Director Transmission Compliance

Job Posting End Date 11-24-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date. Job Summary The Director Transmission Compliance provides leadership and subject matter expertise for regulatory compliance requirements applicable to Transmission Real-Time Operations.

Reporting to the VP Transmission Compliance, this role is responsible for supporting the consistent interpretation, implementation, and ongoing management of applicable electric reliability standards and other regulatory requirements across Transmission operational functions.

The Director leads a team of compliance professionals and subject matter resources who partner with Transmission Operations leaders and technical experts to translate regulatory requirements into clear business practices, procedures, controls, training, documentation, and evidence requirements.

The role promotes effective compliance ownership within the business while providing appropriate challenge, guidance, escalation, and oversight. The role supports audit readiness, regulatory inquiries, event analysis, corrective actions, self-certifications, self-reports, and continuous improvement related to Transmission Real-Time Operations.

Job Description What You'll Do: Essential Job Functions & Tasks Serve as the primary Transmission Compliance subject matter expert for regulatory requirements applicable to Transmission Real-Time Operations. Lead the interpretation of applicable electric reliability standards, regulatory requirements, guidance, and enforcement developments affecting Transmission Real-Time Operations.

Translate complex regulatory requirements into clear, practical expectations for operational processes, procedures, controls, training, documentation, evidence, and accountability. Provide compliance guidance and constructive challenge to Transmission Operations leaders, control owners, technical subject matter experts, and other stakeholders.

Support the implementation and ongoing maintenance of compliance programs, processes, controls, and procedures within Transmission Real-Time Operations. Establish and maintain clear compliance ownership, roles, responsibilities, decision rights, and escalation processes for applicable regulatory requirements.

Lead or coordinate compliance assessments associated with new or revised regulatory requirements, operational changes, technology implementations, organizational changes, and emerging risks. Coordinate with Transmission Operations and other stakeholders to evaluate potential compliance events, determine reporting obligations, identify immediate risk-mitigation actions, and support timely escalation.

Lead or support the development and execution of corrective-action plans arising from compliance events, audits, self-assessments, investigations, control weaknesses, and identified gaps. Support regulatory audits, spot checks, certifications, data requests, investigations, and other compliance inquiries, including the preparation of employees, documentation, evidence, and responses.

Oversee the quality, completeness, consistency, and timeliness of compliance documentation and evidence for assigned requirements. Review findings from compliance monitoring, controls testing, self-assessments, event analyses, and data analytics and work with business leaders to address identified risks or weaknesses.

Maintain awareness of industry developments, regulatory interpretations, enforcement activity, and emerging operational compliance risks. Build and sustain a capable, credible, and trusted team with the technical knowledge, business understanding, independence, and judgment necessary to support Transmission Real-Time Operations.

What We're Looking For: Education requirements are listed below: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, utility operations, information technology, or a related field. Work Experience requirement listed below: Minimum of 8 years of compliance, Transmission Operations, system operations, regulatory, reliability, risk management, or related electric utility experience.

Other Experience with electric reliability standards and regulatory requirements applicable to Transmission Real-Time Operations. Working knowledge of bulk electric system operations, transmission operating practices, control-room functions, operating procedures, and reliability responsibilities.

Experience interpreting regulatory requirements and translating them into practical operational processes, procedures, controls, and evidence expectations. Experience supporting regulatory audits, investigations, self-certifications, self-reports, spot checks, data requests, event analyses, or corrective-action programs.

Strong understanding of compliance governance, internal controls, documentation, evidence management, issue escalation, audit readiness, and corrective-action management. Ability to evaluate complex operational and regulatory issues and exercise sound judgment in high-risk or time-sensitive situations.

Ability to challenge decisions constructively, communicate compliance expectations clearly, and establish accountability across organizational boundaries. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Ability to identify emerging risks, recurring issues, control weaknesses, and opportunities for program improvement.

What You’ll Get: In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive 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!

Compensation Data Compensation Grade: SP20-012 Compensation Range: $188,524.00 - $245,080.00 The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently.

(Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met. Hear about it first!

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