CIP & Critical Infrastructure Compliance Lead

Chugach Electric Careers; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K plan

Pension

Paid time off

Job summary

Chugach Electric Association is seeking an experienced Compliance leader to oversee NERC CIP compliance structures, governance, and regulatory alignment.

You will lead audits, manage regulatory interactions, and develop policies and controls for BES Cyber Systems, with a focus on risk management and incident response.

This on-site Anchorage role requires a 5-year track record in compliance/risk in utilities, strong knowledge of CIP standards, and collaboration with leadership and regulators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Business or related field, required. Master’s degree, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee corporate NERC and CIP compliance structures, processes, and program governance.
• Establish and maintain policies, procedures, and internal controls for effectiveness and alignment with regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate CIP cybersecurity and physical security programs and advise on enhancements to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements.
• Oversee compliance with Railbelt Reliability Council CIP and Reliability Standards and other applicable NERC and FERC requirements.
• Lead and manage audits, spot checks, and investigations.
• Oversee organizational readiness for audits, spot checks on existing procedures and policy, and investigations, and coordinate responses to regulatory inquiries.
• Review and evaluate regulatory documentation and evidence prepared by operational teams to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Direct risk assessments and mitigation activities for BES Cyber Systems and advise on mitigation strategies to ensure alignment with CIP requirements.
• Monitor emerging threats and regulatory developments.
• Review cybersecurity and physical security incident response plans for compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Assess alignment of OT and IT controls with applicable compliance standards and report findings to leadership.
• Advise operational technical teams on incorporating compliance and CIP requirements into operational planning and system lifecycle processes.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and industry groups.
• Participate in Railbelt Reliability Council Standards development workgroups.
• Oversee development and delivery of CIP and Reliability Standards compliance training programs.
• Prepare and deliver reports to leadership and the Board of Directors.
• Lead internal self-assessments and mock audits.
• Oversee and evaluate compliance documentation systems and tracking tools for consistency and quality.

Skills

NERC CIP Standards

Regulatory compliance

Audit management

Policy development

Risk assessment

Regulatory liaison

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Business or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Compliance tracking tools

Documentation systems

SCADA/ICS knowledge

Job description

Chugach Electric Association is seeking an experienced Compliance leader to oversee NERC CIP compliance structures, governance, and regulatory alignment.

You will lead audits, manage regulatory interactions, and develop policies and controls for BES Cyber Systems, with a focus on risk management and incident response.

This on-site Anchorage role requires a 5-year track record in compliance/risk in utilities, strong knowledge of CIP standards, and collaboration with leadership and regulators.