Director NERC Engagement & Outreach

Join to apply for the Director NERC Engagement & Outreach role at American Electric PowerAmerican Electric Power provided pay rangeThis range is provided by American Electric Power. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay range$155,000.00/yr - $202,000.00/yrThe Director of NERC Policy and Engagement lead a strategic team responsible for identifying, tracking, and communicating emerging regulatory and reliability issues across the organization. This role ensures alignment with AEP’s positions on key industry matters and fosters proactive engagement with regulatory bodies, including NERC, and industry stakeholders. The Director will collaborate closely with internal business units, Federal Affairs, and compliance teams to influence policy development and ensure effective implementation of reliability standards.What You’ll Do:Strategic Monitoring & CommunicationLead the identification and tracking of emerging NERC/FERC issues and communicate impacts to all relevant Business UnitsEnsure timely and accurate dissemination of regulatory developments, including potential and new standards.Policy Influence & External EngagementRepresent AEP at NERC to help shape and influence reliability standards and policy direction.Collaborate with the Federal Affairs team to monitor and influence NERC and FERC ordersSecure and manage AEP representation on key industry committees and working groups.Ensure committee participants are well-prepared and aligned with AEP’s strategic ternal Coordination & Alignment.Summarize and distribute key takeaways from industry meetings to internal stakeholders.Facilitate cross-functional collaboration with Business Units, Reliability and Compliance Performance Assessment, and the Standards and Audit Support teams on standard development and implementation.Standards Development & Compliance Support.Gather and consolidate Business Unit feedback during standards commenting periods.Provide historical context and updates on standards development to support compliant and informed implementation.Monitor changes in Public Utility Commission regulations and communicate potential compliance impacts.What We’re Looking For:Education:Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Compliance, Risk Management, Engineering or related field).Experience:Minimum ten years of experience in progressively responsible positions in the utility sector or similarly regulated industry.Other Must Haves:Haves: Proven experience in compliance, audit management, or risk assessments.Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to lead and motivate a team.Familiarity with industry standards and regulatory mitted to 50% travel for this role.Where You/'ll Work:On-Site in the AEP Headquarters in Columbus, OH or Washington DC office.What You/'ll Get:Annual bonusLong-term incentive401K matchComprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do!At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you/'re passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!Seniority levelEntry levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionManagement and ManufacturingIndustriesUtilities #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-08