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National Grid is hiring an Associate Analyst for our Cyber Emergency Planning department in Waltham, Massachusetts. This role can be located in Massachusetts and NY State.  

 

Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. 

 

The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry. To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business.

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Director, Emergency Planning Cyber & Services, and working in collaboration with the Information Systems teams, this role will provide analytical support to ensure cyber emergency response readiness.  This is not a computer programming or designated IT position, however cyber knowledge is required.

Key Accountabilities Support annual review of Cyber Security/Information Technology Emergency Response Plan review and revision activities to ensure effective processes when responding to an emergency event. Support exercise and training activities to ensure employee readiness to respond with actual emergency events. Support the Emergency Planning program that bolsters internal and external stakeholder management in both New England and New York. Support the development of processes and procedures to address opportunities for improvement identified through After-Action Reviews and vulnerability assessments. Support the development and implementation of data analytics and performance reporting to ensure internal business needs are met. Promote awareness of cyber policy and strategy as appropriate. Support Emergency Planning activities of actual events at emergency operations centers or local on-scene locations. Coordinate with various departments in both New England and New York to ensure that business units have adequate emergency preparedness. Present Cyber and other programmatic analytic findings commensurate with the intended audience. Supervisory/Interpersonal- Experience Required Qualifications Bachelor in Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Analysis or equivalent. Understands the theory behind emergency management policies and processes and demonstrates the ability to challenge existing processes and ways of working. Experience in cybersecurity, data analysis, or similar fields a plus. Excellent analytical skills and an interest in diving into problems to find a better way. Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of programs. Ability to work outside of normal business hours as needed, and in response to emergencies. Valid US driver’s license required with acceptable driving record that meets National Grid’s Safe Driver Policy. More Information

Salary Range: 

Massachusetts: $71,000 - $83,000

Upstate, NY: $63,000 - $74,000

Downstate, NY: $76,000 - $89,000

 

This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Internal candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience. 

National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise.  We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve.  National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.