Principal Reliability Assurance Policy and Compliance Consultant

Xcel Energy•Minneapolis, MN

23d

About The Position

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for. Position Summary: This position is responsible for providing project management, direction and leadership within the Reliability Assurance team as it relates to the development, implementation and monitoring of mandatory North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Reliability Standards, Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) cyber security directives, and physical and cyber security programs under the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Division of Dam Safety and Inspections. This will include direct engagement with internal personnel, industry stakeholders, Regional Entities, TSA and NERC. Responsible for leading Reliability Assurance program monitoring and continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, cybersecurity, computer science, or law preferred; combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge
10+ years regulatory, auditing or compliance experience with increasing responsibility; including 6 years utility industry experience
Deep understanding of NERC Standards and regulatory frameworks
Project Management experience with ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and meet deadlines
Experience with risk and internal control frameworks
Demonstrated understanding of causal analysis methods

Responsibilities

Monitor and assess compliance risks.
Conduct assessments, reviews, and investigations.
Identify gaps and recommend corrective actions.
Drive continuous improvement efforts to address risks and maintain industry best practices.
Lead strategic compliance initiatives.
Collaborate with legal, risk and operations teams.
Serve as a liaison with regulators and external auditors.
Advise and train internal stakeholders.
Provide guidance to business units and senior leadership.
Lead compliance training and awareness initiatives
Manage compliance reporting and documentation.
Prepare reports for senior management and regulatory bodies.
Ensure documentation meets audit and legal standards.
Develop and maintain metrics to drive awareness and continuous improvement.
Stay current with regulatory changes.
Track development in laws, regulations and industry standards.
Update policies and procedures accordingly.