Intelligence Analyst

Electric Reliability Council of Texas

Taylor, TX

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$74,000–$102,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Adjudication, Analysis Skills, Applications Security, Awareness Tracking, Communication Skills, Computer Engineering, Computer Security, Corporate Policies, Criminal Justice, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Systems, Electricity, Emerging Technology, Financial Trend Analysis, GSOC - GIAC Securing Oracle Certification, Genetics, Global Mobility Specialist, Government, IT Service Management (ITSM), Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Leadership, Medical Conditions, Mentoring, Military, Nonprofit, Operations, Operations Management, Operations Security (OPSEC), People Management, Physical Security, Power Engineering, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Public Safety, Regulatory Requirements, Retail, Risk, Risk Analysis, Security Analysis, Security Attacks, Software Administration, Software Engineering, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), State Laws and Regulations, System Operations, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Engineering, Team Player, Time Management, Wholesale Industry, Willing to Travel

LOCATION

Taylor, TX

POSTED

30+ days ago

At ERCOT, our diverse and dynamic work environment provides a platform on which employees can work together to build the future of the Texas power grid and wholesale market utilizing the latest technologies and resources. We encourage you to join our talented, dedicated workforce to develop world-class solutions for today and tomorrow’s energy challenges while learning new skills and growing your career. ERCOT is committed to fostering inclusion at all levels of our company. It is the cornerstone of our corporate values of accountability, leadership, innovation, trust, and expertise. We know that individuals with a wide variety of talents, ideas, and experiences propel the innovation that drives our success. An inclusive and diverse workforce strengthens us and allows for a collaborative environment to solve the challenges that face our industry today and in the future. JOB SUMMARY Provides analysis using knowledge of security concepts, principles and practices applicable to security administration. Uses technology systems and applications, including commercially available databases and social media platforms, to monitor security threats and operational risks to business continuity. Analyzes multiple sources for timely, accurate, and relevant information with potential impacts to facilities, employees, and assets. Prepares detailed threat assessments and travel advisories in support of employee and executive travel. Reviews pre-hire background and screening information and provide security risk assessment information in accordance with company policy and legal requirements. Recommends actions and changes that will protect the organizations people, assets and ensures security processes, procedures and systems are in compliance. JOB DUTIES As a highly skilled specialist, functions as a subject matter expert and contributes to the development of new processes and techniques. Completes complex tasks in creative and effective ways. Consistently works on advanced, complex assignments requiring comprehensive knowledge of the area of specialization. Requires a high degree of initiative to resolve issues. Regularly exercises discretion in area of expertise. Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new assignments. Typically leads or provides guidance to lower level colleagues. Responds to, and reports on security threats, providing initial assessment of impact severity and types of incidents being addressed. Performs periodic application security assessments of simple-to-moderate complexity and review for evidence of vulnerability or compromise and assisting with the implementation of resolution Escalate developing risks with impact to security leadership. Use notification systems to draft and disseminate actionable information to company employees during increased threat, emergency or crisis situations. Provide security assistance and risk analysis for special events, operational activities, and employee travel worldwide. Maintain a high level of situational awareness by tracking geopolitical developments, emerging threats, and technological trends that could impact the security landscape. Ensure all Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) protocols and procedures are followed according to company policies. Assess threats in real-time and ensure effective coordination, communication, and decision-making during heightened security situations. Assist company personnel with proactive intelligence, safety and security concerns impacting facilities, people, and travel. Respond professionally to security-related inquiries, safety concerns, and emergency situations in accordance with company policies. Perform additional duties as assigned to support the overall security mission. Works with other departments to implement security solutions Performs systems and application administration on departmental assets ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES Demonstrates proficiency and knowledge in an administrative or technical area. Applies acquired job skills and ERCOT policies and procedures to complete assigned tasks and expand skills. Works on assignments that are usually within an area of expertise that are semi-routine in nature. Applies knowledge and understanding to resolve most problems and issues but recognizes the need for occasional deviation from accepted practice. Normally follows established procedures on routine work and requires instructions on new and/or complex assignments. May provide informal guidance to lower-level colleagues. EDUCATION Bachelor's Degree Criminal Justice, Public Safety or security related field. or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE Level I requires 0 years of experience. Level II requires 2 years of experience. Level Senior requires 5+ years of job-related work experience in excess of degree requirements Proven progressively responsible experience in intelligence, GSOC operations, physical security, military or public safety Foundational understanding of the Critical Pathway to Insider Risk, including awareness of personal predispositions, stressors, concerning behaviors, and organizational factors. Exposure to the Sociotechnical and Organizational Factors for Insider Threat (SOFIT) framework or similar models addressing organizational climate and systemic contributors to insider risk. Experience supporting threat assessments and behavioral analyses under the guidance of senior analysts. Familiarity with structured professional judgment (SPJ) methodologies and their application to risk evaluation. