Senior Analyst Policy and Stakeholder Engagement

Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO); Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K on day one

Vacation and sick time

Job summary

Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) is seeking a Communications & External Relations professional to facilitate policy-focused discussions with stakeholders and manage annual meeting schedules. You will advise staff, develop meeting materials, and leverage AI tools to analyze data and support decision-making.

The role emphasizes stakeholder engagement, governance knowledge, and strong communication skills within the energy sector.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• AI proficiency (transcription, summarization, analytic tools).
• Experience with stakeholder/membership organizations, Board/Committee structures, meeting administration, and workflow analysis.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate policy-focused discussions between MISO and stakeholders.
• Plan and manage annual meeting schedules across multiple groups.
• Support agenda development, material review, and general process guidance.
• Advise staff on contentious issues and stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Develop and post stakeholder meeting materials and communications.
• Use AI tools to automate tasks, analyze data, generate insights, and support decision-making.
• Coordinate with conference services, vendors, and hosts for seamless meeting execution.
• Track attendance, issues, and action items; maintain issue-tracking tools.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and recommend changes.
• Facilitate cross-departmental communication and issue coordination.
• Document risks, gaps, and improvement areas.
• Provide excellent customer and stakeholder service.
• Complete additional duties as assigned

Education

Engineering

Political Science

Public Relations

Business Administration

Communication

Job description

• Facilitate policy‑focused discussions between MISO and stakeholders
• Plan and manage annual meeting schedules across multiple groups
• Support agenda development, material review, and general process guidance
• Advise staff on contentious issues and stakeholder engagement strategies
• Develop and post stakeholder meeting materials and communications
• Use AI tools to automate tasks, analyze data, generate insights, and support decision‑making
• Coordinate with conference services, vendors, and hosts for seamless meeting execution
• Track attendance, issues, and action items; maintain issue‑tracking tools
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and recommend changes
• Facilitate cross‑departmental communication and issue coordination
• Document risks, gaps, and improvement areas
• