Associate Director - NERC O&P and CIP Compliance

This role provides senior-level expertise in NERC Operations & Planning (O&P) and Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) compliance within the electric utility industry.
You will advise energy provider clients on regulatory requirements that support the reliability, stability, and security of the electric grid.
The position combines compliance leadership, operational planning expertise, regulatory advisory work, and cross-functional collaboration.
You will assess compliance programs, identify gaps, develop corrective actions, and support audits and regulatory reviews.
The role also involves guiding client teams, delivering training, and translating complex NERC requirements into practical solutions.
You will work closely with compliance, operations, IT, and engineering stakeholders in a dynamic, highly regulated environment.
The position is remote within the United States, with up to 25% travel and occasional onsite client or office work.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, business, cybersecurity, security management, homeland security, information security, or a related discipline, plus 7+ years of post-graduation experience within the electric utility industry or a NERC-related regulatory organization; alternatively, a relevant master’s degree plus 5+ years of post-graduation experience.

• Substantial professional experience with North American NERC Reliability Standards in the United States and/or Canada, with an emphasis on NERC CIP, NERC O&P, regulatory frameworks, compliance processes, and/or Regional Entities.

• Proven experience managing or supporting NERC 693 compliance within the electric utility or broader energy sector.

• Strong knowledge of power-system operations and planning, including system modeling, analysis, reliability requirements, and related utility processes.

• Experience supporting NERC/FERC enforcement activities, regulatory audits, compliance assessments, or related reviews is highly valuable.

• Strong understanding of the Bulk Electric System (BES), electrical reliability, and the regulatory environment governing electric utilities.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients, regulators, and cross-functional teams.

• Ability to collaborate across compliance, operations, IT, engineering, and technical architecture functions.

• Strong organizational and project-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and engagements under tight deadlines.

• Familiarity with NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS Controls, particularly in relation to secure-system architecture and security compliance, is preferred.

• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident due to client-engagement requirements.

• Must currently reside within the contiguous United States.

• Willingness and ability to travel, including occasional international travel when required.

• Ability to work onsite at a client or office location when needed.