Manager, NERC CIP

RWE Clean Energy, LLC

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Legal / Compliance

Remuneration: Exempt

We are seeking a highly skilled Manager, NERC CIP to join our dynamic compliance team supporting a growing renewable energy company. This is a senior-level role responsible for leading, managing, and continuously improving the implementation of NERC CIP compliance activities across the organization, with a focus on assets under CIP standards. While this position is targeted at the Senior level, we are open to considering candidates at a mid-level with strong foundational NERC CIP experience who demonstrate high growth potential and a commitment to advancing within the compliance field. In such cases, title and responsibilities will be adjusted accordingly.

Role Responsibilities:

Leading or supporting the strategic development of the NERC CIP compliance program

Acting as a SME on CIP standards or assisting senior staff in interpreting requirements

Driving or supporting internal audits, evidence collection, and control performance testing

Facilitating or participating in stakeholder meetings to ensure compliance alignment across teams

Mentoring or learning from peers in the execution of compliance-related duties

Identifying and recommending process improvements, whether as an owner or a contributor

Supporting or leading remediation and root cause analysis efforts following compliance findings

Monitoring changes in regulatory standards and contributing to internal guidance updates

Performing day-to-day compliance activities as assigned, with increasing autonomy over time

Job Requirements and Experiences:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Business, or a related field

Minimum of 8 years work experience

Minimum of 4 years of NERC CIP Compliance or equivalent

Solid understanding of NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards and their application in utility or renewable energy environments

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and documentation skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and document management systems

Participating in audit readiness preparation to enumerate exacting policy, procedure, narrative, evidence formatting and submittal packages

Develop an understanding Potential Non-Compliance Investigation, Self- Report and Mitigation

The role is expected to leverage project management/tracking skills, contact management in addition to learning NERC CIP regulatory framework

Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to manage customer relationships

Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space

Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams

Strong leadership and communication, and ability to meet deadlines

Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables

Ability to multi-task, while working independently and as part of a team

Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities

Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds

Responds well to direction, is easy to challenge and develop, and is coachable

Is detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concepts

This position is an office-based role with some travel and visits to other RWECE office and field locations

Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

RWE Clean Energy is one of the biggest names in the US renewables industry – and No.2 in solar. With a 1,500-strong team, the business has over 15 years’ experience of developing, constructing and operating renewable energy facilities, and ambitious plans for the future.

As part of the RWE Group’s Growing Green strategy to expand globally its green portfolio to more than 65 GW of installed capacity and to invest globally more than EUR 55 billion gross by 2030, RWE Clean Energy is determined to significantly increase its operating asset base in the U.S. This is backed by a project pipeline of more than 24 GW in onshore wind, solar and battery storage which provides for one of the largest development platforms in the United States.

Every project brings constantly-evolving technical, practical and social challenges – and drives a culture where everybody thrives, has fun and feels excited by each day. Our financial stability also means you’ll have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies – and continuously improve, together.