NERC Compliance Manager

The NERC Compliance Manager is responsible for developing, executing, and continually improving 1803 Electric Cooperative’s North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and SERC Reliability Corporation (SERC) compliance program including Operations & Planning (O&P) and Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards. This role works cross-functionally across the organization and with leadership ensure compliance across all applicable Bulk Electric System (BES) assets and functions.

• Program Development & Oversight
  • Maintain and modify as needed a comprehensive O&P and CIP compliance program, including policies, procedures, internal controls, and monitoring activities.
  • Interpret new and existing NERC requirements, determine applicability, and evaluate potential impacts on 1803 operations and assets.
  • Coordinates with subject matter experts (SME) to maintain “audit-ready” documentation, evidence, asset inventories, and records in alignment with NERC and SERC expectations.
  • Monitor industry best practices and emerging regulatory trends to proactively adjust compliance strategies.
• Compliance Monitoring & Evidence Management
  • Conduct internal audits, self-assessments, spot checks, and gap analyses to identify potential compliance risks.
  • Track and validate compliance evidence, logs, configurations, and operational data to support regulatory filings and audit readiness.
  • Recommend and track corrective and preventive actions to ensure ongoing compliance and continuous improvement.
• Regulatory Interface & Audit Support
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for NERC and SERC on compliance matters.
  • Lead preparation and coordination for SERC audits, spot checks, self-certifications, data requests, and enforcement activities.
  • Prepare and submit compliance filings, mitigation plans, remedial action plans, event analyses, and responses to NERC/SERC findings.
  • Represent 1803 in compliance discussions, inquiries, and regulatory engagements.
• Reporting & Leadership Communication
  • Provide regular updates to senior leadership on the status of NERC O&P and CIP compliance.
  • Develop and deliver reports on compliance risks, audit results, mitigation progress, and emerging regulatory requirements.
  • Advise leadership on long‑term strategic compliance considerations, resource needs, and organizational readiness.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Model a collaborative, team‑first approach when working across the organization, ensuring that compliance responsibilities are supported collectively and not isolated within any single department.
  • Work closely with operations, engineering, legal, information technology (IT), operational technology (OT), cybersecurity, and physical security teams to ensure compliance obligations are identified, understood, implemented, and embedded into day‑to‑day activities.
  • Provide compliance guidance during system changes, asset additions, technology upgrades, and project development.
  • Participate in industry forums, user groups, and standards development processes, ensuring 1803’s interests are represented.
  • Help foster a culture where compliance is understood as a shared responsibility across the entire cooperative.
• Training & Awareness
  • Develop and deliver related compliance training and awareness programs for employees, contractors, and relevant stakeholders.
  • Promote a strong culture of compliance, operational integrity, and accountability across the cooperative.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, legal, cybersecurity, information technology, business administration, risk management, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of combined experience in at least two of the following areas:
  • NERC O&P or CIP compliance;
  • Regulatory compliance, auditing, legal, or risk management; or
  • Electric utility operations or planning involving BES assets
• Familiarity with NERC tools such as the ERO Portal, Align, and the Secure Evidence Locker.

• Experience working within a G&T cooperative or similar electric utility structure.
• Strong understanding of the Bulk Electric System and utility operational practices.
• Certifications in auditing, cybersecurity, project management, or compliance (e.g.,…