NEW BRAUNFELS UTILITIES

Market Rules Analyst

New Braunfels, TX

full time

$82,018-$131,229

On-site

Oil and Gas

About This Job

Position Summary

The Market Rules Analyst supports NBU's active participation in the ERCOT wholesale market by monitoring, interpreting, and communicating changes to ERCOT protocols, PUCT rules, and legislative market design elements impacting power supply operations, Resource participation, and overall ERCOT market compliance. This position serves as a liaison for NBU with various energy market regulatory agencies by attending meetings on NBU’s behalf and acts as a bridge between regulatory developments and operational implementation, ensuring the NBU's portfolio and market-facing teams remain informed, compliant, and positioned to respond effectively to ERCOT’s evolving regulatory landscape.

Prior experience in the ERCOT stakeholder process, PUCT, state and federal regulatory activities, energy markets, electric utilities, and/or economic decision making preferred but not required.

This position will be expected to be well-organized. Excellent written and oral communication skills, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail is imperative.

Demonstrated experience analyzing ERCOT protocols and stakeholder processes; experience supporting power supply functions strongly preferred.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Track ERCOT market design changes, protocol and rule revisions, and PUCT and legislative rule makings pertinent to municipal electric utilities.

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Summarize proposed and adopted changes to the ERCOT market, and assess their operational, financial, and compliance impacts on power supply, generation, trading, and planning activities for NBU.

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Support all relevant NBU staff with understanding rule changes impacting bidding strategies, outage coordination, congestion, and performance metrics.

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Assist in readiness planning for major market changes, including new market constructs, protocols, or redesigns (e.g., new AS products, firm fuel supply requirements, seasonal assessments).

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Support the NBU’s compliance framework by identifying risks, recommending mitigation strategies, and ensuring timely implementation of rule-driven requirements.

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Coordinate with Energy Risk in developing internal policies and operational guidelines to meet compliance obligations under new rules.

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Attend and monitor ERCOT stakeholder meetings (e.g., WMS, PRS, ROS, TAC) to remain current on discussions and evolving rules related to energy and ancillary markets, RUC, ORDC, and resource adequacy.

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Coordinate NBU subject matter experts (SME) attendance with ERCOT stakeholder meetings and provide accurate and timely calendar of upcoming events/meetings, compile and distribute preparation materials, and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure NBU is apprised of and prepared for upcoming regulatory affairs related to Power Supply.

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Act as a liaison for NBU with regulators, outside consultants, and industry organizations.

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Provide internal debriefings and strategic recommendations based on stakeholder proceedings and policy shifts.

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Develop concise internal communications, presentations, and training materials to raise awareness of market rules across departments.

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Maintain continuous development and understanding of the energy market and regulatory processes.

General Responsibilities

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Maintain regular attendance; leave schedule should be managed so as to not interfere with ability to accomplish tasks, including special projects and assignments with deadlines

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Adhere to NBU safety guidelines and practices at all times and in all situations

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Maintain a clean and safe work area, office, field site and vehicle as applicable

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Develop & maintain effective customer service skills for communications with co-workers, customers and the public in general

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Maintain strict confidentiality of business, employee and customer information in written and oral communications and safeguard sensitive documents

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Adhere to NBU policies and procedures

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Exemplifies NBU Core Values of Stewardship, Team, Integrity, Culture, and Safety

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Participate in and support initiatives to reach annual NBU Performance Measures

Formal Education and Work Experience Requirements

Degree/Diploma Obtained: Bachelors

Work Experience Time Frame: Three Years or More Field of Study: Business

Other: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, Public Policy, or related field required.• Advanced degree or formal training in regulatory policy, power markets, or energy systems a plus.• 3+ years of experience in ERCOT market operations, regulatory affairs, generation asset management, or energy trading preferred.

Certification and Licensures Requirements

N/A

Other Minimum Qualifications

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Solid understanding of ERCOT wholesale market design including DAM, Ancillary Services, ORDC, and Resource Adequacy mechanisms.

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Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.

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Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to convey technical material to cross-functional teams.

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Highly organized with ability to manage multiple timelines and coordinate across departments.

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Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiarity with market data tools, ERCOT dashboards, or compliance tracking software is a plus.