Reference #: 18371Duquesne Light Company, headquartered in downtown Pittsburgh, is a leader in providing electric energy and has been in the forefront of the electric energy market, with a history rooted in technological innovation and superior customer service. Today, the company continues its role as a leader in the transmission and distribution of electric energy, providing a secure supply of reliable power to more than half a million customers in southwestern Pennsylvania.

　　Duquesne Light Company is committed to creating a culture of inclusion. We value and respect the unique differences and experiences of our employees. We believe that our differences lead to better collaboration, innovation and outcomes. We want you to join our team!As related to the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Reliability Standards, assist in the implementation and monitoring of compliance initiatives associated with new, revised and existing CIP requirements. As a senior member of the corporate CIP Compliance team, support the Company CIP compliance processes, business units and oversight responsibilities. This position will be a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on CIP compliance and will be the primary interface between the SMEs and the Senior Manager, CIP Regulatory Compliance on compliance-related issues.Responsible for assisting the Senior Manager with overall CIP compliance program management and coordination, including the investigation and mitigation of any outstanding compliance issues and partnering with the IT and business units to develop and implement mitigation plans.

　　Location: Hybrid, downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

　　Responsibilities:Manage the Company's CIP compliance program including, but not limited to, providing oversight of compliance with applicable NERC CIP Standards, completing self-certifications of compliance, responding to requests for data submittals, continual maintenance of evidence, investigations (both internal and external), self-reports and mitigation plans. This work would be performed with a focus upon always being "audit ready."Responsible for coordinating of compliance audits by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ("FERC"),, PJM Interconnection ("PJM") and/or ReliabilityFirst ("RF"). This responsibility includes internal and external coordination, as well as organization, review and preparation of Reliability Standard Audit Worksheets ('RSAWs") and evidence. Audit preparatory work will include conducting mock audits, and coordination of external assistance for mock audits, as required.Maintain awareness of emerging utility industry issues through benchmarking and participation in appropriate utility forums/groups. Review all relevant communications from FERC, NERC, RF and PJM, distribute to appropriate Subject Matter Experts ("SMEs") within the Company, and respond to FERC, NERC, RF, and PJM as appropriate. Participate in monthly PJM and RF compliance calls and other regulatory and industry meetings, as required.Monitor the development of new/revised NERC CIP Standards, notify appropriate individuals within the Company, and work with business units to ensure new NERC CIP Standards/Requirements are implemented before the effective date, and ensure business units remain compliant with all effective CIP standards/requirements.Review and update CIP compliance policies on an annual basis and perform various required annual reviews.Provide necessary assistance and training on CIP regulatory compliance to Company business units and SMEs.Investigate, document and manage potential violations of compliance related to NERC's CIP Standards and ensure effective mitigations plans are put in place and completed on schedule. Work closely with the Senior Manager, CIP Regulatory Compliance and business units to fully investigate and mitigate any discovered compliance issues.Implement of internal controls for the Company's CIP compliance rogram in accordance with NERC's risk-based Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Program.Provide professional recommendations and insights to aid in the configuration, implementation and management of a compliance management system to effectively track and document the Company's Internal Compliance Monitoring Program (ICMP).Coordinate Company's responsibilities related to NERC Alert notifications concerning CIP and cyber security.

　　Education/Experience/Skills:Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related discipline required.At least twelve (12) years of experience working with a regulated entity or regulatory organization required, electricity sector preferred.Five (5) or more years of experience with NERC CIP Standard compliance programs and implementation required.Knowledge and experience with Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) equipment and infrastructure including networking technologies preferredAdvanced education such as a master's degree, Juris Doctorate, PhD, or certification is preferred.

　　Skills and Experience Utilized in this RoleAbility to work professionally and collaboratively with others on compliance initiatives.High attention to detail.Strong leadership skills to effectively work with business and regulators on compliance matters.Ability to quickly identify and adapt to changing priorities.Superior written and oral communications skills to communicate effectively in a concise and professional manner within all levels of the organization and with external parties.

　　Must possess a positive attitude and strong values that fit with DLC's core values:Energized to shape the future;Bold in thinking and exploration of new possibilities;Collaborative in approaching all challenges;Responsible in commitment to safety, management of assets and finances and interaction with others;Selfless in serving the community, both on the job and through volunteerism.

　　ScopePrimary focus is on daily deliverables, outputs, and reporting, along with the proactive improvement of processes and workflows for the larger group. Confidently manages one's own time and workflow and prioritizes work effectively. Responsibilities are both operational and strategic in nature. Daily work is typically complex in nature, requiring the incumbent to draw on previous knowledge to perform role. Has well established capabilities, acts as a resource to less experienced staff and peers on complex issues which require subject matter expertise.

　　Decision ImpactProblems and issues faced are vague and require reasoning of a broad set of variables to identify root cause. Expert in their field, makes sound decisions regularly. Other employees typically seek advise and decisioning support from this role on a regular basis.

　　Hybrid WorkPosition follows our hybrid work model, with a minimum of two days working in the office and the remaining days working remotely. Reporting location and frequency may be subject to change based on job role and department needs.

　　Storm RolesAll Non-Union Employees will serve in storm roles as appropriate to their role and skillset. Please be sure to discuss storm roles with the hiring manager for this position, as duties can vary across the Company.Examples of storm roles could include but aren't limited to duties such as: working with operations for service center support or with the communications, customer service or government affairs teams to respond to public and customer requests for information, etc.

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