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The selected Consultant will work with representatives of all nine ISO/RTOs (Project Participants) to build consensus opinions, respond to NERC, FERC, DoE requests for comments, Requests for Information, Commenting on Standards Authorization Requests (SARs) and, when possible, represent the interests of our consortium on standards drafting committees.. The successful candidate will have a strong technical background, a deep understanding of NERC CIP compliance standards, and excellent leadership and communication skills.. Lead discussions to build consensus amongst ISO/RTO representatives on new or changing CIP standards or other requests for comment from NERC/FERC and produce draft responses.. Develop overall process document for end to end workflow/ collaboration between IT committee working groups in developing and approving the submissions to NERC and FERC.. Maintain documentation specific to the comments and submissions to NERC and FERC.

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Compliance Standards Architect Consultant Candidates provided must be pre-screened to ensure they fully meet the qualifications and experience level requirements. The selected Consultant will work with representatives of all nine ISO/RTOs (Project Participants) to build consensus opinions, respond to NERC, FERC, DoE requests for comments, Requests for Information, Commenting on Standards Authorization Requests (SARs) and, when possible, represent the interests of our consortium on standards drafting committees. The successful candidate will have a strong technical background, a deep understanding of NERC CIP compliance standards, and excellent leadership and communication skills. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of CIP compliance standards and regulations.</li><li>Draft and champion SARs throughout their process, responsible for coordinating and developing draft responses for the ITC/SWG (as applicable) approval.</li><li>Represent ISO/RTOs interests on standards drafting committees.</li><li>Act as a liaison between the SWG and the SRC and RLC and manage active requests from each of those committees.</li><li>Lead discussions to build consensus amongst ISO/RTO representatives on new or changing CIP standards or other requests for comment from NERC/FERC and produce draft responses.</li><li>Conduct periodic meetings with the chairs for the SRC and RLC to provide status updates on their SWG requests.</li><li>Develop overall process document for end to end workflow/ collaboration between IT committee working groups in developing and approving the submissions to NERC and FERC.</li><li>Maintain documentation specific to the comments and submissions to NERC and FERC.</li><li>Attend ITC quarterly meetings when requested.</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>Bachelors or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field or equivalent experience.</li><li>Strong technical background in IT infrastructure, architecture, power systems, or a related discipline. Minimum five years’ demonstrated experience.</li><li>In-depth knowledge of CIP compliance standards and regulations.</li><li>Understanding of NERC rules of procedure (SAR submittal, drafting teams, balloting etc..).</li><li>Proven experience leading cross-functional teams.</li><li>Excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.</li><li>Ability to enter into Non-Disclosure Agreements with all IRC members.</li><li>Some familiarity with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) orders, RFI, RFQs.</li></ul>For more information please contact Vijay Karney at (703) 828-8584 or vijay.karney@itechsolutions.com Since 1995, iTech Solutions Inc., has been providing IT Consulting and Direct Hire Services to the Insurance, Financial, Communications, Manufacturing  and Government sectors with local offices in Connecticut, Minnesota, Colorado,  Massachusetts, Tennessee, North Carolina, and New Jersey / Pennsylvania area.  Our recruiting strategy is simple, if you want to find qualified IT professionals then use IT professionals to find them.   So at iTech Solutions,  our personnel are all career IT professionals with a wide range of IT experience.  We can honestly say our staff understands the technologies, the complexities of finding and selecting the appropriate personnel and the pressures of running successful IT projects.   Employer will not sponsor applicants for any employment visas, at hiring or in the future, including but not limited to H-1B visas. Corp-to-Corp or subcontract personnel will not be considered for this position.

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