Market Design Specialist - Energy Market Design

The posting, as New York ISO wrote it

The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) manages the efficient flow of electricity on more than 11,000 circuit-miles of high-voltage transmission lines, dispatching power from hundreds of generating units across the state.

The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) applies cutting-edge technology to operating a reliable electricity system, managing competitive markets for wholesale electricity, and planning for the Empire State's energy future. The NYISO’s Market Structures department invites applications for a full-time Market Design Specialist to join our Energy Market Design team.

The Market Design Specialist will act as a technical expert in the design, modification, and implementation of market rules for the NYISO’s market products. They will work collaboratively with internal and external NYISO stakeholders to facilitate and support the research and design of new market rules and products and develop enhancements to existing market rules and products. They will assist in the development of new business processes, market rules, and tariff changes. The Market Design Specialist will lead the development of business requirements to implement new market designs. They will present proposals for new and evolving market designs and rules to NYISO stakeholders, including internal NYISO staff, senior management, market participants, and others. They will act as the primary point of contact between market participants and internal NYISO stakeholders. They will support project teams with the implementation of market designs.

Successful candidates will be self-motivated professionals who display effective leadership in a team-based environment. They will have prior experience managing multiple competing priorities and vendor relationships. They will be expected to develop a clear understanding of the NYISO’s decision-making process and demonstrate the ability to anticipate and address organizational and team needs. They will possess good judgment, communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyze NYISO markets to identify potential market design flaws and opportunities for improvements in both market effectiveness and efficiency. Such analysis will focus on market outcomes as they relate to various system conditions, market participant behavior, reliability needs and public policies.
• Gather, organize, summarize, distribute, and act upon expert feedback from internal NYISO subject matter experts, NYISO consultants, and external stakeholders.
• Analyze market evolution recommendations to determine their feasibility and their potential effectiveness to achieve desired outcomes.
• Lead the development of product-based solutions to problems identified or recognized needs for increased functionality or effectiveness.
• Prepare presentations for and collect information and perspectives from discussions with market stakeholders.
• Prepare market design concept reports includ

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• Ability to concisely summarize and visualize complex data using a multitude of data visualization techniques (graphs, maps, charts, tables, figures, etc.).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to perform routine office tasks. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Contact with staff and public will occur. Travel may be required to attend and/or conduct meetings, conferences and training. This position may require work on nights, weekends or holidays.

At the NYISO, we realize the importance of balancing the availability of remote work with the inherent value of bringing people together to attain success in the areas of maximum collaboration, relationship building and growth, teamwork, innovation and problem solving, as well as professional development and mentoring. In this role, you will be required to work onsite from our Rensselaer, NY location several days per workweek, with the option to work remotely on the remaining days. You will also be expected to respond to all business needs that may require any increase to the regular onsite requirements.

The NYISO takes pride in recruiting, developing and retaining highly talented individuals. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a comprehensive benefits package and innovative reward programs.

All offers of employment will be made contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screening and background check.

The NYISO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.

Salary Range
$80,800 — $135,000 USD