FERC/PJM ADVISOR PSC COMMISSION ADVISOR

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maryland Public Service Commission seeks a Senior Advisor to the Commissioners to focus on policy matters related to PJM Interconnection, Inc. and FERC that impact Maryland. The role supports the Commissioners with research, analysis, and recommendations on complex policy, legal, and technical issues.

Strong written and verbal communication is required, with expertise in PJM and FERC valued. The position targets three experts with backgrounds in engineering, economics, or law, providing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, economics, law, or related field.
• Four years of policy analysis experience in legal, utility, energy, engineering, or economics.
• Two years working on PJM and/or FERC issues.

Responsibilities

• Research and advise Commissioners on PJM and FERC matters affecting Maryland.
• Prepare reports and briefings for policy, legal, and technical issues.
• Participate in meetings, hearings, and stakeholder discussions related to PJM and FERC.
• Provide recommendations on energy policy and regulatory matters.

Skills

PJM expertise

FERC knowledge

Policy analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

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.

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

This Advisor role will directly support the Commissioners, conducting research and providing advice on various technical/policy issues, as well as other 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.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.