Principal, Energy Market Policy (Hybrid)

Company Description

The California Independent System Operator (ISO) manages the flow of electricity across the high-voltage, long-distance power lines that make up 80 percent of California's power grid. We safeguard the economy and well-being of 30 million Californians by operating the grid reliably 24/7.

As the impartial grid operator, the California ISO opens access to the wholesale power market that is designed to diversify resources and lower prices. It also grants equal access to 25,865 circuit-miles of power lines and reduces barriers to diverse resources competing to bring power to customers.

The California ISO's function is often compared to that of air traffic controllers. It would be grossly unfair for air traffic controllers to represent one airline and profit from allowing that company's planes to go through before others. In the same way, the California ISO operates independently—managing the electron traffic on a power grid we do not own—making sure electricity is safely delivered to utilities and consumers on time and reliably.

The California ISO is committed to the health, safety, and work/life integration of its employees, and is proud to offer flexible work arrangements. This position is available in a hybrid schedule.

Relocation assistance is available.

Job Description

Under the general direction of the Director, acts as a technical expert responsible for providing expertise and support to the division, executives, and leadership, on energy market design and issues. Engages with regulatory entities, customers, and regional partners on matters related to energy market evolution and challenges. Provides senior level expertise on a diverse array of energy policy and market matters, including expertise on matters that arise during the growth of an ISO market footprint.

What Will You Be Doing:

Qualifications

Level of Education and Discipline:

A Bachelor's degree (BA, BS) in Economics or Engineering required. Advanced degree preferred.

Amount of Experience:

Ten (10) or more years related experience, including five (5) years at senior advisor or manager level or equivalent.

Type of Experience:

Extensive experience in market policy development in the energy sector. Experience interpreting complex market data. In-depth knowledge of electricity market design and performance, including experience with the growth and associated evolution of ISO markets. Experience in regulatory and stakeholder engagement.

Additional Skills and Abilities:

Ability to think strategically and devise solutions to problems in keeping with multiple considerations. Excellent leadership and management abilities with experience coaching and developing others. Must demonstrate sound judgment and critical thinking when making decisions. Must be able to work effectively in a team environment as team leader, facilitator and team member. Strong analytical and quantitative skills required. Excellent interpersonal, communication, writing and presentation skills required, including the ability to effectively communicate complex technical materials and concepts to non-technical audiences. Must be able to handle a dynamic and changing work environment, and work well independently. Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders. Ability to work collaboratively with executive leadership and staff.

Additional Information

The pay range for the Principal, Energy Market Policy is $175,800 - $293,000 annually.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.