NERC CIP Subject Matter Expert - Communities, Energy & Infrastructure
GH Office: Salt Lake City, UT, United States
Full Time Senior-level / Expert Clearance required USD 92K - 153K
Guidehouse
Guidehouse is the only scaled advisory consultancy in the world to fully integrate commercial and public or government businesses within each of our industry segments because complex problems require both perspectives to address and outwit.Job Family:
Risk & Regulatory Compliance Consulting
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What 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.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- 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
What You Will Need:
- Due to nature of client engagements 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
What Would Be Nice To Have:
- 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)
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 Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend
About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, 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 RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.
Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.
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