FERC/ PJM ADVISOR (PSC COMMISSION ADVISOR)

Maryland Public Service Commission; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maryland Public Service Commission seeks a Senior Advisor to the Commissioners to lead policy analysis on PJM Interconnection and FERC matters affecting Maryland. The role requires strong research, analytic writing, and clear communications to support Commissioners in decision-making on energy policy, regulation, and market issues.

Three subject-matter experts will join the team, with backgrounds in engineering, economics, or law, and the ability to translate complex regulatory concepts into

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in engineering, economics, law, or related degree.
• Four years of experience performing legal, utility, energy, engineering, or economic policy analysis or related duties.
• Two years of experience working on issues related to PJM and/or FERC.
• Note: An advanced degree may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Providing support, assistance and recommendations in matters relating to energy, focused on FERC and PJM, and in other matters before the Commission.
• Participating in Commissioner meetings, administrative meetings, and hearings.
• Participating in relevant meetings, stakeholder groups, and proceedings related to PJM and before FERC.
• Preparing reports and handling sensitive projects for the Commissioners.

Skills

Engineering

Economics

Law

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/economics/law

Job description

Introduction

The Maryland Public Service Commission is seeking a Senior Advisor to the Commissioners, focusing on policy matters related to PJM Interconnection, Inc. (PJM) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) that impact Maryland. This position will directly support the Commissioners by conducting research and providing advice on various policy, legal, and technical issues, as well as performing other duties. Excellent written and verbal analytical and communications skills are required to perform the duties of this position. The Commission is looking for three experts in PJM and FERC matters with backgrounds in either engineering, economics, or law.

GRADE

9990

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Public Service Commission

6 Saint Paul Street

Baltimore, MD 21202

POSITION DUTIES

• Providing support, assistance and recommendations in matters relating to energy, focused on FERC and PJM, and in other matters before the Commission.
• Participating in Commissioner meetings, administrative meetings, and hearings.
• Participating in relevant meetings, stakeholder groups, and proceedings related to PJM and before FERC.
• Preparing reports and handling sensitive projects for the Commissioners.

This is a Political Special Appointment position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university, in engineering, economics, law, or related degree.
• Experience: Four years of experience performing legal, utility, energy, engineering, or economic policy analysis or related duties.
• AND
• Two years of experience working on issues related to PJM and/or FERC.
• Note: An advanced degree may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A Graduate Degree or Juris Doctorate.
• Ratemaking experience at state regulatory commission, consumer advocate, or utility.
• Knowledge and a practical understanding of electricity and gas industries and wholesale markets.
• Knowledge and practical understanding of FERC and PJM and the Federal Power Act.
• Knowledge of transmission planning or operations or power plant operations.
• Knowledge of PJM Tariff, Reliability Assurance Agreement, and Operating Agreement and Manuals.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

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