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GDS Associates, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Senior Project Lead - NERC Operations & Planning (O&P) Compliance to support our Rates & Regulatory group with a strong focus on NERC Operations & Planning (O&P) Compliance. This fully remote role is ideal for candidates with hands-on experience in NERC Compliance, electric utility operations, and regulated environments.
The NERC O&P Senior Project Lead manages GDS projects that support client NERC Operations & Planning compliance programs. The position ensures compliance with applicable NERC Reliability Standards, FERC requirements, Regional Entity requirements, and ISO/RTO requirements.
The role develops action plans to meet client goals, leads project teams, and provides quality control over compliance work products. The position works closely with client Operations, Engineering, Asset Management, Cybersecurity, Legal, and other stakeholders and assists in developing proposals for new business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage client NERC O&P compliance program support, including policies, procedures, processes, and internal controls.
- Develop project plans, schedules, and action plans to meet client compliance goals.
- Lead compliance monitoring, self-certifications, data submissions, evidence collection, and audit preparation.
- Lead internal assessments, spot checks, gap analyses, mock audits, and compliance investigations for clients.
- Lead potential non-compliance investigations, self-reports, corrective actions, and mitigation plans.
- Oversee responses to NERC, Regional Entity, ISO/RTO, FERC, and audit information requests.
- Provide quality control over project team work products, including evidence, procedures, reports, and presentations.
- Develop advanced knowledge of assigned NERC Standards and coordinate implementation of regulatory changes.
- Provide NERC compliance guidance to project team members and support client training.
- Identify opportunities to improve client compliance processes, controls, documentation, and audit readiness.
- Assign and supervise project team members and assist in their training.
- Interact directly with clients and assist in developing proposals for new business.
- Actively participate in and contribute to Regional Entity workshops, committees, and industry working groups.
Experience and Skills:
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Technology, Environmental Science, Energy Management, or a related discipline; equivalent industry experience and/or relevant certifications will also be considered.
- Minimum of 6 years of direct NERC O&P compliance experience.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience with compliance monitoring, audits, evidence, self-certifications, procedures, internal controls, and corrective actions.
- Credentials such as NERC System Operator certification or NERC Auditor experience are preferred.
- Ability to supervise or lead a small team of compliance professionals. Assign tasks to support team members and assist in their training.
- Advanced knowledge of NERC O&P Standards and their application to generation and/or transmission assets.
- Strong understanding of ISO/RTO requirements and electric industry operations.
- Ability to break down project requirements and develop complete project plans.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into practical operational processes.
- Ability to manage multiple client interactions, priorities, deliverables, and regulatory deadlines.
- Effective time management skills.
- Physical ability to perform reading and work on a computer during working hours.
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite
- 25-50% travel to Client sites and industry meetings.
- Must pass a background check before employment and again at least once every 7 years.
GDS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please note that this position is not available for visa sponsorship.
Work Authorization: Citizens or Permanent Residents of USA. Cannot provide Visa sponsorship.
Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The typical salary range for this position is just one component of the firm's total compensation package.
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Job Benefits:
- Flex Benefits (Flexible Hours, Telecommuting)
- Competitive Pay
- Health Benefits (Medical, Dental & Vision, Company Paid Life, Long Term & Short-Term Disability)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Floating Holiday, Holidays)
- 401(k)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition Reimbursement
From: GDS Associates Inc
Shift: First Shift
GDS Associates, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Senior Project Lead - NERC Operations & Planning (O&P) Compliance to support our Rates & Regulatory group with a strong focus on NERC Operations & Planning (O&P) Compliance. This fully remote role is ideal for candidates with hands-on experience in NERC Compliance, electric utility operations, and regulated environments.
The NERC O&P Senior Project Lead manages GDS projects that support client NERC Operations & Planning compliance programs. The position ensures compliance with applicable NERC Reliability Standards, FERC requirements, Regional Entity requirements, and ISO/RTO requirements.
The role develops action plans to meet client goals, leads project teams, and provides quality control over compliance work products. The position works closely with client Operations, Engineering, Asset Management, Cybersecurity, Legal, and other stakeholders and assists in developing proposals for new business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage client NERC O&P compliance program support, including policies, procedures, processes, and internal controls.
- Develop project plans, schedules, and action plans to meet client compliance goals.
- Lead compliance monitoring, self-certifications, data submissions, evidence collection, and audit preparation.
- Lead internal assessments, spot checks, gap analyses, mock audits, and compliance investigations for clients.
- Lead potential non-compliance investigations, self-reports, corrective actions, and mitigation plans.
