Partner with Electric Engineering, Planning, and Electric Operations business units and the Enterprise NERC Compliance Office to provide functional area oversight of NERC Planning standards
Support ongoing mitigation plans filed with the Regional Entity (Western Electric Coordinating Council (WECC))
Partner with Electric Engineering business units on the development of mitigation plans
Partner with controls verification team on development and implementation of test plans, incorporating any findings into improvements in NERC compliance
Assist with annual gap analysis
Support investigations into compliance issues with NERC--with a focus on O&P standard family
Develop compelling data-driven business cases for or against specific courses of action and potential risk mitigation alternatives as appropriate
Ensure readiness for new or changing NERC requirements
Provide strategic direction regarding areas of NERC compliance in common with CPUC, OEIS, and CAISO
Identify gaps between compliance requirements and guidance documentation
Identify opportunities for new internal controls
Help build additional internal controls
Support development of compliance narratives and RSAW documentation
Provide support during CPUC/WECC/FERC audits
Provide inputs into FERC/NERC policy as it pertains to development of new and/or revised NERC Reliability Standards
May provide additional support during CAISO Annual Maintenance Review

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
7 years of relevant experience
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP)
Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP)
Leading Professional in Ethics and Compliance (LPEC)
Experience with Transmission Operations
Experience with Transmission Planning
4 years' experience managing compliance/risk programs or controls
Broad expertise and knowledge to the regulatory space of utilities
Advanced knowledge of and ability to apply internal control concepts and/or risk analysis & assessment
Strong problem solving, project management, and change management skills
Ability to manipulate data and draw conclusions/make recommendations
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate complex data effectively to a variety of audiences including executives
Ability to influence others in order to achieve understanding, acceptance, and commitment to act
Highly flexible, self-directed, and able to adapt well to a rapidly changing environment

Expert Compliance & Risk Consultant

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