Managing Consultant - NERC Compliance

Guidehouse; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 130,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a NERC CIP Subject Matter Expert to drive client solutions, lead project workstreams, and connect our consulting offerings with client needs in North America. You will manage day-to-day interactions with sponsors and internal leaders, while mentoring consultants to ensure high-quality deliverables.

Based in the United States, you will support sales and growth targets, foster industry relationships, conduct NERC audits, and help implement cybersecurity and compliance

Qualifications

• US citizenship or permanent resident status required.
• Minimum five+ years of overall work experience.
• Travel up to 10% as needed.
• Experience in NERC CIP, utilities risk and compliance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support sales and growth targets within the Risk, Compliance, Security Team.
• Facilitate business development meetings and industry relationships in North America.
• Lead workstreams for assessment and improvement of business strategies and operating plans.
• Conduct NERC audits and improve NERC compliance and cybersecurity processes.
• Analyze internal controls and implement process improvements.
• Communicate solutions and new strategies to clients through meetings, reports and presentations.
• Mentor consultants and ensure quality deliverables.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Business development

Client management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/cybersecurity

Job description

Job Family:Cyber ConsultingTravel Required:Up to 10%Clearance Required:NoneWhat You Will Do:NERC CIP Subject Matter Expert (SME) will have responsibility for client management, solution implementation and delivering project results. Connect Guidehouse consulting solutions to solve client problems. You will facilitate the sales processes. You are responsible for establishing and leading project workstreams and interacting with the client and Guidehouse experts to ensure engagement success. This includes supporting day-to-day operational meetings with client sponsors and internal team leaders. The NERC CIP SME role is expected to leverage industry connections to foster client and firm success across North America: establish business development opportunities, communicate well-organized, effective Guidehouse solutions and presentations to client and internal executives. You may lead, coach and mentor consultants and ensure quality deliverables. This is a role designed to maximize customer success through integrating sales and project delivery.What You Will Do:Supporting or leading sales and growth targets within the Risk, Compliance, Security TeamSupporting or establishing and facilitating business development meetings and fostering industry relationships for short, medium, and long-term success throughout North AmericaSupporting or leading workstreams that enable the assessment, development, and enhancement of business strategies, operating plans, business processes, organizational structures, and supporting infrastructure for North American clientsConducting NERC audits, improving NERC Compliance and Cybersecurity processes, analyzing internal controls, and implementing process improvementsApplying technical competencies on the ground with clients and potential clients.Analyzing NERC and related strategy implementation and compliance effortsCommunicating solutions and new strategies to clients through meetings, reports, and presentations.Providing detailed fact finding, research, and analysis to further support delivery.Support and/or ensure quality of deliverables to meet client expectationsWhat You Will Need:Must be a US Permanent Resident or US Citizen due to nature of client engagementsMinimum Five (5+) years of overall work experience.Strong Utilities industry relationshipsStrong project management skillsStrong communications skills, including both written and verbalStrong critical analysis and problem-solving skillsHighly developed organizational and management skillsAbility to manage multiple time-sensitive priorities without diminished effectivenessCurrently reside in the contiguous United StatesAbility to travel to include potential international as neededAbility to work onsite in a Guidehouse Office or Client Office locationWhat Would Be Nice To Have:Bachelor’s degree in a business, cybersecurity, security management, homeland security, information security, information technology, or related disciplinePreference will be given to candidates within reasonable driving distance of core Guidehouse Office or Client Office LocationSuccessfully meeting or exceed Business Development targets in the range of $1.5M -$5M USDAdditional working years of experience in a Reliability Compliance field for an electric utility, Regional Entities, ISO, PUC, or similarly structured or related regulatory bodySpecific working experience related to any of the following: Bulk Electric System (BES) and power systems, Electrical Reliability, NERC/FERC Enforcement or Auditing, NERC Operations and Planning (O&P)The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00-$216,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.What We Offer:Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.Benefits include:Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision InsurancePersonal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid HolidaysPosition may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonusParental Leave and Adoption Assistance401(k) Retirement PlanBasic Life & Supplemental LifeHealth Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityStudent Loan PayDownTuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning OpportunitiesSkills Development & CertificationsEmployee Referral ProgramCorporate Sponsored Events & Community OutreachEmergency Back-Up Childcare ProgramMobility StipendAbout GuidehouseGuidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [e-mail]. 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