Flexible Work Arrangement: HybridThe Operational Excellence department provides oversight and management for PJM's Operational Excellence (OpEx) program and Internal Controls program. Its primary goal is to enhance PJM's OpEx culture by fostering awareness, enabling collaboration, and facilitating the sharing of best practices and tools related to Continuous Improvement (including Human Performance Improvement, Event Analysis, Education, and Training), Innovation (Through Collaboration and Partnerships), and Data-Driven Decision-Making (Including Event Prevention and Metrics). The department also provides oversight for the Internal Controls Program and Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Tool management.Job Overview:The Sr. Analyst II, Lead Analyst, Sr. Lead Analyst is responsible for leading efforts to evaluate, design, implement, and maintain improvements to the existing controls framework and processes. This includes working closely with leads across the Compliance and OpEx division and PJM to manage a coordinated work plan to support the improvements and maintenance. Additionally, the role will support the planning and execution of each phase of the Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tool evaluation project.The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of internal control frameworks, experience leading the evaluation, documentation, and implementation of new processes and improvements, and the ability to work cross-functionally to promote accountability and drive continuous improvement.This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, supporting compliance risk management, improving operational efficiencies, and supporting PJM's culture of Operational Excellence.
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Essential Functions:Lead efforts to collaboratively evaluate, design, implement, and maintain improvements to the existing controls framework and processes with leads across the division and other areas of PJM such as Internal Audit, Enterprise Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Business Owners, and Leadership. Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation to support internal control efforts, and ensure all documentation is accurate, up to date, and aligned with regulatory requirements and organizational standards to facilitate transparency, audit readiness, and consistent execution. Actively participate in industry and regulatory groups to stay informed about emerging risks, evolving regulations, and best practices in internal controls and compliance. Share relevant insights and organizational experiences as appropriate to contribute to broader discussions, and serve as a representative of the organization in these forums, fostering collaboration and maintaining a strong understanding of the external risks and control landscape.The evaluation, design, implementation, and maintenance efforts include the following areas:
- Risk Assessment and Control Evaluation
- Control Development and Enhancements
- Monitoring and Testing
- Governance and Policy and Procedure Development
- Communications, Awareness and Training
- Collaboration and Stakeholder Management
- Maintenance and Continuous Improvement
Required:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration or equivalent work experience
At least 5 years of work experience with supporting:
- Internal Control Program frameworks,
- Knowledge of industry-standard control frameworks and best practices
- Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements
- Familiarity with compliance risk management practices
- Project coordination
- Process Improvement
- Process Documentation
- Quality Assurance
- Controls Testing and Monitoring
Preferred
- MBA degree in Business Administration or Information Systems
- Experience with supporting a controls program in the Electric Utility Industry or a similar relevant industry
- Experience in the creation of an organizational controls program
- Experience supporting a Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Tool
- Experience supporting and managing a GRC tool
- Experience with PJM Operations, Markets, Planning, and ITS functions
- Experience with PJM's internal systems, business process, and tools
- Experience with PJM's regulatory and governing documents
- Experience supporting PJM stakeholder Committees