Manager, CIP Compliance

npcc

. Lead and oversee Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) compliance monitoring activities within NPCC’s Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Program .

Posted 10/24/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $160,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) compliance monitoring, including risk-based evaluations and adherence to NERC Reliability Standards. Proven ability to lead teams, develop compliance strategies, and enhance monitoring processes across the electric utility industry.

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CIP Compliance MonitoringNERC Reliability StandardsRisk-Based Compliance MonitoringLeadership and Team DevelopmentCompliance Program Evaluation

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Hard Skills

Compliance MonitoringRisk Mitigation PracticesInternal Controls EvaluationData AnalysisProject Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipCoachingAnalytical ThinkingProblem-SolvingInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteNP-View

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPCISACISMGCIPPMPCIA

Industry Keywords

Electric Utility IndustryCompliance AuditsFERC OrdersCMEP GuidanceStakeholder Engagement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and oversee Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) compliance monitoring activities within NPCC’s Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Program
Manage CIP compliance monitoring engagements across the United States and Canada
Supervise, coach, and develop CIP compliance monitoring staff
Establish, maintain, and continuously improve processes supporting CIP Compliance Audits, Self-Certifications, Spot Checks, and other monitoring activities
Review and update processes based on NERC Rules of Procedure, CMEP guidance, FERC Orders, Canadian agreements, emerging risks, and ERO Enterprise initiatives
Support risk-based compliance monitoring through entity-risk, internal-control, compliance-history, and other risk-indicator evaluations
Assist with annual compliance monitoring plans, strategies, documentation, records, metrics, and key performance indicators
Serve as Audit Team Lead, directing audit activities, coordinating resources, facilitating discussions, reviewing work products, and ensuring engagement quality
Develop compliance monitoring scopes and review workpapers, reports, documentation, and other deliverables
Ensure engagements meet timelines and milestones, including evidence submissions, interviews, site visits, report development, comment periods, and final report issuance
Identify CIP compliance trends and emerging risks; contribute to lessons learned, outreach materials, and analytical reports
Support recruitment, interviewing, selection, and onboarding
Develop relationships with Registered Entities, NERC, Regional Entities, and other stakeholders
Develop and deliver training, education, outreach, and communications
Represent NPCC on ERO Enterprise committees, task forces, working groups, and special projects
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field and ten (10) or more years of relevant industry experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum ten (10) years of experience in the electric utility industry or a related technical field
Experience evaluating compliance programs, internal controls, risk mitigation practices, or governance processes associated with NERC Reliability Standards
Ability to analyze compliance monitoring results, identify trends, and develop recommendations and reports
Experience with desktop and systems design
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
Ability to work and travel within the U.S. and travel to Canada
Strong leadership, supervisory, coaching, mentoring, analytical, problem-solving, critical-thinking, project management, organizational, presentation, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills
Preferred certifications include CISSP, CISA, CISM, GCIP, PMP, CIA, or other relevant professional certifications or licenses
Preferred experience with delegated regulatory authority, Canadian provincial reliability agreements, risk-based compliance monitoring, internal controls, NP-View, ERO Enterprise initiatives, strategic planning, budgets, metrics, and organizational goals

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development opportunities
Training, mentoring, and continuous development initiatives
Equal Opportunity Employer