Senior Data Analyst, Reliability Assessment

North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC)

Senior Data Analyst for reliability assessment at the North American Electric Reliability Corporation. Analyzing data and trends to evaluate risks in the North American bulk power system.

Posted 7/25/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $105,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data management and analysis within the electric industry, focusing on reliability assessments and data quality. Proficient in utilizing programming skills and data visualization techniques to support decision-making and risk identification.

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Data ManagementPython ProgrammingMicrosoft SQL ServerData AnalysisElectric Industry Experience

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Hard Skills

Data Infrastructure ManagementData Quality AssuranceData VisualizationStatistical AnalysisExcel (Macro, VBA, PowerPivot)

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsCritical ThinkingAttention to DetailTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

NERC Reliability AssessmentsEnergy Data SetsNatural Gas Pipeline EBBs

Certifications & Qualifications

Advanced Degree Preferred

Industry Keywords

Electric ReliabilityNERC Registered EntitiesEnergy Regulatory CompliancePerformance AnalysisEvent Analysis

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

MS SQL ServerPythonSQLVBA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage data, data infrastructure, and workflows for teams charged with assessing and evaluating the reliability of the existing and planned North American Bulk Power System.
Develop data requests and manage timely collection of reliability data from NERC registered entities to support the identification of electric reliability risks in NERC reliability assessments.
Develop, implement and manage approaches, methods, and processes to promote data quality and reduce potential for data errors following best practices on data management.
Working with members of the reliability assessment team, analyze and interpret collected electric generation, load, transmission, and natural gas data.
Support the transformation of complex data into visualizations for use in NERC reliability assessments products.
Collaborate with NERC and ERO Enterprise subject matter experts that manage and use various reliability data systems on projects to make systems more compatible and interoperable.
Make use of available datasets containing generation, load, transmission, and natural gas fuel supply information 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.
Develop, implement and adhere to policies, procedures, and processes for the collection, storage, safeguarding, and authorized dissemination of data.
Support internal coordination with the Performance Analysis, Event Analysis, Engineering, Standards, and Compliance teams, as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS or AA in Information Management, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Economics, Statistics, Engineering, Business Intelligence or equivalent combination of training and/or education.
Previous experience within the electric industry or at an organization where energy regulatory, monitoring, or analysis is performed.
Familiarity with publicly available historical energy data sets (EIA, DOE, FERC, Natural Gas Pipeline Electronic Bulletin Boards (EBBs), etc.) as well as any 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.
Advanced degree and professional certifications or credentials preferred.
Understanding of roles and responsibilities for North American bulk power system owners and operators preferred.
Proficiency in writing for technical and general audiences preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Reimbursement of travel expenses in accordance with the company’s travel and expense reimbursement policies