Chief Technology Officer

Homer Electric Association • Kachemak City, AK

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Homer Electric Association (HEA), a member-owned electric utility serving central and southern areas of Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula, is seeking a Chief Technology Officer for its executive team. The position is based onsite in Homer or Kenai, Alaska, follows a Monday–Friday schedule, and reports to the Chief Executive Officer. This is a regular, full-time executive position.

The CTO serves as the cooperative’s Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Senior Manager under Alaska Railbelt CIP (AK-CIP) standards, with overall authority for implementing and maintaining compliance. The role leads information technology, operational technology, communications, and SCADA functions, and oversees technology and cybersecurity strategy, budgets, policies, and projects. The CTO also supports the planning, operation, and maintenance of generation, transmission, substation, distribution, and control systems, and works with regulatory authorities, the Board of Directors, the executive team, and outside agencies.

Compensation is competitive and corresponds with experience and role level; specific salary details will be discussed during the hiring process.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, engineering, business administration, or a related field.
• Ten years of business or industry experience, including at least five years in IT security and three years of supervisory experience.
• Current knowledge of cybersecurity laws, regulations, and frameworks such as NERC-CIP, AK-CIP, PCI-DSS, NIST SP 800-171, and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
• Ability to travel frequently, including by commercial and small aircraft and occasionally by boat.
• Must pass a regulatory background check.
• Must submit a valid Alaska driver’s license within 90 days of hire and maintain a good driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of NERC and Alaska Railbelt CIP requirements, communications, generating plant controls, and SCADA systems.
• Utility industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the cooperative’s Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Senior Manager under Alaska Railbelt CIP (AK-CIP) standards, with overall authority for implementing and maintaining compliance.
• Lead the cooperative’s information technology, operational technology, communications, and SCADA functions.
• Directly lead the Manager of Information Technology and the Operational Technology Manager.
• Develop and oversee cybersecurity policies and procedures, including the cyber response and recovery plan.
• Conduct annual cybersecurity plan audits and tabletop exercises.
• Plan and manage operating and capital budgets for technology and cybersecurity personnel and projects.
• Support the planning, operation, and maintenance of generation, transmission, substation, distribution, and control systems to ensure continued compliance as equipment is added, updated, or replaced.
• Serve as liaison with regulatory authorities.
• Partner with the Board of Directors, executive team, and outside agencies on cybersecurity and technology strategy.

Benefits

• Family coverage for medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Employee life insurance equal to two times annual salary.
• 401(k), Roth, and/or retirement account options.
• Employer retirement account contributions.
• Pension.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 12 paid holidays per year.
• Up to 18 days of paid time off, increasing to 30 days after three years.
• Tuition assistance.
• Wellness reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive