Senior NERC Compliance Leader & Audit Strategy

Insight Global; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global in the United States is seeking a Principal NERC Compliance Specialist to lead NERC O&P and CIP compliance, mentor teammates, and influence compliance strategy across the utility organization. This role commands a salary range of $90k–$143k annually based on experience.

Bring 5+ years in NERC compliance, utility-sector experience, and relevant certifications. You will collaborate with operations, cybersecurity, IT, and governance to strengthen audit readiness and reporting across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Engineering/IT/CS/Business).
• 5+ years of NERC compliance experience.
• Experience supporting NERC O&P and/or NERC CIP programs.
• Experience supporting compliance audits and assessments.
• NERC System Operator Certification.
• CISSP, CISA, GICSP, GRID, or similar certifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead NERC O&P and CIP compliance efforts.
• Support for NERC, WECC, and internal audits.
• Review compliance evidence and maintain audit readiness.
• Partner with operations, engineering, cybersecurity, IT, and compliance teams.
• Develop and improve compliance policies, procedures, and workflows.
• Monitor upcoming regulatory changes and assess business impact.
• Assist with self-reports, mitigation plans, corrective actions, and remediation efforts.
• Deliver compliance training and mentor junior team members.
• Provide compliance metrics and executive-level reporting.
• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership on compliance and risk-related matters.
• Help strengthen the organization's long-term compliance program and succession planning.

Skills

NERC compliance

Audit support

Policy development

Regulatory monitoring

Stakeholder collaboration

Leadership/mentoring

NERC CIP/O&P knowledge

Certifications (CISSP/CISA/GICSP)

Education

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

Tools

Audit management tools

Job description

Insight Global in the United States is seeking a Principal NERC Compliance Specialist to lead NERC O&P and CIP compliance, mentor teammates, and influence compliance strategy across the utility organization. This role commands a salary range of $90k–$143k annually based on experience.

Bring 5+ years in NERC compliance, utility-sector experience, and relevant certifications. You will collaborate with operations, cybersecurity, IT, and governance to strengthen audit readiness and reporting across