Sr Energy Market Development Analyst (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.

Under the general direction of the Manager, responsible for the advanced analytics needed to support the ISO’s data-driven policy decisions and development of market design. Analyzes large sets of energy market data, identifying trends and patterns, providing insights to support business decisions. Designs and develops long-term performance metrics and market solutions to ensure policy and software business rules and processes provide intended solutions. Uses advanced optimization principles and techniques to assess market solutions and model formulations. Uses data science techniques for predictive and descriptive analytics of energy market, reliability services, pricing, and evaluates the performance of energy market design. Act as a subject matter expert (SME) on market data, metrics and reports.

Qualifications Level of Education and Discipline:

Bachelor’s degree (BA, BS) required in Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or Economics with energy market focus. Master’s Degree preferred.

Equivalent years of education and training, plus five (5) or more years related experience.

Additional Skills And Abilities

Must be able to work effectively in a team environment as facilitator and team member. Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication and documentation skills required, with a demonstrated attention to detail. Ability to use deductive reasoning and analytical thinking with sound judgment and decision-making skills. Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills are also essential. Must be self-starting and willing and able to work independently in a dynamic corporate organization under pressure of tight deadlines and aggressive expectations. Self-motivated, problem solving skills and the ability to influence others without direct authority. Proficiency and working knowledge in various market systems and data structures.

The pay range for the Sr Market Development Analyst at the CAISO is $100,875 - $168,125 per year.