Associate, Mid, or Senior NERC Compliance Specialist (GLEN ALLEN, VA, US, 23060)

Dominion Energy; Glen Allen (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision benefits

401(k) retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Dominion Energy is seeking an Associate, Mid, or Senior NERC Compliance Specialist to support the company’s CIP and cyber security compliance efforts. The role offers a hybrid 3-2 work schedule with three days in the office and two days of teleworking.

The ideal candidate will have increasing levels of experience in NERC compliance, strong leadership, and the ability to coordinate audits and implement compliance programs across the business area.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with NERC CIP and Cyber Security standards.
• Ability to assess and prioritize NERC compliance risks.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support NERC compliance efforts.
• Assist with audits, self-audits and logistics for regulatory reviews.
• Design, implement and communicate compliance programs.

Skills

NERC compliance knowledge

Regulatory risk assessment

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor degree

Job description

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Associate, Mid, or Senior NERC Compliance Specialist

We offer a hybrid 3-2 work schedule (three days in the office, two days of teleworking) to accommodate the need for flexibility.

Military service members and veterans with ranks from E5-E9, W1-CW5, or O3-O6, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity. At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position.

Job Summary

Responsible for assisting with the coordination, administration, and support of Dominion Energy’s NERC (North American Electric Reliability Corporation) compliance efforts, and participating in the implementation of the Company's comprehensive compliance programs with a concentration in NERC CIP and Cyber Security standards. Specific functions include: Confer with management regularly and recommend specific actions on various NERC compliance matters. Assess, identify and prioritize NERC compliance risks based on the federal, national and regional requirements. Recommend content and implementation strategies for Dominion Energy compliance program initiatives. Act as source of best practice information and keep abreast of trends and issues to design, implement, communicate, and administer NERC compliance programs. Provide honest, candid, and timely responses to appropriate Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and responsible management. Assist with an ongoing internal self-audit process to insure continuous audit readiness by the business area. Assist with Dominion Energy's compliance audit preparations, schedules and logistics within the business area upon notification of an official compliance audit from regulatory and reliability entities (FERC, NERC, REs).

Perform other duties as requested or assigned.

The knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences that are required for entry into this job include the following:

Associate NERC Compliance Specialist:

• 0-2 years of directly related experience

NERC Compliance Specialist:

• 2+ years of directly related experience

Senior NERC Compliance Specialist

• 5-6+ years of directly related experience.

• Excellent leadership and project management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, written communication and presentation skills (including public speaking).
• Ability to research and understand customer issues.
• Respectful assertiveness, to ensure compliance requirements are met by others, while considering the spirit and letter of standards.
• Demonstrated consensus-building and team-building skills.
• Ability to be diplomatic and persuasive.
• Demonstrates ability to establish and maintain a high level of trust and confidence.
• Exceptional organization and planning skills.
• Independent decision-making expertise.
• Complete understanding of regulations and policies pertaining to the NERC Compliance Program and the ability to independently implement them in the Business Area.
• Clear understanding of the company's organizational structure.
• Ability to analyze information and make sound decisions.
• Compliance and/or Business Area Experience required

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

Associate NERC Compliance Specialist:

• Developmental Level-entry level in a job series.
• Performs assignments designed to develop work knowledge, skills and abilities requiring application of policies, procedures, techniques and other criteria in carrying out all aspects of the job performs routine work assignments but over time will demonstrate the ability to perform more difficult work assignments works under established policies and procedures to meet set schedules
• Assisting with Regional Entity audit preparation activities and participating in audits/spot-checks
• Coordinating compliance related submittals including self-reports, mitigation plans, NERC Alert responses, and other data requests
• Analyzing, updating, and developing compliance documents and procedures
• Leveraging technical compliance expertise to support NERC stakeholders within the companyAssisting with administration of the ERO compliance program
• Developing compliance tracking tools and training
• Identifying, developing, and implementing internal controls and human performance tools
• Perform other duties as requested or assigned.

NERC Compliance Specialist:

• Confer with management regularly and recommend specific actions on various NERC compliance matters.
• Assess, identify and prioritize NERC compliance risks based on the federal, national and regional requirements
• Recommend content and implementation strategies for Dominion Energy compliance program initiatives
• Act as source of best practice information and keep abreast of trends and issues to design, implement, communicate, and administer NERC compliance programs.
• Provide honest, candid, and timely responses to appropriate Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and responsible management
• Assist with an ongoing internal self-audit process to insure continuous audit readiness by the business area
• Assist with Dominion Energy's compliance audit preparations, schedules and logistics within the business area upon notification of an official compliance audit from regulatory and reliability entities (FERC, NERC, REs)

Senior NERC Compliance Specialist:

• Develop and administer ongoing training programs to ensure successful implementation and advocacy of a NERC compliance culture within Dominion Energy.
• Assess, identify and prioritize NERC compliance risks based on federal, national and regional requirements.
• Recommend content and implementation strategies for Dominion Energy compliance program initiatives.
• Act as source of best practice information and keep abreast of trends and issues to design, implement, communicate, and administer NERC compliance programs.
• Provide honest, candid, and timely responses to appropriate Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and responsible management.
• Recommend specific action on various NERC compliance matters. Interface directly with regulatory and reliability agencies (i.e. FERC, NERC, REs, etc.) on issues pertaining to reliability standards and compliance enforcement.
• Partner with compliance attorneys and other Dominion Energy registered entities to minimize legal and regulatory compliance risks.
• Prepare and present periodic reports to executives.
• Coordinate, schedule and implement an ongoing internal self-audit process to ensure continuous audit readiness by the business area.
• Execute Dominion Energy's compliance audit preparations, schedules and logistics within the business area upon notification of an official compliance audit from regulatory and reliability entities (FERC, NERC, REs).
• Responsible for successfully leading complex special projects, as assigned.

Education Requirements

Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education:

Bachelor

Preferred Disciplines: Business, Engineering

Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above

Test Description

No Testing Required

What You'll Get

Expected Hiring Base Salary Range:

Associate NERC Compliance Specialist: $58700 - $76200

NERC Compliance Specialist: $73,200 - $106400

Senior NERC Compliance Specialist: $90900 - $118100

The expected hiring base salary range is the range we anticipate hiring within for this position. The actual salary offered may vary based on factors such as the selected candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and work location. This is not intended to represent the full salary range for the position or limit future compensation growth.

At Dominion Energy, we offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which includes: health, dental, and vision benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans including 401k contributions and matches, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, bonus eligibility, sick leave, and disability insurance.

Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin and/or status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability.

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