E-ISAC Program Manager – Industry & Government Coordination

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia.

📋 Description

• Coordinate, support, and provide guidance on strategic engagement initiatives with key stakeholders, including the Electricity Subsector Coordinating Council (ESCC), Member Executive Committee (MEC), and industry trade associations.

• Conduct research, analysis, and evaluation of existing and proposed policies to determine their impact on the landscape of information sharing and security.

• Generate actionable, data-informed recommendations and insights driven by industry trends, feedback from stakeholders, and developments in energy security, resilience, and information sharing.

• Act as a liaison between the E-ISAC and internal teams, including NERC External Affairs and Security Operations and Intelligence teams, to align messaging, engagement activities, and outreach efforts.

• Support the coordination of stakeholder engagement activities related to GridEx, after-action initiatives, executive engagement efforts, and other strategic sector programs.

• Take a leadership role in the development, coordination, and management of strategic forums, working groups, and engagement opportunities with trade associations and other sector stakeholders.

• Enhance cross-functional collaboration by sharing insights from stakeholders, identifying engagement opportunities, and facilitating initiatives that strengthen sector relationships and information sharing.

• Assist in preparing executive briefings, presentations, talking points, stakeholder materials, and leadership support products.

• Facilitate collaboration and support the execution of initiatives based on vendor feedback, as necessary.

• Contribute to E-ISAC programs and events such as GridSecCon, GridEx, and other strategic engagements.

• Manage and maintain relationships with E-ISAC member organizations utilizing Salesforce CRM and other platforms to ensure data integrity, process efficiency, and high member satisfaction levels.

• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the mission and objectives of the E-ISAC.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 8 years of experience in strategic partnerships, stakeholder engagement, program management, or related fields.

• At least 3 years of experience within the electricity sector or focusing on energy security risks.

• A bachelor's degree in public policy, political science, business administration, emergency management, or a related discipline.

• Experience collaborating with executive stakeholders, industry associations, government partners, and leading cross-functional initiatives in highly collaborative or matrixed settings.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess the implications of policy changes.

• Proven capability to coordinate projects and engagement activities involving multiple stakeholders, competing priorities, and visibility at the executive level.

• Familiarity with critical infrastructure partnership models, SRMAs, SCCs, and CIPAC.

• Exceptional communication and presentation abilities.

• Knowledge of CRM tools like Salesforce.

• Ability to work autonomously while effectively collaborating across teams.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple initiatives in a dynamic environment.

• Strong initiative, a positive demeanor, and a professional, engaging presence.

• Excellent writing skills, with the capacity to learn and apply the NERC Style Guide to various products.

• Quick learner with the ability to rapidly absorb industry knowledge and apply it to engagement activities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Retirement plan with company matching.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

• Flexible work environment and supportive company culture.