VP, Power Supply & Business Development

Connexus Energy is looking for an experienced power supply professional with strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic skills. Reporting to the CEO and working with the full senior management team, develops and implements goals, objectives and strategies of the organization. Accountable for managing power supply strategy and costs, leading strategic level business development, and working collaboratively with executive leadership to develop and implement the goals, plans, objectives and strategies of the cooperative.

Anticipated hiring pay is between $224,600.00 to $294,800.00. The final compensation is based on the selected candidate’s qualifications, experience and skill level. In addition, this position is eligible for an annual bonus with a target payout of 20% based on company performance.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

Strategy and Corporate Leadership - Implements strategies in alignment with Connexus Energy’s vision, mission and values. Champions strategies with employees through regular communication and by example. Leads organizational change efforts and cooperative’s values.

Power Supply & Transmission – Primary leader and expert in all aspects of providing members with reliable cost competitive power supply and transmission services compliant with MISO market requirements for load serving entities (LSE), federal and state mandates. This includes developing and sustaining our power supply strategy, overseeing power supply costs and hedging, manage zonal MISO transmission services, and lead resource planning.

Business Development, Data Analytics & Rates – Provides leadership for business development, including both strategic initiatives and operational capabilities such as product development, data analytics, rates and pricing and conservation improvement.

Metering and Behind-the-Meter (BTM) Services – Provides oversight to the Metering Group in their primary focus on the operation and maintenance of our AMI system, and cross divisional support to Member Billing Operations (MBO). In addition, encourages and evolves the metering group to pursue opportunities for behindthemeter member services, like EV charging assessment, Battery Storage integration, Demand Management installs, and Energy Assessments.

Governmental Affairs – Support CEO and Board policy initiatives, acting as the lead staff support contact to Minnesota Rural Electric Association, Legislators, and other Distribution Cooperatives to articulate and implement the cooperative’s legislative and executive branch governmental relations efforts.

Required Education and Expertise:

Preferred Education and Expertise:

Based in Ramsey, Connexus Energy is Minnesota’s largest electric cooperative, providing electricity, renewable energy alternatives and related services to 146,000 residential and commercial members just north of the Twin Cities. We offer a collaborative work environment with challenging and rewarding work, which provides for professional development and work-life balance in a highly technical, stable and innovative industry. We give back to the communities we have served for more than 80 years by embracing opportunities to volunteer, donate and support economic development. Our talented and friendly staff focuses on achieving our mission of powering our members and communities toward a smarter energy future with a passionate focus on affordability, innovation, safety, and grid reliability.

Pre-Employment Requirement: Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Connexus Energy’s benefits package includes medical/dental/vision insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan with generous company matching and non-matching contributions and independent investment advisory services, accrued PTO, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, recognition program, employee referral program, and employee activities. Company paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability is also provided.

An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Women, Veterans, Disabilities

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.