Compliance and Operations Analyst - Hybrid

Genesis10•Dallas, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Genesis10 is seeking a Compliance and Operations Analyst for a Major Utility Company in Dallas, TX. This is a 6-month contract opportunity. The role supports the daily operation, security, and compliance of the organization's Transmission Management System (TMS) environment, ensuring adherence to applicable NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards and internal security protocols. The position is responsible for developing, maintaining, and improving NERC CIP policies, plans, and procedures, and coordinating compliance activities across technical and business teams to enhance system reliability and security.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered
5 years of experience supporting regulated operational technology (OT), transmission operations, cybersecurity, compliance, or related utility environments
Knowledge of NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards and their application within electric utility environments
Experience developing, maintaining, and managing policies, plans, procedures, standards, and compliance documentation
Understanding of Transmission Management Systems (TMS), Energy Management Systems (EMS), Operational Technology (OT), or other critical infrastructure environments
Familiarity with cybersecurity principles, including vulnerability management, patch management, access management, and configuration management
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify risks, compliance gaps, and process improvement opportunities
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment
Experience coordinating activities across technical teams, compliance personnel, business stakeholders, and leadership
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business-focused communications
Knowledge of change management processes and the ability to support secure and compliant implementation of operational changes
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and recordkeeping
Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating within cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

Support daily operational activities within the TMS environment
Maintain and enhance NERC CIP compliance documentation, including policies, plans, procedures, and evidence repositories
Monitor and support compliance with applicable NERC CIP, regulatory, and cybersecurity requirements
Analyze operational and compliance processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, standardization, risk reduction, and regulatory readiness
Partner with Operations, Cybersecurity, and business stakeholders to plan, review, and implement changes in a secure, reliable, and compliant manner
Support vulnerability management, patch management, and baseline configuration monitoring activities
Communicate effectively as a liaison between technical teams, program management, project sponsors, and business stakeholders
Ensure cybersecurity and compliance controls remain effective and aligned with regulatory and organizational requirements
Assist with internal and external audits, including compliance evidence management and audit support activities