Director, Maryland's Independent Energy Planning Office

Governor's Office; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The Governor's Office seeks a Director for the Strategic Energy Planning Office to establish and lead Maryland's independent energy planning function. You will guide load forecasting, scenario modeling, stakeholder engagement, and deliver a long-range risk report to the Governor and General Assembly on a fixed cadence.

The role requires gubernatorial appointment and Maryland Senate confirmation, with a five-year term.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in economics, engineering, public policy, law, or related field.
• At least five years of professional experience in wholesale electricity markets, resource adequacy, or electric system planning in a supervisory or leadership capacity.
• Demonstrated ability to direct production-cost, capacity-expansion, and load-forecast modeling and manage modeling consultants.
• Deep expertise in RTO/ISO planning or markets experience (PJM preferred) and ability to translate technical results for principals, legislators, and stakeholders.
• Start-up capability with a record of building or scaling analytical teams, programs, or practices.
• Credibility across Maryland energy stakeholders with sound judgment about independent analysis versus policy advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation and stand up of the Strategic Energy Planning Office from the ground up.
• Oversee load forecasting and scenario modeling to inform policy and planning.
• Manage stakeholder engagement with the Governor, General Assembly, and energy sector participants.
• Deliver a comprehensive risk report on Maryland's energy outlook by September 1, 2028 and every three years thereafter.

Skills

Energy market analysis

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Modeling (load forecast)

Start-up capability

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in economics, engineering, public policy, law, or related field

Job description

The Governor's Office seeks a Director for the Strategic Energy Planning Office to establish and lead Maryland's independent energy planning function. You will guide load forecasting, scenario modeling, stakeholder engagement, and deliver a long-range risk report to the Governor and General Assembly on a fixed cadence.

The role requires gubernatorial appointment and Maryland Senate confirmation, with a five-year term.