Senior Analyst Demand Response Team

Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO); Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid paternity leave

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

A prominent energy organization is seeking a Senior Analyst for the Demand Response Team to conduct in-depth analysis of market operations and contribute to shaping energy policies. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and at least four years of experience in energy markets or power system analysis. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and be able to translate technical data into clear recommendations. This full-time role offers competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and economic study skills.
• Independent judgment with problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to translate technical findings into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Analyze system and market operations for insights.
• Work with stakeholders to develop optimal participation processes.
• Conduct market competitiveness assessments.
• Measure and evaluate performance of DER, LMR, and DR.

Skills

Analytical skills

Economic study skills

Problem-solving capabilities

Understanding energy markets

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, economics, finance, or business

Tools

Data analysis tools (R, Eviews, SAS, Python, VBA, Tableau)

Power engineering tools (PSSe, PowerGem, Plexos, PowerWorld)

Job description

Join to apply for the Senior Analyst Demand Response Team role at Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO).

As a Demand Response Team Senior Analyst, you’ll dive deep into the performance and behaviors of these emerging resources, evaluate market efficiency, and influence how they participate in the wholesale and capacity markets. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on analytical challenges, enjoys working across teams, and wants to influence policy which shapes resource participation.

What You’ll Do

• Analyze system and market operations, uncovering insights on pricing, participant activity, and supply‑demand dynamics.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to develop processes and policies to ensure optimal and appropriate participation in capacity and energy markets.
• Conduct market competitiveness and efficiency assessments to ensure a fair, reliable marketplace.
• Measure, verify, and evaluate DER, LMR, and DR performance while ensuring compliance with testing requirements.
• Contribute to new market design initiatives that adapt to the industry’s evolving landscape.

What You Bring

• Strong analytical and economic study skills with the ability to spot trends and anomalies in complex data.
• Independent judgment and problem‑solving capabilities to make timely, effective recommendations.
• Ability to translate technical findings into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders.
• Interest in energy markets, resource optimization, and shaping the future of DER/DR/LMR integration.

We Are Looking For Talented Professionals Who Have

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, economics, finance, or business.
• At least four years’ experience, ideally within any of the following: energy market forecasting and analysis, power system analysis and operation and associated software development, statistical and econometrics analysis, market design, optimization algorithms.

While not required, it would be great if you had some of the following:

• Master’s Degree
• Working knowledge of data analysis tools and programming languages (e.g. R, Eviews, SAS, Python, VBA, Tableau).
• Experience working with power engineering tools (e.g. PSSe, PowerGem, Plexos, PowerWorld).
• Previous deregulated wholesale electricity market or utility experience.
• Previous energy industry experience with a Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) market participant.

Appropriate level will be determined based upon experience and knowledge.

The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $90,000-$107,000 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 45 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.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Disability insurance
• Tuition assistance
• Paid paternity leave
• Paid maternity leave

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Utilities