NERC CIP Subject Matter Expert – Communities – Energy & Infrastructure
| Company | Guidehouse |
|---|---|
| Location | Salt Lake City, UT, USA, Houston, TX, USA, Austin, TX, USA, Detroit, MI, USA, Los Angeles, CA, USA, McLean, VA, USA, Chicago, IL, USA, San Antonio, TX, USA, Arlington, VA, USA, Sacramento, CA, USA, Columbus, OH, USA, Phoenix, AZ, USA, Boulder, CO, USA, Atlanta, GA, USA |
| Salary | $92000 – $153000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Must be a US Permanent Resident or US Citizen
- Managing Consultant – Bachelor’s degree in a business, cybersecurity, security management, homeland security, information security, or related discipline AND Five (5+) plus years post-graduation working experience within the electric utility industry or a NERC related regulator; Or Master’s degree in a business, cybersecurity, security management, homeland security, information security, or related discipline AND Three (3+) plus years post-graduation working experience within the electric utility industry or a NERC related regulator
- Associate Director – Bachelor’s degree in a business, cybersecurity, security management, homeland security, information security, or related discipline AND Seven (7+) plus years post-graduation working experience within the electric utility industry or a NERC related regulator; Or Master’s degree in a business, cybersecurity, security management, homeland security, information security, or related discipline AND Three (5+) plus years post-graduation working experience within the electric utility industry or a NERC related regulator
- Director – Bachelor’s degree in a business, cybersecurity, security management, homeland security, information security, or related discipline AND Ten (10+) plus years post-graduation working experience within the electric utility industry, including as a regulator; Or Master’s degree in a business, cybersecurity, security management, homeland security, information security, or related discipline AND Eight (8+) plus years post-graduation working experience within the electric utility industry, including as a regulator
- Work experience for all levels must be an emphasis on North American NERC Reliability Standards (USA and/or Canada) supporting regulatory framework and processes around NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and Regional Entities
- One or more of the following certifications applied in the utilities industry: Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or CIP Physical Security Professional (PSP)
- Demonstrated working proficiency in the NERC Reliability Standards
- Strong Utilities industry relationships
- Strong project management skills
- Strong communications skills, including both written and verbal
- Strong critical analysis and problem-solving skills
- Highly developed organizational and management skills
- Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive priorities without diminished effectiveness
- Ability to travel to include potential international as needed
- Ability to work onsite in a Guidehouse Office or Client Office location
- Currently reside in the contiguous United States
Responsibilities
- Supporting or leading sales and growth targets within the Risk, Compliance, Security Team
- Supporting or establishing and facilitating business development meetings and fostering industry relationships for short, medium, and long-term success throughout North America
- Supporting 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 clients
- Conducting NERC audits, improving NERC Compliance and Cybersecurity processes, analyzing internal controls, and implementing process improvements
- Applying technical competencies on the ground with clients and potential clients
- Analyzing NERC and related strategy implementation and compliance efforts
- Communicating 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 expectations
Preferred Qualifications
- Preference will be given to candidates within reasonable driving distance of listed core Guidehouse Office or Client Office Location
- Successfully meeting or exceed Business Development targets in the range of $1.5M -$5M USD
- Additional working years of experience in a Reliability Compliance field for an electric utility, Regional Entities, ISO, PUC, or similarly structured or related regulatory body
- Specific working experience related to any of the following: Bulk Electric System (BES) and power systems, Electrical Reliability, NERC/FERC Enforcement or Auditing, Operations and Planning (O&P)