NERC Compliance Specialist Sr. - NERC Compliance Specialist Prin.

Overview

Manage enterprise NERC compliance, audits, standards, and reliability oversight.

Key Responsibilities

• compliance assessment
• audit readiness
• mitigation tracking
• process improvement
• data analysis
• training delivery

Tasks

-Execute assessments of compliance related materials to determine readiness for external compliance audits and provide reasonable assurance of compliance status. Execute assessments of the design and operational effectiveness of reliability and compliance internal controls. -Organize processes and procedures to support NERC CMEP functions per the NERC Rules of Procedure. -Review mitigation plans; track milestone execution in response to potential violations of NERC and Regional Reliability Standards. -Drive organizational alignment through an enterprise-wide approach to achieving a state of audit readiness with each new NERC reliability Standard; contribute in governance-related activities. -Develop knowledge of the Standards and communicate with key staff at NERC and/or the Regions to add clarity regarding what is required to demonstrate compliance. -Coordinate process improvement efforts within the team. -Coordinate the development and maintenance of enterprise-wide interpretations of obligations within the NERC and Regional Standards. -Participate with other utility stakeholders and industry organizations in the consideration of reliability compliance issues and associated regulatory matters. -Participate in periodic Regional Entity (RE) and Regional Transmission Operator (RTO) audits, and internal audits as required. -Support responsible managers and subject matter experts (SMEs) in operational BUs. -Support completion of externally mandated deliverables, including compliance monitoring activities per NERC Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Program (CMEP). -Review responses to data requests; analyze data for trends and quality purposes; drive consistency in responses. -Participate in industry forums/events to keep current on industry best practices, tools, and technology. -Occasional travel will be required. -Execute central reliability compliance training and awareness program; ensure message content consistency and maximize delivery effectiveness. -Review emerging NERC developments; Address feedback responses to drafting reviewing, and complying with the NERC Reliability Standards, and other standards.

Requirements

• problem solving
• project management
• spreadsheets
• law degree
• master’s degree
• certification

What You Bring

-Demonstrate ability to effectively and efficiently develop functional relationships on all levels as well as external partnerships with various regulatory agencies/industry organizations. -Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and ability to initiate solutions to complex technical issues. -Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate deadlines to enable the organization to not miss deadlines. -Proficient in oral and written communication skills, including the ability to articulate strategy and provide guidance to management and witnesses on case as required. -Law Degree is desirable. -Master’s Degree is desirable. -Proficient in navigating and creating spreadsheets is required. -Certification or Licensure is preferred.

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