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE Exposure to psychosocial risk indicators, grievance pathways, or radicalization models. Awareness of protective factors and intervention strategies that reduce likelihood of insider acts. Prior experience supporting counterintelligence, personnel security adjudications, or continuous evaluation programs in government or critical infrastructure settings. The foregoing description reflects the minimum qualifications and the essential functions of the position that must be performed proficiently with or without reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. It is not an exhaustive list of the duties expected to be performed, and management may, at its discretion, revise or require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. This job description is not intended to create a contract of employment with ERCOT. Both ERCOT and the employee may exercise their employment-at-will rights at any time. ERCOT is firmly committed to equal employment for all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, medical condition, religion, age, creed, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected category under federal, state or local law. Expected Salary Range: $74,000 - $102,000 The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) manages the flow of electric power to 27 million Texas customers - representing about 90 percent of the state's electric load. As the independent system operator for the region, ERCOT schedules power on an electric grid that connects more than 54,100 miles of transmission lines and 1,250 generating units. ERCOT also performs financial settlement for the competitive wholesale bulk-power market and administers retail switching for 8 million premises in competitive choice areas. ERCOT is a membership-based 501(c)(4) nonprofit corporation, governed by a board of directors and subject to oversight by the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Texas Legislature. ERCOT's members include consumers, cooperatives, generators, power marketers, retail electric providers, investor-owned electric utilities (transmission and distribution providers,) and municipal-owned electric utilities. ERCOT offers an excellent benefits package, which includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, long/short-term disability insurance, long-term care insurance, Section 125 Flexible Spending Account, and a Retirement Savings Plan. The medical, dental, vision, and quality-of-life benefits offered by ERCOT are second to none. Full-time employees are eligible to enroll in benefits on the first of the month following the date of hire. Additionally, 401(k) plans are available to help employees plan for the future. The ERCOT Internship Program provides college students the opportunity to develop their skills in a professional work environment. Each intern will receive unique projects and assignments that aim to solve real challenges facing the electric industry. ERCOT internships provide professional learning experiences that offer meaningful, practical work related to each student's desired career path. Eligible candidates should be enrolled in an academic bachelors or post graduate degree program maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or higher. The ERCOT Engineer Development Program (EDP) is a 12- to 16-month, self-paced program geared toward entry-level engineers looking to start a career in the power industry. Through the program, an EDP Engineer receives one-on-one mentoring, specialized training, and exposure to the work performed by each of the engineering groups at ERCOT. The program allows engineers to develop the fundamental skills necessary to reach their full potential while gaining an understanding of the types of engineering work ERCOT has to offer. EDP management supports participants each step of the way as they progress through the program. Upon completion, graduates are placed as full-time engineers within one of ERCOT’s engineering groups. The GMS Development Program (GDP) is designed to provide entry-level and early career professionals with the skills necessary to become successful Power System and Computer Engineers. The program, which is based in ERCOT’s Grid and Market Solutions (GMS) Department, will provide experience in day-to-day work and instruction in the fundamentals of electric power systems engineering, grid and market applications, software programming, and IT service and operations management. The GDP offers one-on-one mentoring, training, field trips, and special assignments. These assignments allow GDP engineers to become knowledgeable and familiar with the various business areas at ERCOT. The GMS leadership team prepares GDP engineers for a future career at ERCOT in power systems and computer engineering. The System Operator Development Program (ODP) is intended to combine real-time daily operations in an exciting work setting to prepare participants with the vital skills necessary to be successful in such a critical position — providing 24x7x365 on-demand support to manage the flow of electric power to more than 26 million Texas customers. If you are new to the industry, this program introduces you to the Bulk Electric System by combining introductory courses with the NERC Certification Exam Preparation Program in preparation to pass the NERC Certification Exam.

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