CIP Regulatory Compliance Specialist I

Duquesne Light Company•Pittsburgh, PA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position provides North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Reliability Standards subject matter expertise across the enterprise. The CIP Regulatory Compliance Specialist I reviews and assists in the coordination of operational and technical regulatory compliance processes for the Company, including evaluation of compliance initiatives, review and monitoring of compliance with existing regulations, and the preparation of compliance related documentation. This position serves as a resource for the Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) throughout the Company and works collaboratively with the SMEs on compliance-related issues. This position monitors changes in requirements and provides necessary assistance and training on regulatory compliance issues. This position assists the Business Units in the development and evaluation of Internal Controls.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in relevant discipline required.
Seven (7+) or more years of experience working in a compliance or audit role required.
Technical knowledge and experience with NERC CIP standards required.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a regulated entity, especially in the electricity sector or in other regulated environments including the energy, financial, healthcare or insurance industries strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the NERC Compliance Group’s NERC CIP SME for Business Units and representing enterprise concerns and positions to external stakeholders.
Assist in the implementation of new NERC Standards.
Support cross-departmental efforts and assist with special projects that impact compliance.
Maintain and verify compliance with FERC, NERC, RF and PJM policies and standards and identify opportunities for improvement in procedures and practices.
Conduct reviews of compliance programs and documentation specifically related to NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Reliability Standards to ensure that they are complete and accurate.
If gaps are identified, conduct an evaluation and/or root cause analysis to identify recommended improvements and mitigating actions.
Assist in the investigation, documentation and submittal of potential violations to regulatory organizations and ensure they are tracked for timely resolution and fully documented in auditable records.
Participate in the coordination of Compliance Audits by FERC, NERC, PJM and/or RF. This responsibility includes internal and external coordination, as well as organization, review and preparation of audit workbooks and evidence.
Audit preparatory work will include coordination of mock audits and coordination of external assistance for mock audits, as required.
Maintain NERC compliance management database for required filings as well as database to assign, track and monitor compliance efforts.
Identify, document and develop internal controls for the Company’s CIP compliance program in accordance with NERC’s risk-based Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Program.
Maintain awareness of emerging technology and utility industry compliance issues through benchmarking and participation in appropriate forums/groups, including PJM, RF and NATF engagements.
Communicate relevant information to impacted SMEs, develop and provide training as needed.
Collaborate with the Director, NERC Compliance, the Senior Manager, CIP Regulatory Compliance and the Chief Compliance Officer in development and maintenance of the NERC CIP regulatory compliance program.
In conjunction with SMEs, identify risks to the reliability of the Bulk Electric System, and develop Internal Controls that will mitigate the risks as well as ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Participate in assigned storm roles.
Utilize data to make business decisions as appropriate for the position, support data stewardship activities and partner with IT on underlying data needs.