Deputy of Markets Policy

Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc.•Westminster, CO

22h•$139,000 - $180,000

About The Position

The Deputy of Markets Policy advocates for Tri-State in regional organized wholesale energy market forums and prepares policy positions on market tariffs, protocols, business practice changes, and initiatives. The role leads Energy Management’s monitoring and dissemination of organized market activity and develops recommended policy positions for Tri-State leadership. It works directly with Tri-State leaders and staff and collaborates with Energy Management leaders to manage and support organized market, regulatory, corporate, and member program efforts. The position may take on high-level work streams from Energy Management Vice Presidents and Senior Manager staff. Tri-State is a not-for-profit wholesale power supply cooperative serving electric distribution cooperative and public power district members in Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico, and Wyoming. It delivers electricity and energy services to nearly one million consumers across roughly 200,000 square miles. The organization is headquartered in Westminster, Colorado, and employs approximately 1,000 people across five states. The hiring salary range is $139,000–$180,000. Actual compensation may vary based on work experience, education, and skill level. The role requires travel of less than 10% when needed and the ability to work overtime at any time of day or week to support continuous electric service.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, Business, Public Administration, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated understanding of organized wholesale energy market structures, state and federal utility regulations, and transmission or market-provider tariffs.
Ability to identify functional-area business needs, establish goals, objectives, and timelines, and align work with enterprise goals.
Ability to monitor changing industry conditions, organized-market policy developments, and FERC requirements, and develop conceptual and technical solutions.
Ability to manage multiple priorities across projects and programs and work cooperatively with leaders and staff at a rigorous pace and volume.
Ability to coordinate internal and external resources and develop solutions involving economic, technical, and operational considerations.
Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal, communication, and presentation skills, including the ability to prepare reports, position papers, and policy recommendations and work effectively with legal staff.
Ability to analyze complex regulatory, financial, and technical information and develop solutions.
Ability to serve as a liaison between departments and external stakeholders and establish effective working relationships.
General knowledge of regional markets, power supply resources, transmission systems, and developing organized markets.
Working knowledge of power systems and generation economic modeling.
Ability to analyze problems and develop strategic and functional solutions while considering impacts on the overall business.
Ability to work as a strong team player in a matrix organization.
Willingness to travel less than 10% as needed; must possess a valid driver’s license.
Ability to work overtime at any time of day or week.
Ability to perform the essential functions reliably and predictably to support continuous electric service.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of experience in organized wholesale power markets and/or managing complex, deadline-driven projects or initiatives with diverse stakeholders.
Basic understanding of utility tariffs for programs and rates.
Basic working understanding of Robert’s Rules of Order.
Experience working with organization boards and/or committees.

Responsibilities

Prepare recommendations on market strategies and objectives aligned with Tri-State’s goals, and present them to Energy Management leadership and other internal stakeholders.
Promote Tri-State positions and objectives in market committees, working groups, and task forces.
Attend and participate in SPP RTO, Markets+, EDAM, and other organized market meetings; support Tri-State voting and sector representatives; and report developments to internal stakeholders.
Maintain effective working relationships with market staff and participants to resolve market policy issues.
Work with legal and regulatory teams to monitor, analyze, and participate as needed in market provider transmission tariff filings at FERC, as well as FERC rulemakings and technical conferences, protecting Tri-State’s interests in transmission and energy market policies.
Maintain compliance with company policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and applicable standards and laws.
Demonstrate and promote behaviors consistent with Tri-State’s cooperative culture, values, Board policies, and business practices.
Perform other related duties as assigned in support of Tri-State’s mission.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible work schedules, including compressed work week and telecommuting opportunities to work remotely up to 40%
Life insurance
401(k)
Long-term disability
Short-term disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid leave benefits