Analyst II Market Evaluation

MISO • Carmel, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Market Evaluation Analyst II performs economic and statistical analysis of MISO’s wholesale electricity markets, focusing on market and system performance, efficiency, behaviors, and impacts. The analyst evaluates market outcomes and operational events, uses data to identify potential issues in MISO’s markets and systems, and translates complex information into useful insights. The role contributes to market design improvements and analytical projects that benefit MISO’s stakeholders and end-use customers.

The analyst independently evaluates market and system operations, market products, Market Participant behaviors, and resulting outcomes. They assess market health and performance, report on market and operational events, organize and analyze complex datasets, and use data analysis, visualization, and advanced data technologies to address business problems. The role also contributes to projects that improve analytical capabilities, streamline processes, and automate repetitive activities.

MISO manages the electricity grid and energy market across the Central U.S., helping ensure reliable power for 47 million people throughout North America. This role supports the grid’s continued evolution and MISO’s response to growing large-load demand.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Economics, Operations Research, or another related field.
• At least two 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 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 market outcomes.
• Develop a working knowledge of MISO’s wholesale electricity markets, systems, processes, and products.
• Assess market health and performance; provide timely analysis and reporting on market and operational events; identify outcomes requiring additional evaluation.
• Collect, organize, and analyze complex datasets to identify patterns, trends, behaviors, and potential market or system issues.
• Use data analysis, visualization, and advanced data technologies to solve business problems and expand analytical capabilities.
• Translate complex analysis into clear findings and recommendations for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Contribute to projects that strengthen analytical capabilities, streamline processes, and automate repetitive activities.
• Contribute to team goals, generate insights, ask relevant questions, and identify opportunities to improve market performance.

Benefits

• 401k
• Vacation
• Sick and safe time available on the first day of employment
• Eligible for an annual bonus if individual performance and company objectives are met

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level