- Oversee responses to NERC, Regional Entity, ISO/RTO, FERC, and audit information requests.
- Provide quality control over project team work products, including evidence, procedures, reports, and presentations.
- Develop advanced knowledge of assigned NERC Standards and coordinate implementation of regulatory changes.
- Provide NERC compliance guidance to project team members and support client training.
- Identify opportunities to improve client compliance processes, controls, documentation, and audit readiness.
- Assign and supervise project team members and assist in their training.
- Interact directly with clients and assist in developing proposals for new business.
- Actively participate in and contribute to Regional Entity workshops, committees, and industry working groups.
Experience and Skills:
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Technology, Environmental Science, Energy Management, or a related discipline; equivalent industry experience and/or relevant certifications will also be considered.
- Minimum of 6 years of direct NERC O&P compliance experience.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience with compliance monitoring, audits, evidence, self-certifications, procedures, internal controls, and corrective actions.
- Credentials such as NERC System Operator certification or NERC Auditor experience are preferred.
- Ability to supervise or lead a small team of compliance professionals. Assign tasks to support team members and assist in their training.
- Advanced knowledge of NERC O&P Standards and their application to generation and/or transmission assets.
- Strong understanding of ISO/RTO requirements and electric industry operations.
- Ability to break down project requirements and develop complete project plans.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into practical operational processes.
- Ability to manage multiple client interactions, priorities, deliverables, and regulatory deadlines.
- Effective time management skills.
- Physical ability to perform reading and work on a computer during working hours.
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite
- 25-50% travel to Client sites and industry meetings.
- Must pass a background check before employment and again at least once every 7 years.
GDS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please note that this position is not available for visa sponsorship.
Work Authorization: Citizens or Permanent Residents of USA. Cannot provide Visa sponsorship.
Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The typical salary range for this position is just one component of the firm's total compensation package.
#LI-Remote
Job Benefits:
- Flex Benefits (Flexible Hours, Telecommuting)
- Competitive Pay
- Health Benefits (Medical, Dental & Vision, Company Paid Life, Long Term & Short-Term Disability)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Floating Holiday, Holidays)
- 401(k)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition Reimbursement
From: GDS Associates Inc
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote and operations planning jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, operations, business, or a related field
- Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar planning platforms
- Experience with demand planning, inventory management, and S&OP processes
- Strong Excel and data analysis skills for forecasting and reporting
- Familiarity with APICS certifications such as CPIM or CSCP
- Ability to collaborate across sales, finance, and operations teams
Tips for Your Remote And Operations Planning Job Search
Highlight async coordination skills on your resume
Remote operations planning roles require you to align suppliers, procurement teams, and production schedules without face-to-face meetings. Call out specific examples of written status updates, async decision-making, or cross-time-zone planning you have managed to show remote employers you can operate independently.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote and operations planning openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through location-dependent listings.
Show proficiency in remote planning tools
Remote employers screen for hands-on experience with ERP systems, demand-forecasting platforms, and collaborative project tools like shared dashboards or cloud-based planning software. Name the specific tools you have used and pair each one with a measurable outcome to make your application concrete.
Prepare for remote-specific interview questions
Distributed hiring teams consistently ask how you manage dependencies across teams you have never met in person. Prepare two or three examples of how you surfaced a supply or capacity risk early, communicated it in writing, and drove a resolution without needing an in-person meeting.
Remote And Operations Planning Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote and operations planning job?
Target remote-first companies and distributed teams that run supply chains, inventory, or production planning without a centralized office. Remote employers screen for strong async communication, comfort with planning software like ERP or demand-forecasting tools, and the ability to coordinate across time zones without daily in-person check-ins. Candidates who can show documented process improvements or cross-functional project outcomes stand out the most.
Which companies hire remote and operations plannings?
Companies hiring remote and operations plannings right now include L'Oréal, Lockheed Martin, and Arlo Technologies, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These tend to be remote-first technology firms, e-commerce operators, and logistics companies that run distributed planning teams across multiple regions.
Can you get a remote and operations planning job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one with minimal oversight. Companies running internship programs or entry-level supply chain rotations are your best starting point. Showing proficiency in Excel, ERP basics, or demand-planning tools, alongside any project where you improved a process, can open doors even without a full professional history.
Do you need a degree for remote and operations planning jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers prefer a degree in supply chain, business, or industrial engineering, but they weigh demonstrated skills and results alongside formal credentials. Certifications like APICS CPIM or CSCP, hands-on experience with planning software, and a clear record of improving forecasting accuracy or reducing costs can substitute for or complement a traditional four-year degree.
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