Demand Response Team Advisor
About The Position
As a Demand Response Team Advisor at MISO, you will help shape how Demand Response Resources (DRR) and Distributed Energy Resources (DER) participate in energy markets and support reliable grid operations. In this strategic, collaborative role, you will explore emerging technologies, evaluate market design enhancements, and develop solutions to maximize the value of these resources. You will work with teams across MISO and external stakeholders to address complex challenges and advance resource integration. Success includes developing actionable recommendations and a strategic roadmap to strengthen DRR and DER integration, participation, and performance; evaluating market structures and proposing enhancements to market models, business rules, and processes; researching technologies and industry trends that can improve grid reliability and market efficiency; and translating technical, economic, and regulatory challenges into recommendations, reports, presentations, and white papers for MISO leadership and industry stakeholders. MISO operates one of the world's largest and most complex electric grids and manages electricity transmission and markets serving 47 million people across North America. This role contributes to the evolution of the grid, including responding to growing large-load demand and supporting reliable electricity delivery.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field.
- At least four years of relevant experience.
- At least four years of experience in energy markets, operations research, economic analysis, or related technical disciplines.
- Understanding of Demand Response Resources, Distributed Energy Resources, and their potential roles in wholesale electricity markets.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to evaluate complex challenges and develop practical solutions.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to present complex technical information clearly to leadership, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.
- Ability to lead initiatives, coordinate projects, and build productive relationships across multiple business areas.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree or PhD.
Responsibilities
- Develop actionable recommendations and a strategic roadmap to strengthen Demand Response and DER integration, participation, and performance in MISO markets and operations.
- Evaluate market structures, identify improvement opportunities, and propose enhancements to market models, business rules, and processes.
- Research emerging technologies, industry trends, and approaches that can improve Demand Response and DER contributions to grid reliability and market efficiency.
- Translate technical, economic, and regulatory challenges into recommendations, reports, presentations, and white papers for MISO leadership and industry stakeholders.
- Lead initiatives, coordinate projects, and build productive relationships across business areas and with external stakeholders.
Benefits
- Annual bonus eligibility based on individual performance and company objectives.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including 401k, vacation, and sick and safe time, available on the first day of employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
