NERC CIP Project Manager I-Sr
Location: Alvin, TX, United States
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Date Posted:May 15, 2025
POSTING DEADLINE This position is posted until filled.
DEPARTMENT Department: NERC Compliance
PREFERENCES - Experience with NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) highly preferred, Including hands on experience with Cyber and/or Physical security
- CISA, CISM, CISSP or other technical certification preferred
JOB DESCRIPTION Project Manager, NERC Regulation Compliance Sr Salary Grade: G04
Minimum Midpoint Maximum
$104,766 - $141,434 - $178,102
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.
SUMMARY:
Under limited direction, facilitates implementation of TXNM Energy NERC Internal Compliance Program directly with business area resources to ensure that assigned areas of TXNM and its New Mexico and Texas utility affiliates achieve and maintain compliance with any and all NERC, WECC, and TRE mandatory reliability standards. This includes, but is not limited to, providing guidance and technical expertise related to the implementation of long term compliance plans and processes for assigned business areas as it relates to NERC standards, working with appropriate stakeholders and subject matter experts to implement the compliance strategic direction, and managing, developing and overseeing the implementation of controls for monitoring all NERC compliance activities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Demonstrates an in-depth understanding of the company strategy for maintaining NERC compliance across TXNM and its affiliates
Monitors reliability standard developments in the industry and 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) (such as planning, maintenance operations, physical and cyber-security for generation, transmission, distribution, and control center facilities), including performing reviews implementation of internal controls, compliance evidence, and Reliability Standards Audit Worksheets (RSAW) and makes necessary recommendations to Management and Subject Matter Experts following review. As appropriate, coordinates with TNMP 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
Conducts compliance activities in an ethical and professional manner
Responsible for identifying, establishing, and implementing internal performance measures for key compliance/reliability/security metrics and internal procedures for tracking, evaluating, and reporting on compliance project plans and overall company compliance risk.
Facilitates processes/projects/implementation of technology to assist business areas with the implementation of new or revised standards by working closely with assigned subject matter experts to develop project plans and track progress on those plans across multiple technical areas of enterprise
Provides company representation to industry forums such as, the WECC/TRE/NERC Compliance Workshops, Western Interconnection Compliance Forum (WICF), North American Transmission Forum (NATF), Edison Electric Institute (EEI), and Electricity Information Sharing and Analysis Center (E-ISAC) as assigned
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
Creates and maintains any and all document repositories necessary for TXNM Energy and its affiliates to demonstrate to regulatory compliance with NERC and regional reliability standards
Facilitates company position development on all new or revised standards developed by FERC, NERC, WECC and TRE
Leads and coordinates the identification and documentation of roles and responsibilities for NERC compliance tasks pertaining to assigned business areas and reinforces established reporting boundaries between assigned business areas and Corporate NERC Compliance Department
Participates in stakeholder and enforcement forums including violation dispensation processes and/or contested hearings, alerts, and investigations as assigned
Assists in investigation of and external reporting associated with compliance violations and/or NERC reportable event(s) and cyber incident(s)
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), as assigned
COMPETENCIES:
Demonstrated leadership skills
Knowledge, understanding, and commitment to express and implement the company's vision and goals
Demonstrated in-depth, technical understanding of various NERC and Regional reliability standards and regulatory organizations that create those compliance standards to include: FERC, NERC, WECC, and TRE
Ability to assist in the production of clear policies, procedures and processes that TXNM staff can follow and that can stand up to scrutiny of internal and external auditors, including WECC/TRE/NERC auditors
Demonstrated knowledge of at least one key business area(s) covered by NERC Standards such as cyber security, physical security, and/or network architecture for Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) candidates and real-time operations, planning, transmission, distribution, generation facilities, and/or protection and controls within WECC and ERCOT for Operations and Planning candidates. Ability to expand knowledge to additional business areas as needed.
Ability to develop consensus positions and interface with various groups to accomplish compliance objectives
Ability to manage complex projects and multi-disciplined team of senior technical professionals
Ability to prioritize, schedule, organize, focus on, and complete work
Ability to multi-task and effectively manage time in a dynamic environment
Ability to demonstrate sound judgment
Ability to demonstrate advanced interpersonal skills
Ability to maintain positive and productive working relationships with various individuals and groups
Action-oriented, detail-oriented, and goal-oriented
QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors 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.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leads and coaches matrix resources regarding forms, filings, and other tasks related to assigned regulatory matters
COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
Negotiation skills and ability to gain concessions without damaging relationships
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental orders and regulations
Ability to effectively present information to diverse audiences
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively give persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to various audiences
Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations
Ability to effectively listen and get clarification to respond to a wide-range of questions
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
Ability to apply the concepts of fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Strong, working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite and Microsoft SharePoint administration. Working knowledge and experience with high-availability computer networks
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