Planning Compliance Manager | TRANSMISSION

Job Posting End Date

02-16-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Responsible for working with Transmission Planning SMEs, leaders, and the enterprise compliance team to ensure compliance with all NERC standards applicable to the Planning organization including TPL, MOD, and FAC. This individual will work with stakeholders to develop internal controls and/or advise on enhancements to existing controls. This role will have responsibility for identifying planning compliance risks, internal control gaps, and ensuring planning standard documents align with regulatory requirements. In addition, this role will assist in audit preparation efforts for planning applicable standards, will assist in implementing improvements based on audit findings, events, and lessons learned, and will coordinate with planning authority/ RTO.

Job Description

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Develop, improve, and execute internal controls
• Identify compliance gaps and risks; work with stakeholders to implement improved compliance practices
• Assist in potential non-compliance investigations for planning incidents
• Implement compliance program enhancements associated with findings, lessons learned, events
• Assist in development of audit evidence, RSAWs, and audit RFI responses
• Review planning standards for compliance with requirements
• Advise business unit stakeholders on best practices and standard adherence

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Education:  bachelor's degree (or three (3) years of additional experience in lieu of a degree)

Experience:  a minimum of seven (7) years of compliance or related utility experience

Other Requirements & Preferred Qualifications:  

- High level of motivation and commitment to demonstrating the AEP core principles.

- Proficiency with the MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

- Strong communication skills and the ability to effectively engage with all levels of the organization

WHAT YOU’LL GET

Base Salary:  $117K - $151K

In addition to base salary, AEP offers competitive Total Rewards including:  discretionary short-/long-term incentives, 401(k), pension, health insurance, vacation, educational assistance, etc.

WHO WE ARE

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!

AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER (on-site)

$117K - $151K / Year

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-009

Compensation Range:

$116,255.00 - $151,132.50

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.  

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