Associate Director - NERC O&P and CIP Compliance
Core
Senior-level compliance leadership advising energy provider clients on NERC O&P and CIP regulatory requirements to ensure electric grid reliability and security.
Role type
Senior IC compliance advisor (NERC O&P and CIP)
Builds
Compliance programs, corrective action plans, audit materials, and regulatory responses for electric utility clients
Domain
Electric utility industry + NERC regulatory compliance
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
NERC O&P standards expertise, NERC CIP standards expertise, NERC 693 compliance management, power-system operations and planning, regulatory audit support, Bulk Electric System (BES) knowledge
Preferred skills
NERC/FERC enforcement experience, NIST framework knowledge, ISO 27001 knowledge, CIS Controls knowledge
Technologies
NERC standards, NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls
Responsibilities
Lead development and maintenance of compliance programs aligned with NERC O&P and CIP standards; Conduct assessments of utility operations to identify gaps and develop corrective actions; Prepare compliance documentation, reports, and audit materials; Provide expert guidance during internal and external audits; Advise clients on NERC requirements and operational planning; Facilitate training sessions for client personnel; Monitor changes in industry regulations and emerging challenges; Support data governance and integrity practices; Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to align technical architecture with regulatory requirements; Manage multiple client engagements and projects simultaneously.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic advisory scope