Strategic Insights Advisor II
About The Position
The Strategic Insights Advisor II helps MISO anticipate and prepare for changes in the energy landscape. The role analyzes market trends, generation transitions, load growth, new technologies, and regulatory developments to provide actionable insights that support business decisions. Working collaboratively with System Planning, Operations, Resource Adequacy, Corporate Strategy, Finance, and External Affairs, the advisor identifies future risks and opportunities, develops forecasting scenarios, and strengthens long-term planning capabilities. The role also contributes to strategic discussions, introduces analytical approaches, and turns complex information into clear recommendations. Success includes researching trends affecting the electric grid; analyzing utility integrated resource plans, corporate announcements, supply-chain developments, and other industry information to anticipate generation additions and retirements and changing electricity demand; evaluating weather modeling techniques and improving forecasting methods; and preparing and validating data inputs and processes for quarterly generation and load reporting.
Requirements
- Demonstrated knowledge of energy markets, electric system planning, distributed energy resources, data centers, or utility forecasting and/or operations.
- Demonstrated ability to translate technical industry findings into concise, actionable insights for leadership.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
- Familiarity with independent system operators (ISOs/RTOs) and wholesale electricity markets.
- Experience supporting scenario-based planning or long-range outlooks.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Economics, Engineering, Data Science, Public Policy, Business, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of relevant professional experience.
- Strong analytical and research skills, including the ability to evaluate complex information and identify meaningful trends.
Responsibilities
- Conduct qualitative and quantitative research on load growth, emerging technologies, distributed energy resources, market developments, and other trends affecting the electric grid.
- Analyze utility integrated resource plans, corporate announcements, supply-chain developments, and other industry information to anticipate generation additions, retirements, and changing electricity demand.
- Evaluate and apply advanced weather modeling techniques and improve forecasting methodologies.
- Develop innovative, scalable analytical processes that improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Prepare and validate data inputs, strengthen forecasting assumptions, and establish consistent processes for quarterly generation and load reporting.
- Collaborate with System Planning, Operations, Resource Adequacy, Corporate Strategy, Finance, and External Affairs to identify future risks and opportunities and develop forecasting scenarios.
- Translate complex technical and industry findings into concise, actionable insights and recommendations for leadership.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, including 401k, vacation, and sick and safe time available on the first day of employment.
- Eligible for an annual bonus if individual performance and company objectives are met.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
