards and support execution of compliance requirements within assigned activities.  

• Coordinate the collection of compliance evidence from internal stakeholders and SMEs   in accordance with   established processes and timelines  

• Track and   monitor   recurring compliance activities, including   evidence   refresh cycles, attestations, and scheduled compliance tasks.   

• Send routine communications, reminders, and follow-ups to support   timely   completion of compliance deliverables.   

• Maintain compliance   documentation   repositories, including organizing, labeling, and storing evidence in approved systems (e.g., SharePoint, compliance tools).   

• Perform initial reviews of   submitted   evidence to confirm completeness, required components, and adherence to   established   formatting and documentation requirements.   

• Compile and organize documentation packages for internal reviews, audits, and regulatory requests using established templates and guidance  

• Maintain compliance trackers, logs, dashboards, and status reporting tools to ensure   accurate   visibility   into   task completion and outstanding activities.   

• Prepare routine compliance status updates and reports reflecting completion status, overdue items, and pending deliverables.   

• Support audit preparation activities by assembling evidence files,   maintaining   request logs (e.g., RFIs), and tracking submission status  

• Execute   established   internal   compliance procedures and follow defined workflows for   evidence   collection, documentation, and tracking.   

• Identify   missing information, incomplete documentation, overdue activities, or process deviations and escalate to senior   compliance   staff or management   in accordance with   established escalation procedures.   

• Demonstrate awareness of when activities fall outside defined procedures or expectations and seek guidance or escalate concerns appropriately rather than making independent compliance determinations.  

• Support development   and maintenance   of RSAWs by gathering, organizing, and aligning evidence to documented control requirements and narratives  

• Support development of self-reports and mitigation plans by compiling required information, coordinating inputs from SMEs, and   maintaining   supporting documentation  

Skills and Experience  

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.   

• 0– 3   years of experience in compliance, audit, cybersecurity, or a regulated environment .  

• Strong organizational and documentation skills with attention to detail.   

• Ability to manage and track multiple activities within established processes and timelines.  

• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact with cross-functional teams.   

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint) and compliance tracking tools preferred.   

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.

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