Project Manager, NERC Regulatory Compliance I-Sr

About the role

This position is covered by NERC CIP cyber security standards. Prior to being hired, promoted, or transferred into the position, the candidate must successfully pass a Personnel Risk Assessment, which includes identity verification and a criminal background check. Prior to being granted unescorted access to cyber secure areas, the candidate must attend cyber security training. Annual cyber security training is also required. Given the financial nature of this position, this position has been defined as a position requiring a credit check. Prior to being hired, promoted, or transferred into the position, the candidate must successfully pass a credit background check.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates an in-depth understanding of the company strategy for maintaining NERC compliance across TXNM Energy and its affiliates
• Maintains an in-depth knowledge/understanding of rapidly evolving compliance requirements and strategic initiatives within the industry as well as associated technical/operational expertise
• Assists business areas with formulating content for compliance evidence and/or RSAWs
• Conducts in-depth technical reviews and compliance evaluation of any and all applicable reliability standards implemented by assigned business area(s)
• Coordinates with TXNM Energy internal audit staff and/or other third parties utilized for supplemental compliance assessment
• Translates existing and new/revised standards into program requirements and communicates those requirements to applicable personnel across the enterprise
• Facilitates processes/projects/implementation of technology to assist business areas with the implementation of new or revised standards
• Represents TXNM Energy at industry forums and facilitates compliance program processes
• Facilitates compliance program processes such as annual self-certification, spot checks, on-site audits, investigations and the preparation of self-reports and mitigation plans for regulatory violations
• Develops alliances with other stakeholders, regional entity representatives and counterparts at neighboring entities
• Participates in or conducts in internal spot checks and reviews to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and supports TXNM Energy internal audit(s) and/or other third party compliance assessment(s)
• Assists in investigation of and external reporting associated with compliance violations and/or NERC reportable event(s) and cyber incident(s)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with seven to nine years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to this position
• Significant experience in regulatory, compliance, operations, engineering, power plant, Control Systems, Energy Management Systems, SCADA, cyber-security, and/or physical security related experience strongly preferred
• Masters degree is preferred
• For CIP candidates: knowledge of enterprise security architecture, network design, and operational risk management with CISA, CISM, CISSP, or other technical certification preferred
• Project Management Professional certification preferred