QA/QC Program Leader

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Date: Mar 10, 2025

Location: South Plainfield, NJ, US

Company: PSEG

Requisition:  81448

PSEG Company:  Public Service Electric & Gas Co.

Salary Range: $ 101,600 - $ 160,900

Work Location Category: Hybrid Fixed

 

PSEG operates under a Flexible Work Model where flexible work is offered when job requirements allow. In support of this model, roles have been categorized into one of four work location categories:

Onsite are roles that have specific onsite requirements and are typically onsite daily.

Hybrid fixed are roles that are a blend of onsite work/in-person interactions with some ability to work remotely and require employees to live within a commutable distance and be onsite fixed days each week.

Hybrid flexible are roles that can be performed remotely but require some level of onsite work/in-person interactions on a regular basis, require employees to live within a commutable distance and, since business needs vary by position and may change over time, managers will set expectations and flexibility regarding where and when work is performed.

Fully remote are roles that can be performed remotely, require employees to live in approved states and will have purpose-driven in-person interactions on occasion.

We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That’s why you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer a retirement program, 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement and a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year (including vacation, scheduled holidays, and floating holidays).

PSEG offers a unique experience to our more than 12,000 employees – we provide the resources and opportunities for career development that come with being a Fortune 500 company, as well as the attention, camaraderie, and care for one another you might typically associate with a small business. Our focus on combatting climate change through clean energy technology, our new net zero climate vision for 2030 and enhanced commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; and supporting the communities we serve make this a particularly exciting time to join PSEG.

Job Summary

Perform assessments of the processes, systems, assets, and controls governing Projects & Construction (P&C) managed Transmission & Distribution (T&D) projects, operations, and work activities, focusing primarily on the financial and non-construction site aspects. Provide risk and control guidance and oversight  including performing risk assessments, identifying gaps in internal controls, and working with management to improve internal controls and compliance.

Job Responsibilities

With proper supervision, the job responsibilities will include:
•Conducting Contract Compliance and Cost Verification (CC&CV) assessments/focused assessments- selecting contracts, purchase orders or contractors based on critical nature and financial significance to T&D capital budget. 
•Conducting other assessments assigned by the Manager QA/QC & Performance Measurement. 
•Supporting Internal and External Audits - handling requests on an as-needed basis from such parties as IAS, Environmental, Health & Safety audits support, Deloitte interim and year-end audit, Management Consultants, FERC, NERC, and BPU/BPU Independent Monitor (IM).
•Supporting Quarterly Accruals Testing - Business Performance & Improvement, every other calendar quarter based on the current, Controllers’ Group-approved process, performing an independent assessment of the effectiveness of the PSE&G’s P&C manual accrual process.  
•Supporting BPU Affiliate Transaction and Management Audit- Working with P&C and T&D management to address the BPU consultant report observations and recommendations. 
•Conducting Invoice, Change Order and Field Change Directive Assessments - Testing invoices, Purchase Orders, change orders and field change directives for procedural requirements. 
•Assisting P&C to prepare/update the Operations Security (OPSEC) Work Sheet - OPSEC is an analytical process used to: 1) Identify critical information 2) Determine whether the information is susceptible to inadvertent disclosure or can be obtained by an adversary 3) Understand and implement countermeasures, commensurate with the level of risk. 
•Addressing Internal Client /Ad-hoc Requests -for management advisory and consulting services, as needed. 
•Supporting and overseeing Internal Audit Services (IAS) Management Action Plans (MAPs)- working to help ensure the successful closeout of IAS Audit and Review reports–MAPs on or prior to the required due dates. If non-IAS audit Management Action Plans are assigned to the QA/QC Group, then they will also be handled to help ensure satisfactory and timely closure.
•Process and Procedural Efficiency & Effectiveness - helping determine whether operations are effective, efficient, and adding value. In performing assessments, seeking to identify opportunities to do things: faster, with fewer resources, fewer steps, eliminate redundancy, identify duplicate payments or overbillings, etc. (the costs vs. benefits or costs of governance need to be considered in making recommendations for actions).

Job Specific Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in business, finance or accounting from an accredited educational institution.
  • Demonstrated excellent leadership and influence management skills.
  • Highly developed oral and written communication, presentation, assessment report writing and interpersonal skills.
  • Attention to detail, and highly organized, with the ability to see the big picture through the lens of risk while considering the costs and benefits. 
  • Strong business acumen, and the ability to thrive in a decentralized work environment by collaborating with and appropriately influencing individuals at multiple levels within Centralized Services/P&C. 
  • Minimum 7 years of business analysis, auditing, accounting, or finance experience. Proven process development/improvement skills.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint.
  • Must have a valid U.S. driver license.

 
Desired Qualifications:

Certifications
•Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification (active license) 
 

Minimum Years of Experience

7 years of experience

Disclaimer

Certain positions at the Company may require you to have access to Part 810-Controlled Information.  Under the law, the Company is limited in who it can share this information with and in certain circumstances it is necessary to obtain specific authorization before the Company can share this information.  Accordingly, if the position does require access to this information, you must complete a 10 CFR Part 810 Export Control Compliance Nationality Request Form, a copy of which will be provided to you by Talent Acquisition if an offer is made.  If there is a need for specific authorization, due to the time it takes to obtain authorization from the government, we will likely not be able to further proceed with an offer.

If you are a current PSEG employee and if you are offered an opportunity with PSEG Long Island, you will be treated as a new hire.  Please note that as a new hire to the Long Island subsidiary, your benefits will change and generally will be consistent with other similarly situated PSEG Long Island new hires.  Similarly, for PSEG Long Island employees who accept job opportunities with PSEG or any of its subsidiaries (other than PSEG Long Island), their benefits would change and generally be consistent with other similarly situated new hires of that company. 

As an employee of PSE&G or PSEG LI, you should be aware that during storm restoration efforts, you may be required to perform functions outside of your routine duties and on a schedule that may be different from normal operations. 

For all roles, PSEG’s drug and alcohol testing program includes pre-employment testing, testing for cause, and post-incident/accident testing. For employees in federally regulated roles (including positions covered by USDOT, PHMSA, or NRC regulations), this also includes random testing. Although numerous states throughout the country have legalized marijuana/cannabis products recreationally and/or medically, it is prohibited for employees in federally regulated roles. Employees who are hired or transfer into a federally regulated role are subject to drug and alcohol testing, inclusive of marijuana. Please note that the use of CBD products may result in a positive drug test for THC/Marijuana and such use is not a legitimate medical explanation for such a positive result.

PSEG is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment, including the hiring process, based on any legally protected characteristic. Legally protected characteristics include race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in locations where PSEG employs individuals. 

PSEG is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.  If you have a disability and need assistance applying for a position, please call 973-430-3845 or email accommodations@pseg.com.

If you need to request a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job, email accommodations@pseg.com.  Any information provided regarding a disability will be kept strictly confidential and will not be shared with anyone involved in making a hiring decision.

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