NERC Compliance Auditor

Dragonfli Group • Washington, DC

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About The Position

Dragonfli Group is a cybersecurity and IT consulting firm providing services to federal agencies and Fortune 100 enterprises. Headquartered in Washington, DC, Dragonfli supports clients in securing mission-critical systems across on-site, hybrid, and fully remote environments. We are seeking a highly skilled NERC Compliance Auditor for a full-time role dedicated to conducting rigorous Operations and Planning (O&P) assessments. The primary objective of this position is to execute comprehensive internal audits and gap analyses that mirror the strict technical rigor of Regional Entity enforcement. The ideal candidate will serve as a subject matter expert, ensuring that all reliability standards and internal controls are robust, fully documented, and operationally sound. Based on the specialized nature of these regulatory requirements, the successful candidate will typically possess 10 to 15+ years of experience in NERC compliance, electrical engineering, or regulatory auditing. Candidates with previous consulting experience are preferred. U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency required.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical emphasis preferred) or equivalent technical background.
• Audit Experience: Proven track record of conducting audits within the NERC Reliability Assurance Initiative framework.
• Standards Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of NERC O&P standards and regional reliability criteria.
• Regulatory Expertise: Experience managing NERC registrations and engaging with Regional Reliability Organizations (RROs).
• Legal Status: Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Nice To Haves

• Consulting Background: Previous experience providing staff augmentation or consulting for large-scale electric utilities.
• Technical Engineering: Experience with hydro-generation, switchyard protection (PRC), or SCADA system compliance.
• Leadership: Experience mentoring junior engineers or supervising compliance offices.
• Risk Evaluation: Proficiency in performing Internal Controls Evaluations (ICE) and risk-based auditing.
• Technical Writing: Ability to generate complex technical reports, procedures, and equipment specifications.
• Problem Solving: Detail-directed approach to solving complex regulatory and engineering problems.
• Communication: Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to present technical guidance to executive management.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site and off-site internal audits of registered entities to ensure strict adherence to NERC and regional O&P standards.
• Review and assess potential violations, providing expert oversight on the development and filing of mitigation plans.
• Perform deep-dive gap analyses and documentation reviews to identify and rectify compliance deficiencies.
• Conduct Inherent Risk Assessments (IRA) and Internal Controls Evaluations (ICE) to facilitate high-level reliability assurance.
• Provide technical guidance and instruction to registered entities and staff through workshops and compliance user group meetings.
• Author and review program-level and plan-level documents, specifically regarding CIP, PRC-005, and O&P requirements.

Benefits

• Insurance: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 Federal Holidays.
• Retirement: 401(k) employer match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level