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Job Description

GDS

Associates, Inc., has an exciting and challenging opportunity for a Project

Lead in the Transmission Services - Energy Reliability &

Security Department . This position is fully remote and based out of the

Marietta (Atlanta), GA office. As related to the North American Electric

Reliability Corporation (NERC) Operations & Planning and CIP Reliability

Standards. The Project Lead will assist in the coordination and execution of

regulatory compliance activities for the Energy Reliability & Security

Department. This includes supporting the implementation of compliance

initiatives, helping review and organize documentation, and performing basic

monitoring tasks under the direction of senior staff members. The Project Lead

will track compliance activities, coordinate maintaining documentation and

evidence, and support senior staff on compliance-related efforts.

Work under the direction of senior staff members to support

continuous improvement of GDS's NERC Compliance offerings to ensure that GDS is

providing clients with best in class service and value by :

Support

clients' compliance requirements with operational and technical

requirements set by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), NERC

and Regional Entities, and various Regional Transmission Organizations. Gather

and organize data for self-certifications, NERC and Regional data requests,

both scheduled and unscheduled, and other compliance reporting.

Assist senior

staff members in maintaining documentation and evidence to support GDS

clients' compliance activities.

Provide general

support during internal and external audits of clients, such as organizing

records, preparing materials, and tracking audit data requests.

Help senior GDS

staff members identify and log compliance concerns and assist in

developing and documenting corrective actions as directed by senior staff.

Participate in

preparation efforts for mock audits of clients, helping coordinate data

requests, compile evidence, and track gaps or deficiencies to be addressed

following a mock audit.

Help maintain

client procedures and other required documentation, ensuring that

procedures are reviewed on the required schedule (annually or every three

years, typically), tracking task completion and signatures, and following

up with responsible individuals to ensure timely action.

Support efforts

to document client internal controls in collaboration with senior staff

and client SMEs and help track progress toward mitigation plans or

corrective actions related to identified compliance risks.

Monitor

compliance-related communications (e.g., industry updates, calls,

bulletins) and share relevant information with the GDS Reliability

Services team and other GDS SMEs. Assist with preparing materials or

logistics for internal training sessions when required.

Experience and Skills

Bachelors of

Science Degree from an accredited engineering school in relevant

engineering discipline required, e.g. Electrical, Nuclear, Mechanical,

Industrial, Civil, or Information Technology.

Minimum 3 to 5

years of experience in an electric utility or related business working with

NERC Compliance.

Demonstrated

ability to communicate clearly, concisely and in a collaborative and

professional manner.

Independent

problem-solving ability and constructive questioning.

Technical

knowledge and experience with transmission system operations, various

generation resources, utility equipment maintenance and / or planning.

Previous

experience working in a regulated environment, especially in the

electricity sector or in other related industry.

Project team

collaboration.

Up to 25%

travel to Client sites and industry meetings.

In lieu of 5

years of experience, applicable credentials (PE, PMP) plus 3 years of

experience may be substituted. Credentials

such as a professional engineering license (PE), PMP, or cyber security

professional certification such as CISSP are desirable but not required.

Must pass

background check before employment and again at least once every 7

years.

GDS is

an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please note that this position is not

available for visa sponsorship.

Work

Authorization : Citizens or Permanent Residents of USA or Canada. Cannot provide

Visa sponsorship.

Salary

is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the

individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills,

competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and

organizational requirements. The typical salary range for this position is just

one component of the firm's total compensation package.

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Job Benefits

• Flex Benefits (Flexible Hours, Telecommuting)
• Competitive Pay
• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental & Vision, Company Paid Life, Long Term & Short-Term Disability)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Floating Holiday, Holidays)
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement