Analyst II Market Evaluation

Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO)•Eagan, MN

2d•$71,000 - $96,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a Market Evaluation Analyst II, you will perform analysis and economic studies focused on the performance, efficiency, behaviors, and overall impact of MISO’s wholesale electricity markets. You will evaluate market outcomes and operational events, use data to identify potential issues within MISO’s markets and systems, and turn complex information into meaningful insights. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to market design improvements and analytical projects that can positively impact MISO’s stakeholders and, ultimately, the end-use customers we serve. In one year, you will know you’re successful if: You independently perform statistical and economic analyses of market and system operations, market products, Market Participant behaviors, and resulting market outcomes You have developed a strong working knowledge of MISO’s wholesale electricity markets and understand how our market systems, processes, and products work together You assess the health and performance of MISO’s markets, provide timely analysis and reporting on market and operational events, and identify outcomes that may require additional evaluation You collect, organize, and analyze complex datasets to identify meaningful patterns, trends, behaviors, and potential market or system issues You use data analysis, visualization, and other advanced data technologies to solve business problems and expand the team’s analytical capabilities You translate complex analysis into clear findings and recommendations that support business decisions and can be effectively communicated to both technical and non-technical audiences You contribute to key projects that strengthen the team’s analytical capabilities, including identifying opportunities to streamline processes and automate repetitive activities You contribute to team goals, create useful insights, ask relevant questions, and help identify opportunities to improve market performance

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Economics, Operations Research, or another related field
At least two (2) years of relevant professional experience
Strong experience with data analysis tools and programming languages such as R, EViews, SAS, Python, VBA, Power BI, and Azure
Experience developing metrics, visualizations, and reports, including automating reporting processes and creating alerts to identify meaningful changes or trends

Nice To Haves

Experience in areas such as energy market forecasting and analysis, power system analysis and operations, software development, data science, statistical or econometric analysis, or wholesale market design
Previous experience working within deregulated wholesale electricity markets or the utility industry
Experience within the energy industry, particularly with a Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) or Market Participant

Responsibilities

Perform statistical and economic analyses of market and system operations, market products, Market Participant behaviors, and resulting market outcomes
Develop a strong working knowledge of MISO’s wholesale electricity markets and understand how our market systems, processes, and products work together
Assess the health and performance of MISO’s markets, provide timely analysis and reporting on market and operational events, and identify outcomes that may require additional evaluation
Collect, organize, and analyze complex datasets to identify meaningful patterns, trends, behaviors, and potential market or system issues
Use data analysis, visualization, and other advanced data technologies to solve business problems and expand the team’s analytical capabilities
Translate complex analysis into clear findings and recommendations that support business decisions and can be effectively communicated to both technical and non-technical audiences
Contribute to key projects that strengthen the team’s analytical capabilities, including identifying opportunities to streamline processes and automate repetitive activities
Contribute to team goals, create useful insights, ask relevant questions, and help identify opportunities to improve market performance