Managing Consultant - NERC Compliance

Job Family:
Cyber Consulting
Travel Required:
Up to 10%
Clearance Required:
None
What You Will Do:
NERC CIP Subject Matter Expert (SME) will have responsibility for client management, solution implementation and delivering project results. Connect Guidehouse consulting solutions to solve client problems. You will facilitate the sales processes. You are responsible for establishing and leading project workstreams and interacting with the client and Guidehouse experts to ensure engagement success. This includes supporting day-to-day operational meetings with client sponsors and internal team leaders. The NERC CIP SME role is expected to leverage industry connections to foster client and firm success across North America: establish business development opportunities, communicate well-organized, effective Guidehouse solutions and presentations to client and internal executives. You may lead, coach and mentor consultants and ensure quality deliverables. This is a role designed to maximize customer success through integrating sales and project delivery.
What You Will Do:
Supporting or leading sales and growth targets within the Risk, Compliance, Security Team
Supporting or establishing and facilitating business development meetings and fostering industry relationships for short, medium, and long-term success throughout North America
Supporting or leading workstreams that enable the assessment, development, and enhancement of business strategies, operating plans, business processes, organizational structures, and supporting infrastructure for North American clients
Conducting NERC audits, improving NERC Compliance and Cybersecurity processes, analyzing internal controls, and implementing process improvements
Applying technical competencies on the ground with clients and potential clients.
Analyzing NERC and related strategy implementation and compliance efforts
Communicating solutions and new strategies to clients through meetings, reports, and presentations.
Providing detailed fact finding, research, and analysis to further support delivery.
Support and/or ensure quality of deliverables to meet client expectations
What You Will Need:
Must be a US Permanent Resident or US Citizen due to nature of client engagements
Minimum Five (5+) years of overall work experience.
Strong Utilities industry relationships
Strong project management skills
Strong communications skills, including both written and verbal
Strong critical analysis and problem-solving skills
Highly developed organizational and management skills
Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive priorities without diminished effectiveness
Currently reside in the contiguous United States
Ability to travel to include potential international as needed
Ability to work onsite in a Guidehouse Office or Client Office location
What Would Be Nice To Have:
Bachelor’s degree in a business, cybersecurity, security management, homeland security, information security, information technology, or related discipline
Preference will be given to candidates within reasonable driving distance of core Guidehouse Office or Client Office Location
Successfully meeting or exceed Business Development targets in the range of $1.5M -$5M USD
Additional working years of experience in a Reliability Compliance field for an electric utility, Regional Entities, ISO, PUC, or similarly structured or related regulatory body
Specific working experience related to any of the following: Bulk Electric System (BES) and power systems, Electrical Reliability, NERC/FERC Enforcement or Auditing, NERC Operations and Planning (O&P)
The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00-$216,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
What We Offer:
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend
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