NERC Compliance Program Manager (Norfolk, VA)

Job Summary

Responsible for coordinating and providing management oversight to assigned NERC compliance programs, including understanding, interpreting and providing technical assistance for new NERC initiatives. Supports development of standards that preserve and enhance reliability of the bulk power system and can be fairly administered  for assets and service obligations. Identifies standards that may have a business impact on Dominion Energy and effectively communicates with affected Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and responsible management regarding impact on operations or business processes. Documents, reviews, consolidates and routes for executive approval the company's responses to NERC inquiries. Reviews, analyzes & comments on NERC technical standards under development. Provides company technical assessments on NERC compliance documentation from internal/external auditors or peer utility reviews. Ensures appropriate communications across all registered affiliates on numerous compliance expectations. Represents company interests in regional and/or national committees on NERC reliability matters. Supports technical and content review of all materials posted on SharePoint Site and within compliance documentation files. Assesses, identifies and prioritizes NERC compliance risks based on regulatory requirements. Interfaces directly with regulatory & reliability agencies on standards and enforcement. Responsible for identifying improvements to content/format of NERC program initiatives. Keeps up-to-date on current NERC trends and issues to design, implement, administer NERC compliance programs. Develops and provides presentations on NERC related matters to promote and inform non-executive, executive and external audiences. Works with internal audit group in leading, planning and coordinating quality compliance reviews (self audits). Prioritizes and leads integration of business tools and IT applications to effectively monitor and develop documentation necessary to assure full NERC compliance. Functions as subject matter expert to both internal and external audiences. Participates on NERC audits of other peer companies.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

The knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences that are required for entry into this job include the following:

7-8+ years of experience in electric utility industry; In-depth knowledge of NERC Reliability Standards, and a good working knowledge of bulk power system operating practices, transmission system planning, operations and design;

-Demonstrates a strong understanding of the technical aspects of NERC regulations and policies and impact on company operations and compliance;

-Demonstrates leadership and project management skills including ability to manage projects from start to finish;
-Possesses excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills (including public speaking);

-Demonstrates ability to establish and maintain a high level of trust and confidence among peers and management;

-Exceptional organization, planning and decision-making skills; Able to work effectively with all levels within the company;

-Effective negotiation skills; Ability to be diplomatic and persuasive; Demonstrated consensus-building and team-building skills;

-Excellent analytical and problem solving skills; Ability to work independently or part of a team;

-Ability to handle multi-task and meet required deadlines.

Education Requirements

Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education:

Bachelor

Preferred Disciplines: Business, Engineering, Engineering Technology, Liberal Arts

Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above

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