Requisition: 79944
PSEG Company: PSEG Long Island
Salary Range: $ 88,400 - $ 140,000
Incentive: PIP 10%
Work Location Category: Remote Local
PSEG operates under a Flexible Work Model where flexible work is offered when job requirements allow. In support of this model, roles have been categorized into one of four work location categories: onsite roles, hybrid roles that are a blend of onsite and remote work, remote local roles that are primarily home-based but require some level of purpose-driven in-person interaction and living within a commutable distance, and remote non-local roles that can be effectively performed remotely with the ability to work in approved states.
We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That’s why you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer a retirement program, 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement and a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year.
PSEG offers a unique experience to our more than 12,000 employees – we provide the resources and opportunities for career development that come with being a Fortune 500 company, as well as the attention, camaraderie and care for one another you might typically associate with a small business. Our focus on combatting climate change through clean energy technology, our new net zero climate vision for 2030 and enhanced commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion; and supporting the communities we serve make this a particularly exciting time to join PSEG.
This position is a direct report to the Technology Group Product Manager. The NERC Compliance Specialist is responsible for ensuring compliance with NERC CIP (Critical Infrastructure Protection) and other regulations related to IT systems and processes. Documents compliance status, validates NERC scope against developed policies and procedures, objectives and determines strategy for tracking operational compliance activities goals including: gathering current state and periodic audit readiness and working closely with technology functions to ensure goals are met, for which the Information Technology department supports compliance.
Responsibilities include:
• Own NERC compliance and serve as a functional expert with a deep understanding of compliance needs on CIP capabilities by developing, managing and administration of the lifecycle of IT policies, processes, and procedures, and awareness training impacting NERC CIP compliance.
• Own and develop day to day relationship with SMEs, working with them to optimize and enhance compliance as well as establish a deep understanding of our NERC CIP needs.
• Provide compliance expertise in regards to NERC CIP needs and processes; developing, managing and administration of the lifecycle of IT policies, processes, and procedures, and awareness training impacting NERC CIP compliance.
• Align and support with strategic direction of broader IT organization. Collaborate with Enterprise Compliance and Risk needs to identify and manage NERC CIP requirements for which IT is accountable or responsible, and monitor and report compliance.
• Facilitate and coordinate NERC CIP audit preparation plans, calendars and remediation and ensure IT support for PSEG LI internal & external audits
• Manage activities and documentation completion for compliance for self-certifications, data submissions and event reporting.
• Manage remediation: Track, report, and ensure remediation of negative findings found by compliance operation team self-assessment, IT assurance quality control, or audits.
• Assist in recommendations, design and implementation of future automated systems, procedures, and methods required for maintaining and streamlining NERC CIP compliance.
• Provide specific contributions as directed by Product Manager.
Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Math or related technical field with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience within the information technology field
• 4 or more years of experience in governance, compliance, auditing activities
• Working knowledge of NERC CIP standards and requirements
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence a diverse team of senior leadership
• Strong demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, including presentation of data to support causal analysis and improvement
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and effectively interact with a wide range of people – peers, vendors, and all levels of leadership
• Demonstrated ability to proactively communicate technical topics in a clear, succinct, and relevant way
• Demonstrated ability to perform assigned work proficiently
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with external constituent groups and customers
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Desired
• Advanced degree, e.g. Masters of Information Technology
• Previous experience working with an Electric Utility organization.
• Ability to meet aggressive work project schedules
• Strong leadership and influence skills. Ability to work through issues independently with successful outcomes
• Experience in IT services, assets and operations.
• Excellent teamwork, facilitation, relationship building, and negotiation skills
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PSEG is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment, including the hiring process, based on any legally protected characteristic. Legally protected characteristics include race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in locations where PSEG employs individuals.
As an employee of PSEG you should be aware that during storm restoration efforts, you may be required to perform functions outside of your routine duties and on a schedule that may be different from normal operations.
For all roles, PSEG’s drug and alcohol testing program includes pre-employment testing, testing for cause, and post-incident/accident testing. For employees in federally regulated roles (including positions covered by USDOT, PHMSA, or NRC regulations), this also includes random testing. Although numerous states throughout the country have legalized marijuana/cannabis products recreationally and/or medically, it is prohibited for employees in federally regulated roles. Employees who are hired or transfer into a federally regulated role are subject to drug and alcohol testing, inclusive of marijuana. Please note that the use of CBD products may result in a positive drug test for THC/Marijuana and such use is not a legitimate medical explanation for such a positive result.
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