Compliance and Operations Analyst

Horizontal Talent; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizontal Talent seeks a detail-oriented professional to support reliability, security, and compliance for a Transmission Management System environment in a regulated utility setting. You will work across operations, cybersecurity, engineering, and compliance to strengthen controls, improve processes, and maintain documentation.

The role requires 5+ years in a regulated OT or cybersecurity context, with hands-on experience in policy creation, vulnerability management, and audit support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in regulated OT, transmission operations, cybersecurity, or compliance.
• Working knowledge of NERC CIP standards in electric utilities.
• Experience creating and maintaining policies, standards, and plans.
• Understanding of Transmission Management Systems and OT environments.
• Knowledge of access management, vulnerability, patch, and configuration management.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations within the Transmission Management System environment.
• Maintain and improve compliance documentation and evidence repositories.
• Monitor adherence to NERC CIP, regulatory, and cybersecurity requirements.
• Identify risks, gaps, and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with teams to plan and implement changes securely.
• Assist with vulnerability management, patch coordination, and baseline monitoring.
• Serve as liaison between technical teams, stakeholders, and business partners.
• Help ensure controls remain effective and aligned with requirements.
• Support audits by organizing evidence and documentation.

Skills

NERC CIP knowledge

Policy writing

Audits support

Vulnerability management

OT/ICS familiarity

Cybersecurity basics

Documentation discipline

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Join a dynamic team supporting the reliability, security, and compliance of a critical Transmission Management System environment. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys partnering across operations, cybersecurity, engineering, and compliance to strengthen controls, improve processes, and help maintain a highly regulated utility environment.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations within the Transmission Management System environment.
• Maintain and improve compliance documentation, including policies, plans, procedures, and evidence repositories.
• Monitor adherence to applicable NERC CIP, regulatory, and cybersecurity requirements.
• Identify process gaps, assess risks, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts that enhance efficiency and readiness.
• Collaborate with technical and business teams to review, plan, and implement changes in a secure and compliant manner.
• Assist with vulnerability management, patch coordination, and configuration baseline monitoring.
• Serve as a liaison between technical teams, program stakeholders, and business partners to support clear communication and alignment.
• Help ensure security and compliance controls remain effective and aligned with organizational requirements.
• Support internal and external audits by organizing evidence and providing compliance-related documentation.

Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in regulated operational technology, transmission operations, cybersecurity, compliance, or a related utility environment.
• Working knowledge of NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection standards and their use in electric utility settings.
• Experience creating and maintaining policies, procedures, standards, plans, and other compliance materials.
• Understanding of Transmission Management Systems, Energy Management Systems, operational technology, or other critical infrastructure environments.
• Familiarity with core cybersecurity practices such as access management, vulnerability management, patch management, and configuration management.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify risks, compliance issues, and improvement opportunities.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical topics clearly to varied audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail for documentation, tracking, and recordkeeping.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills

• Experience coordinating cross-functional work across operations, security, compliance, and leadership teams.
• Background supporting change management processes in a secure and regulated environment.
• Exposure to audit preparation, evidence collection, and issue remediation activities.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, business-friendly communication.
• Experience contributing to operational improvements that reduce risk and improve standardization.

Horizontal is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives, experiences, and ideas are valued. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applicants who are passionate about contributing to an equitable, respectful, and collaborative environment.

By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.