Senior Standards Developer

Our Company
The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) is a not-for-profit international regulatory authority whose mission is to assure the effective and efficient reduction of risks to the reliability and security of the grid. NERC develops and enforces Reliability Standards; annually assesses seasonal and long-term reliability; monitors the bulk power system through system awareness; and educates, trains, and certifies industry personnel. NERC's area of responsibility spans the continental United States, Canada, and the northern portion of Baja California, Mexico. NERC is the Electric Reliability Organization (ERO) for North America, subject to oversight by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and Provincial authorities in Canada. NERC's jurisdiction includes users, owners, and operators of the bulk power system, which serves nearly 400 million people.
Our Mission
The vision for the ERO Enterprise, which is comprised of NERC and the six Regional Entities, is a highly reliable and secure North American bulk power system. Our mission is to assure the effective and efficient reduction of risks to the reliability and security of the grid.
Your Impact
The Senior Standards Developer manages projects to timely develop quality reliability standards that are intended to maintain (or preserve) and mitigate (or minimize) risks to the bulk power system. The Senior Standards Developer works closely with industry experts, NERC legal and compliance staff, and federal regulators to ensure standards are technically correct, clear, and measurable. The Senior Standards Developer is responsible for adhering to the NERC Rules of Procedure to satisfy requirements of due process, openness, reasonable notice and opportunity for public comment, and the balance of interests. This position reports to the Manager of Standards Development.
Your Role

• Develop and manage multiple project plans to develop high quality standards that provide for an adequate level of bulk power system reliability.
• Lead numerous technical discussions with NERC, FERC, and industry experts, and independently facilitate drafting team meetings on highly complicated reliability issues while driving the team to reach consensus in order to meet aggressive deadlines.
• Execute, control, and proactively manage to project schedules including risk identification and mitigation, and change management.
• Facilitate committee and subcommittee meetings as assigned.
• Mentor and provide guidance to Standards developers and other staff on issues related to standards and reliability.
• Coordinate with other standards development staff and other NERC departments and regions to facilitate the successful development and implementation of standards.
• Assist NERC legal in developing draft pleadings related to NERC activities.
• Communicate with industry stakeholders regarding draft standards through presentations, briefings, seminars, news articles, and workshops.
• Report on project status, risks, and achievement of key milestones.
• Ensure that standards development activities are conducted in adherence with NERC Rules of Procedure.
• Be familiar with and adhere to NERC information technology security practices.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university, or equivalent experience.
• Engineer with a minimum of 10 years' experience in the electric power industry and/or a J.D. licensed to practice law in at least one state with a minimum of 5 years' experience in the electric power industry drafting policy, regulation, legislation or other guidance material.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal direct supervision.
• Ability to manage priorities in order to meet set milestones and deadlines.
• Competence in interpersonal communications, with the ability to interact with people from many levels of industry.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and TEAMS.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly.

Additional desired attributes include:

• Experience in one or more of the following fields:
• Project Management
• Requirements Gathering
• Facilitation
• Legal
• Technical Writing

The following attributes are desirable, but are not required for consideration:

• Familiarity with the application of NERC standards.
• Working knowledge of NERC's standards process.
• One or more certifications from the Project Management Institute.

Other

• A background check will be conducted prior to
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
• This position has been classified as exempt.
• The position may be based remotely but must be able to travel to NERC offices, if needed. Reimbursement of travel expenses will be in accordance with the company's travel and expense reimbursement policies.

Our Culture Declarations

• Everyone at NERC is a leader.
• We are accountable personally and organizationally to deliver on commitments.
• We develop ourselves and people in the organization to ensure that NERC realizes its strategic objectives.
• We are resilient and adaptable to the challenges and needs of the business/people.
• We exude a growth mindset and empower teams to take risks.
• Build collaborative relationships within NERC, the ERO, and the stakeholders of
• We exemplify NERC cultural behaviors:
  
  • Reward, high-quality, creative, and innovative work;
  • Attract, engage, and retain top talent;
  • Value and respect diverse perspectives;
  • Provide a safe, inclusive, and collaborative work environment;
  • Form strong relationships within the company, and with the ERO Enterprise;
  • We demonstrate curiosity in a wide variety of areas and are open to exploring new situations, knowledge and opportunities for growth and development;
  • We demonstrate an anticipatory mindset; preventing problems, and building contingencies where appropriate;
  • We are champions for diversity and inclusion. Seeks out and values diverse