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FirstEnergy · 11 hours ago

Compliance Specialist - - Akron FirstEnergy Headquarters

Akron, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

6+ years exp

FirstEnergy is a forward-thinking electric utility committed to integrity, safety, and operational excellence. They are seeking a Compliance Specialist to manage compliance with NERC’s Critical Infrastructure Protection standards, oversee compliance audits, and assist in maintaining internal controls for the NERC Compliance Program.

Clean EnergyEnergyEnergy EfficiencyInformation Services

No H1B

Responsibilities

Maintaining and revising as needed FirstEnergy (FE) compliance program infrastructure including the administration and maintenance of compliance policies, programs, and procedures related to the North American Reliability Corporation (NERC) CIP Reliability Standards

Verifying FE compliance with NERC, ReliabilityFirst (RF) CIP standards and identifying opportunities for improvement in procedures and practices

Investigating, documenting, and submitting potential violations to regulatory organizations and ensuring they are tracked for timely resolution and fully documented in auditable records

Working with responsible FE organizations to coordinate resolving compliance issues and developing improvement recommendations and mitigation plans

Utilizing FE compliance technology to assign, track and monitor compliance efforts

Coordinating FE compliance self-certification and data submittal activities

Prepare and deliver presentations for a variety of audiences

Reviewing, revising, and ensuring technical accuracy of regulatory reports

Keeping responsible FE organizations informed regarding NERC Standards Development activities associated with NERC’s CIP Reliability Standards. Soliciting input from appropriate FE subject matter experts and effectively communicating FE’s position on proposed regulatory standards to NERC

Ensuring timely adherence from responsible FE business units to all new/revised NERC and RF regulatory obligations associated with CIP Reliability Standards

Maintaining awareness of emerging utility industry issues through benchmarking and participation in appropriate utility forums/groups

Promoting a sense of urgency in the team for reaching goals and meeting deadlines

Consistently anticipating customer needs and delivering high quality results

Preparing for, coordinating, and supporting compliance audits conducted by internal resources, consultants, or regulatory organizations

Conducting or reviewing Apparent or Root Cause Analysis related to compliance issues

Qualification

NERC complianceRegulatory auditingCybersecurity knowledgeMicrosoft Office proficiencyAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsTeamworkLeadership skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or Engineering with minimum 6 years professional work experience required OR Bachelor's degree in a non-technical discipline with minimum 8 years professional work experience required

Relevant experience will include regulatory, auditing, cyber or physical security, or other business areas that involve compliance, analytical or technical responsibilities

Good written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively within all the FE organizations

Exceptional teamwork and people skills to aid in the resolution of compliance issues

Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Deliver quality, accurate work within established deadlines

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Engineering with minimum 8 years professional work experience required OR Bachelor's degree in a non-technical discipline with minimum 10 years professional work experience required

Experience developing and implementing new or significantly revised programs

Demonstrated effectiveness in building relationships with diverse groups

Superior analytical abilities involving complex problems; exercise sound judgment

Strong leadership and organizational skills for planning, developing, and performing assessments and coordinating resolution of compliance issues

Viewed as technical expert in Microsoft Office tools, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Preferred

Knowledge of NERC and RF standards and policies of the electric utility industry

Benefits

Competitive pay plus incentive compensation

A company-sponsored pension plan

401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution

A choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs

Skills development training with tuition reimbursement

Company

FirstEnergy

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We are a forward-thinking electric utility centered on integrity, powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers’ lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.

Founded in 1997

Akron, Ohio, USA

10001+ employees