Senior NERC Compliance Lead — O&P/CIP (Remote)

Insight Global; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) eligibility after 90 days

Paid time off and sick leave

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Principal NERC Compliance Specialist to lead NERC O&P and CIP programs, support audits, and partner with multiple teams to strengthen the organization’s compliance posture. This remote role offers day-one benefits and a clear path to senior leadership within the compliance organization.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of NERC experience, utility industry background, and a proven ability to influence policy and risk management across functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, IT, CS, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of NERC compliance experience.
• Utility industry experience.
• Experience supporting NERC O&P and/or NERC CIP programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead NERC O&P and CIP compliance efforts.
• Prepare for and support NERC WECC audits.
• Review evidence and maintain audit readiness.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, cybersecurity, IT and compliance.
• Develop and update policies, procedures, and workflows.
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess impact.
• Support self-reports, mitigation plans, and remediation.
• Deliver compliance training and mentor juniors.
• Provide compliance metrics and executive reporting.
• Advise leadership on risk and compliance programs.

Skills

NERC compliance

Audit support

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/IT/CS/Business Admin

Job description

Insight Global is seeking a Principal NERC Compliance Specialist to lead NERC O&P and CIP programs, support audits, and partner with multiple teams to strengthen the organization’s compliance posture. This remote role offers day-one benefits and a clear path to senior leadership within the compliance organization.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of NERC experience, utility industry background, and a proven ability to influence policy and risk management across functions.