Compliance Assurance Manager

NERC Compliance Working Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) is seeking a Compliance Assurance Manager to lead a team responsible for risk-based compliance monitoring and certification across the ERO Enterprise. You will oversee CMEP activities, ensure adherence to NERC Rules of Procedure, and partner with Regional Entities to promote reliable operations.

The role requires strong leadership, regulatory knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple projects while traveling as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Experience leading projects and teams in a technically and operationally complex organization.
• Progressive knowledge of Bulk Electric System Operations and Planning.
• Strong experience in evaluating and analyzing risk.

Responsibilities

• Manage Compliance Assurance staff responsible for ERO Enterprise compliance assurance activities and oversight.
• Develop, execute, and manage project schedules including risk identification and mitigation.
• Coordinate with Compliance Assurance staff, other NERC departments, and Regional Entity staff to oversee CMEP engagement.
• Develop and execute oversight programs to evaluate Regional Entity adherence to NERC Rules of Procedure and CMEP.
• Provide cyber technical expertise on Risk and Operations and Planning in support of other NERC departments.
• Oversee development and improvement of NERC CMEP policies, procedures, and rules.

Skills

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

COSO / GAGAS knowledge

CISA / CISSP

Job description

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Compliance Assurance Manager

Full Time REG Remote - DC Area, US

Salary Range: $170,000.00 To $180,000.00 Annually

Our Company

The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) is a not-for-profit international regulatory authority whose mission is to assure the effective and efficient reduction of risks to the reliability and security of the grid. NERC develops and enforces Reliability Standards; annually assesses seasonal and long-term reliability; monitors the bulk power system through system awareness; and educates, trains, and certifies industry personnel. NERC’s area of responsibility spans the continental United States, Canada, and the northern portion of Baja California, Mexico. NERC is the Electric Reliability Organization (ERO) for North America, subject to oversight by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and Provincial authorities in Canada. NERC's jurisdiction includes users, owners, and operators of the bulk power system, which serves nearly 400 million people.

Our Mission

The vision for the ERO Enterprise, which is comprised of NERC and the six Regional Entities, is a highly reliable and secure North American bulk power system. Our mission is to assure the effective and efficient reduction of risks to the reliability and security of the grid.

Your Impact

Reporting to the Director, Compliance Assurance and Certification, the Compliance Assurance Manager leads a team of professionals responsible for overseeing, monitoring, reviewing, and evaluating program effectiveness of the ERO Enterprise’s implementation of risk-based compliance monitoring and certification.

In addition, the Compliance Assurance Manager, and team, is responsible for overseeing Regional Entities and assessing adherence to the NERC Rules of Procedure, Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Program (CMEP), and approved delegation agreements.

This role requires a highly organized, collaborative, and solutions-oriented CMEP professional who can balance

strategic partnership with operational excellence, while contributing to the successful execution of NERC’s

Regional Entity oversight strategy.

Your Responsibilities and Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Manage Compliance Assurance staff responsible for ERO Enterprise compliance assurance activities and oversight supporting NERC’s risk-based CMEP.
• Develop, execute, and proactively manage project schedules, including risk identification, risk mitigation, and change management.
• Coordinate with Compliance Assurance staff, other NERC departments, and Regional Entity staff to facilitate ERO Enterprise compliance engagement oversight.
• Develop and execute oversight programs/processes/activities to evaluate Regional Entity adherence to the NERC Rules of Procedure, CMEP, and delegation agreements.
• Manage identification, development, and effective delivery of regional and industry Operations and Planning outreach and/or training.
• Provide cyber technical expertise on Risk and Operations and Planning in support of other NERC departments.
• Manage the ongoing development and improvement of NERC CMEP policies, procedures, rules, and other activities.
• Facilitate industry stakeholder Operations and Planning outreach through presentations, briefings, seminars, news articles, and workshops.
• Interface with NERC committees, subcommittees, working groups, and industry stakeholder groups as necessary.
• Ensure that Compliance Assurance activities are conducted in adherence with NERC Rules of Procedure.
• Communicate job expectations to the team and provide feedback to employees as needed.
• Motivate and inspire staff while facilitating personal growth.
• Strategize, set goals, and monitor employees’ progress towards completion.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have:

• A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to lead a team of subject-matter-experts and effectively contribute to the Compliance oversight program.
• At least seven years of progressive and successful experience leading projects, teams, and initiatives in a technically and operationally complex business/organization.
• Progressive knowledge of Bulk Electric System Operations and Planning.
• Strong experience in evaluating and analyzing risk.
• Advanced project management and analytical experience.
• Demonstrated group facilitation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and accept shifting priorities.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with minimal direct supervision.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, problem-solving, with the ability to interact diplomatically with people from many levels of industry and government.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including editing and proofreading skills.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office tools including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly.
• Familiarity with the application of NERC standards, specifically the Operations and Planning standards.
• Knowledge of COSO, GAGAS, and/or IIA.
• One or more of the following professional certifications: PE, CIA, CISA, CISSP.
• Prior experience in regulatory compliance oversight and/or enforcement within a recognized industry, government, or government-authorized agency, especially in conducting performance audits or analysis of program effectiveness of government agency operations (e.g., GAO or other federal or state-level equivalent experience).
• A master’s degree in a related field.
• At least five years of experience in the energy sector.
• Demonstrated experience with public policy or regulatory affairs.

Other

• Background check will be conducted prior to employment.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
• Travel necessary: Passport required for North American travel.
• This position has been classified as exempt.
• This position is classified as a remote/virtual.

Our Culture Declarations

• Everyone at NERC is a leader.
• We are accountable personally and organizationally to deliver on commitments.
• We develop ourselves and people in the organization to ensure that NERC realizes its strategic objectives.
• We are resilient and adaptable to the challenges and needs of the business/people.
• We exude a growth mindset and empower teams to take risks.
• Build collaborative relationships within NERC, the ERO, and the stakeholders of NERC.
• Reward, high-quality, creative, and innovative work;
• Attract, engage, and retain top talent;
• Value and respect diverse perspectives;
• Provide a safe, inclusive, and collaborative work environment; and
• Form strong relationships within the company, and with the ERO Enterprise.
• We demonstrate curiosity in a wide variety of areas and are open to exploring new situations, knowledge and opportunities for growth and development.
• We demonstrate an anticipatory mindset; preventing problems, and building contingencies where appropriate.
• We are champions for diversity and inclusion. Seeks out and values diverse perspectives.