[Hiring] Policy and Partnerships Advisor @North American Electric Reliability Corporation

Role Description

The Policy and Partnerships Advisor supports the E-ISAC’s mission by providing relevant policy analysis while cultivating meaningful partnerships that strengthen information sharing and security across the electricity sector. Reporting to the Manager, Strategic Engagement, this role plays a key role in strengthening the E-ISAC’s engagement with vendors and partners that support the electricity sector.

This position helps translate electricity industry knowledge, partner insights, and policy developments into actionable engagement strategies, program enhancements, and leadership briefings. By supporting initiatives such as the Vendor Affiliate Program (VAP) and broader strategic engagement efforts, the Advisor helps ensure that vendor relationships, collaboration frameworks, and information sharing activities align with the E-ISAC’s mission and evolving needs of its stakeholder base.

Your Role

• Research, analyze, and evaluate existing and proposed policies to assess their impact on the information sharing and security landscape.
• Develop actionable, data-driven recommendations and insights to inform strategic direction.
• Advise on strategic engagement efforts related to the Electricity Subsector Coordinating Council (ESCC) and Member Executive Committee (MEC).
• Identify, develop, and maintain relationships with vendors serving the electricity industry, including OEMs and security solutions providers.
• Provide strategic guidance and execution of the Vendor Affiliate Program (VAP), including partner engagement, program coordination, and marketing and communications.
• Educate members, partners, and prospective participants on the value and impact of the E-ISAC VAP.
• Work across internal teams to share insights and information informed by vendor management and feedback.
• Facilitate collaboration and support the implementation of initiatives based on vendor input, as needed.
• Support E-ISAC programs and events such as GridSecCon, GridEx, and other strategic engagements.
• Manage and maintain relationships with E-ISAC member organizations using Salesforce CRM and other platforms to ensure data accuracy, process efficiency, and high levels of member satisfaction.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the E-ISAC’s mission and objectives.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in strategic partnerships, stakeholder engagement, or related roles.
• 3+ years of experience providing public policy analysis or advisory support.
• Bachelor's degree in public policy, political science, supply chain management, or a related field.
• Strong ability to analyze data and assess the implications of policy developments.
• Experience working with electricity industry OEM and/or security solutions companies.
• Demonstrated experience building and executing partnership strategies.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with CRM tools such as Salesforce.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.
• Proven ability to manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong initiative, positive attitude, and professional, engaging presence.
• Excellent writing skills, with the ability to learn and apply the NERC Style Guide to products.
• Quick study with ability to absorb industry knowledge quickly and apply it to engagement activities.

Other

• Background check will be conducted prior to employment.
• 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 form upon hire.
• The position may be based remotely but must be able to travel to NERC offices or meeting locations if needed. Reimbursement of travel expenses will be in accordance with the company’s travel and expense reimbursement policies.
• Occasional travel to conferences or company events.
• This position is classified as exempt.
• This position is located in Washington, D.C., but work will be performed remotely. Must be able to travel to NERC offices or meeting locations 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 and our team.
• We exude a growth mindset and empower teams to take risks.
• We build collaborative relationships within NERC, the ERO, and the stakeholders of NERC.
• 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, seeking out and valuing diverse perspectives.
• We value well-being, prioritizing collaboration, engagement, and connection among our team.