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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.

• 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 2 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.

• 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