Strategic Insights Advisor II

MISO • Carmel, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Strategic Insights Advisor II helps MISO anticipate and prepare for changes in the energy landscape by analyzing market trends, generation transitions, load growth, new technologies, and regulatory developments. The role collaborates with teams across System Planning, Operations, Resource Adequacy, Corporate Strategy, Finance, and External Affairs to identify future risks and opportunities, develop forecasting scenarios, and strengthen long-term planning. The advisor turns complex information into clear recommendations and contributes to strategic discussions and analytical innovation.

Key areas of work include researching trends affecting the electric grid; analyzing industry information to anticipate generation additions, retirements, and changing electricity demand; evaluating advanced weather modeling and forecasting methods; and supporting future planning scenarios through data validation, stronger assumptions, and consistent quarterly reporting processes.

Requirements

• 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.
• Demonstrated knowledge of energy markets, electric system planning, distributed energy resources (DERs), data centers, or utility forecasting and/or operations.
• Strong analytical and research skills, including the ability to evaluate complex information and identify meaningful trends.
• Demonstrated ability to translate technical industry findings into concise, actionable insights for leadership.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with independent system operators (ISOs/RTOs) and wholesale electricity markets.
• Experience supporting scenario-based planning or long-range outlooks.

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 demands.
• 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 teams across System Planning, Operations, Resource Adequacy, Corporate Strategy, Finance, and External Affairs to identify future risks and opportunities and develop forecasting scenarios.
• Translate complex industry and technical findings into concise, actionable insights and recommendations for leadership.
• Contribute to strategic conversations and strengthen MISO's long-term planning capabilities.

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