Manager, Day-Ahead Scheduling and Real-Time Trading

Guzman Energy; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

401(k) with company match

Flexible PTO

Parking or RTD pass subsidy

Gym membership

Job summary

Guzman Energy seeks a Manager of Day-Ahead Scheduling and Real-Time Trading to lead a 24/7 desk in Denver, CO. You will supervise Real-Time Traders and Schedulers, drive playbooks, and own desk performance and escalation protocols in a fast-moving energy market.

This role emphasizes onboarding and training, team development, and cross-functional collaboration with settlements and compliance. Strong risk management and coaching ability are essential, with in-person collaboration in a modern

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Finance, or a related quantitative discipline.
• 3+ years of real-time power trading, day-ahead scheduling, or system operations experience.
• Prior mentorship, training, or peer-leadership responsibility on a trading or operations desk.
• Working knowledge of transmission scheduling and procurement: OASIS mechanics, PTP rights, e-tagging, and interchange scheduling.
• Ability to make fast, sound decisions under pressure and to direct others while doing it.
• Clear written and verbal communication; ability to coach a trainee and write event summaries.
• Proficiency with trading platforms such as OATI WebTrader, webSmartOASIS, and webSmartTag, plus Microsoft Excel.
• Willingness to cover shifts and respond to off-hours escalation when needed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise traders and schedulers on shift during business hours; serve as escalation point for pricing, scheduling, and reliability questions.
• Deliver onboarding and training curriculum for new traders, schedulers, and trainees; track progression.
• Maintain the published shift schedule and handle time-off requests; contribute to performance reviews.
• Lead day-ahead scheduling, load/resource submissions, and market data quality checks before deadlines.
• Oversee real-time loads, resources, and storage assets; ensure trades align with approved strategy.

Skills

Real-time trading

Day-ahead scheduling

Mentorship

OASIS scheduling

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business/Engineering/Finance)

Tools

OATI WebTrader

webSmartOASIS

webSmartTag

Excel

Job description

Manager, Day-Ahead Scheduling and Real-Time Trading

Guzman Energy | Denver, CO | Full-Time, In-Person

About Guzman Energy

Guzman Energy is a wholesale power provider dedicated to revolutionizing the energy landscape through innovative solutions and community partnerships. Serving cooperatives, municipalities, and tribes across North America, and data centers, hospitals, and large loads in those communities, we combine entrepreneurial spirit with deep industry expertise to create value in complex energy markets. Our team of approximately 80 professionals is committed to providing competitive pricing and reliable service for our customers.

Position Overview

Guzman Energy is seeking a Manager of Day-Ahead Scheduling and Real-Time Trading to lead the day-to-day operation of our 24/7 trading and scheduling desk. This role owns shift coverage, training, procedure adherence, desk reporting, and direct supervision of Real-Time Traders, Real-Time Schedulers, and Day-Ahead Schedulers.

Key Responsibilities

Day-to-Day Desk Supervision

• Supervise traders and schedulers on shift during business hours. Serve as the first escalation point for pricing, scheduling, and reliability questions
• Hold the desk to established playbooks, procedures, and escalation paths
• Run desk communication so position, exposure, and open items transfer cleanly between shifts
• Cover trading and scheduling seats as needed during absences, training, and peak activity
• Lead monthly desk huddles

Team Development and Administration

• Maintain the published shift schedule, process time-off requests, and flag coverage gaps
• Deliver the onboarding and training curriculum for new traders, schedulers, and trainees. Track progression
• Provide ongoing coaching and documented feedback. Contribute written input to formal performance reviews
• Participate in interviews and provide hiring recommendations
• Maintain documentation: procedures, checklists, contact lists, and training materials

Day-Ahead Scheduling

• Supervise the day-ahead cycle: load and resource submissions, market awards, and interchange scheduling. Verify accuracy before submission deadlines
• Ensure e-tagging, checkout, and after-the-fact corrections are complete and timely
• Coordinate with settlements on data accuracy and dispute identification
• Confirm outage submissions and offer/bid data quality across markets

Real-Time Trading Support

• Oversee real-time management of loads, resources, and storage assets during business hours, including BESS dispatch execution against approved strategy
• Monitor system conditions, load deviations, and market signals. Direct the desk's tactical response within established risk parameters
• Coordinate with cash/term traders so intraday activity stays aligned with the broader position

Compliance and Reporting

• Ensure desk activity complies with NERC, ISO/RTO, and Guzman Energy Risk Management policies
• Own daily desk reporting: performance summaries, market notes, and event write-ups
• Compile documentation for audits, data requests, and market monitoring inquiries
• Track trader and scheduler certifications, market registrations, and training requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Finance, or a related quantitative discipline
• 3 or more years of experience in real-time power trading, day-ahead scheduling, or system operations
• Prior mentorship, training, or peer-leadership responsibility on a trading or operations desk
• Working knowledge of transmission scheduling and procurement: OASIS mechanics, PTP rights, e-tagging, and interchange scheduling
• Ability to make fast, sound decisions under pressure and to direct others while doing it
• Clear written and verbal communication. Able to coach a trainee, write a clean event summary, and brief upper management
• Proficiency with trading platforms such as OATI WebTrader, webSmartOASIS, and webSmartTag, as well as Microsoft Excel
• Willingness to cover shifts and respond to off-hours escalation when coverage or reliability events require it

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience as a market participant in CAISO, SPP, MISO, ERCOT, or PJM
• Formal supervisory or team lead experience
• Experience delivering or building desk training programs
• Technical skills (Python, SQL, R, or dashboard tools) applied to desk reporting and automation
• Understanding of NERC reliability standards and energy scheduling protocols. NERC certification a plus
• Alignment with Guzman Energy's mission to deliver innovative, equitable, and sustainable energy solutions

What the Guz Offers

• Competitive base salary: $120,000-$150,000 commensurate with experience and Denver, CO market rate
• Performance-based bonus opportunity
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible PTO policy
• Parking or RTD pass subsidy
• Complimentary gym membership in office building

This position is based in our Denver office with an in-person work requirement. Our collaborative culture values innovation, integrity, & impact. You will work in a modern office environment alongside passionate professionals committed to transforming the energy industry.

Guzman is an equal opportunity employer and hires without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, citizenship, national origin, marital, military and veteran status, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

This position will remain open through September 25, 2026.