At the American Public Power Association (APPA), we serve as the voice of not-for-profit, community-owned utilities that power 2,000 towns and cities nationwide. We represent public power before the federal government to protect the interests of the more than 54 million people that public power utilities serve, and the 96,000 people they employ. We advocate and advise on electricity policy, technology, trends, training, and operations. Help us continue to achieve our mission for our members and the communities they serve! 

At APPA, we strive to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and feels valued.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Cyber Security Program Manager who will be responsible for a wide variety of APPA’s cybersecurity programmatic efforts, both new and existing. This individual interfaces with federal agencies and member utilities to ensure member needs and positions are well represented. The Manager will have a mix of cybersecurity knowledge, energy sector experience, excellent program management skills, and an understanding of membership organizations and the need to be attentive and drive added value. 

This is a hybrid position which requires the incumbent to reside in the Washington, DC metropolitan area and come into the office a minimum of two to three days each week (with Tuesdays being a mandatory day). 

Responsibilities:

• Represent APPA on general cybersecurity issues before member organizations, state/federal entities, trade/industry/vendor organizations, and the public.   
• Review cybersecurity policies/legislation/regulations, providing technical assistance by drafting summaries/comments/filings for internal and external stakeholders.  Inform and coordinate with APPA regulatory staff on these issues as appropriate and participate in energy policy review and development. 
• Oversee the launch and execution of the APPA Cybersecurity Accelerator Program to improve the cybersecurity posture and maturity of small and medium-sized APPA members.   
• Plan and execute annual APPA Cyber Security Conference, along with various cyber security related sessions at additional APPA conferences. 
• Participates in industry and government sponsored cyber security exercises, e.g., GridEx, DOE Clear Path. 
• Identify and develop cyber security tools/technologies/services to provide value-add to APPA members. 
• Develop biennial APPA cyber security survey to identify member interests and activities related to their cyber security maturity and posture.  Perform data analysis and prepare reports for APPA staff and members.  Identify opportunities to provide new services/tools.    
• Identify and coordinate the production and writing of funding opportunity and grant applications, as well as cooperative agreement management documents.  
• Provide programmatic support on cooperative agreements between APPA and the USG, as needed. 
• Transmit information to APPA members and external stakeholders through articles, speeches, presentations, white papers, blogs, podcasts, facilitation of listservs, and other media to ensure transfer of knowledge.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Degree from a 4-year college or university, with coursework in cybersecurity, energy systems, engineering, or related discipline preferred. 
• Five to ten years of cybersecurity experience with a utility, government agency, industry stakeholder, vendor, or consulting firm. 
• Relevant technical certifications, e.g., Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP), GIAC Critical Infrastructure Protection (GCIP), GIAC Response and Industrial Defense (GRID), (ISC)2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Operational Technology Cybersecurity Professional (TÜV). 
• Familiarity with government and industry cybersecurity standards and frameworks, e.g., NERC CIP, CISA CPGs, NIST CSF. 
• Experience working with/coordinating/liaising with federal departments and agencies.
• Knowledge and experience working in the energy sector; experience with a utility preferred. 
• Experience working in a membership/trade organization and/or with a wide array of stakeholder communities, preferably in the energy sector. 
• Excellent project management skills and ability to drive performance from all areas within the department. 
• Ability to lead interdepartmental and industry wide teams and committees. 
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with personnel of member utilities, federal agencies, utility interest groups, and other professional organizations. 
• Ability to manage personnel, technical and non-technical, in assisting APPA member organizations. 
• Ability to express ideas clearly, both orally and in writing. 
• Ability to work independently and to organize and manage interdepartmental working groups. 
• Travels out of town up to 25% of the year to support APPA’s conferences, events, industry partners, and meetings.
• PMP certification (preferred).

In addition to a highly competitive salary and bonus program, APPA offers a robust benefits package to include a comprehensive health and wellness package, 20 days of PTO accrued in the first year, 401(k) match and additional contributions, and more!

APPA is committed to fostering an environment of diversity, equity and inclusion. This commitment pertains to our internal policies and staff expectations but also extends out to the wider public power community. As part of our strategic plan, we aim to assist members in meeting workforce challenges—including attracting and retaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture—through offering educational programs, developing resources, and serving as a platform for the public power community to exchange ideas and best practices.

About American Public Power Association

The American Public Power Association is the voice of not-for-profit, community-owned utilities that power 2,000 towns and cities nationwide. We represent public power before the federal government to protect the interests of the more than 49 million people that public power utilities serve, and the 96,000 people they employ. We advocate and advise on electricity policy, technology, trends, training, and operations.

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