Manager, Compliance and Critical Infrastructure

Alaska Power; Anchorage (AK); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Pension

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Alaska Power seeks a Home Manager, Compliance and Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) to lead enterprise-wide regulatory compliance and CIP programs, with a focus on NERC CIP standards, FERC requirements, and Railbelt Reliability controls.

The role provides governance, risk assessment, and advisory support to leadership, including security strategy alignment, audits, and policy development within a utility environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, IT, Cybersecurity or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in compliance, cybersecurity, operations, or risk management.
• Experience managing NERC Reliability Standards, NERC CIP programs, or RRC CIP cybersecurity standards preferred.
• Experience leading audits, investigations, and assessments preferred.
• Experience in a utility or union environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee NERC and CIP compliance structures, processes, and program governance.
• Establish and maintain policies, procedures, and internal controls for regulatory effectiveness.
• Evaluate CIP cybersecurity and physical security programs with regulatory alignment.
• Lead audits, spot checks, and investigations.
• Monitor regulatory developments and prepare leadership reports.
• Advise on compliance risk and regulatory obligations to meet standards.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Cybersecurity risk management

Audits & investigations

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or Business

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Compliance tracking tools

Job description

Home Manager, Compliance and Critical Infrastructure

The Manager, Compliance & Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) will provide leadership, governance, oversight and continuous improvement of the company’s enterprise-wide regulatory compliance and CIP programs. This role will support continued adherence to Alaska’s Railbelt Reliability and CIP Cybersecurity Standards, as well as other applicable federal, regional, and state reliability standards, including NERC Reliability Standards, NERC CIP Standards, and FERC requirements. The position functions independently and objectively to establish, monitor, and administer compliance and CIP programs, develop strong internal controls, advise on cybersecurity and physical security strategies and gaps, and advise leadership on compliance risk and regulatory obligations to meet associated standards.

Essential Functions

• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Relationships

Internal

• Chief Legal Officer: Report to, receive direction, guidance and decisions from.
• Board of Directors: Give and receive information.
• Division Managers and Leadership: Confer with, give and receive information.
• Other Managers and Staff: Confer with, give and receive information.

External

• Bargaining Unit Representatives
• Regulators, State and Federal Agencies: Coordinate with, give and receive information.
• Other Utilities: Coordinate with, give and receive information.
• Advanced knowledge of NERC Reliability and CIP Standards, FERC regulations, and regional requirements.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, SCADA/ICS environments, and BES Cyber Systems.
• Proficiency with compliance tracking tools and documentation systems.
• Ability to identify sensitive or confidential information and abide by confidentiality requirements.
• Ability to perform in a fast paced and deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to organize workflow, manage multiple priorities, and effectively utilize resources.
• Ability to apply tactical applications and decision making to long-term and strategic objectives.
• Effective verbal, written, and negotiation skills with the capability to clearly convey both technical and strategic information to various audiences.
• Proven ability to uphold ethical and professional conduct.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have direct supervisory responsibility.

Work is performed in a standard office environment. Some evening and weekend work may be required occasionally. Occasional air travel is required. Attendance at Board of Directors’ meetings and conferences outside of the state may be required.

Job Related Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

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

Experience
Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience, including working in a lead or primary role in compliance, cybersecurity, operations, or risk management, required. Experience managing NERC Reliability Standards, NERC CIP programs, or RRC CIP cybersecurity standards, preferred. Experience leading audits, investigations, and assessments, preferred. Experience in a utility or union environment, preferred.

Substitution
Additional professional experience in a similarly complex role or related field (above the 5-year minimum) may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Benefits Information

HEALTH BENEFITS: Premium & Deductible are paid for by Chugach Electric. The plan includes coverage of: Medical, RX, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), Telemedicine

FINANCIAL SECURITY: 401K Plan, Defined Benefit (Pension), Retirement Investment services, Basic Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by Chugach Electric, Supplemental Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Flex Spending Account (Health, Limited Use, Dependent Care)

WORK, LIFE & HEALTH: 20 days vacation for first year of employment, 10 Paid Holidays + 3 Float Holidays, Employee Assistance Program, MetLife Will Preparation