Manager Resource Adequacy Planning

Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO); Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 157,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) is seeking a Manager Resource Adequacy Planning to drive probabilistic studies and reliability assessments in support of RA outcomes. You will coordinate with customers, state and federal regulators, and stakeholders to improve efficiency and sustain RA activities within existing tools and processes.

In this role you will train and manage a RA team, applying deep knowledge of RA practices and market design.

Qualifications

• Requires 2+ years of technical experience in Resource Adequacy or related field.
• Requires at least 2 years of staff management experience.
• Requires 5+ years in ISO/RTO RA, generation interconnection, transmission planning, or related areas.

Responsibilities

• Drive RA studies and reliability assessments to ensure timely, tariff-compliant outcomes.
• Engage customers, regulators, and stakeholders to improve efficiency and RA processes.
• Lead and train the RA planning team; focus on capability development and succession planning.
• Identify and spearhead process and technology changes aligned with MISO objectives.

Skills

Resource Adequacy

Staff management

Regulatory engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics

Bachelor's degree in Economics

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree

Job description

• Master’s degree in engineering, economics, or business

Description

Location: Carmel, IN or Eagan, MN

In the pivotal role of Manager Resource Adequacy Planning , you will drive business activities to ensure Resource Adequacy (RA) outcomes through probabilistic studies and reliability assessments are achieved promptly and in compliance with the tariff. You will play a part in facilitating executive communication and presentations on future RA scenarios and their implications. Your responsibilities will include extensive engagement with customers, state and federal regulators, and stakeholders, driving enhancements to improve efficiency, and ensuring the reliable integration of RA reforms within existing business tools and processes. Additionally, you will focus on developing team capabilities and results with an emphasis on business continuity, skillset relevance, and succession planning.

In your first year as Manager Resource Adequacy Planning , your success will be measured by your ability to train & manage performance of team members, your ability to apply a comprehensive understanding of RA business practices, tools, and stakeholder needs to sustain and enhance ongoing RA activities and outcomes. You will also identify and spearhead process and technology changes in alignment with MISO's corporate objectives.

We Seek Candidates Who Possess The Following Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Economics, Mathematics or related degree; and at least two years technical experience in Resource Adequacy, or related field
• At least two years of experience of staff management.
• At least five years of experience within any of the following areas: ISO/RTO Resource Adequacy, Generation interconnection or Transmission Planning, Utility resource planning, state regulatory engagement, energy/capacity market design or operations

While not mandatory, the following attributes would be highly desirable

• Master’s degree in engineering, economics, or business

Appropriate level will be determined based upon experience and knowledge.

See what MISO is all about!

The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $157,000-$182,000 USD annually. Base salary range for this position is included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individual competencies, education/professional certifications, and qualifications/experience.

Position is also eligible for an annual bonus if individual performance and company objectives are met. At MISO we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 401k, vacation, sick and safe time, available on your first day of employment.

Transformative innovation is happening in the electric industry, from digitalizing homes and distributed resources to renewable energy and an ever-changing grid. MISO manages the electricity superhighway in the Central U.S. and using groundbreaking research and sophisticated technology, our highly skilled employees ensure power flows reliably to 47 million Americans. Operating the electricity grid, running a robust energy market, planning for a bright future – it’s what our immensely hard-working and dedicated team does every day.

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Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors or better in Mathematics
• Bachelors or better in Economics
• Bachelors or better in Engineering

Preferred

• Masters or better

Experience

Required

• 2 years: Technical experience in Resource Adequacy, or closely related field.
• 5 years: Experience within any of the following areas: ISO/RTO Resource Adequacy, Generation interconnection or Transmission Planning, Utility resource planning, state regulatory engagement, energy/capacity market design or operations
• 2 years: Experience with staff management.

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Job Category: Engineering

Full-Time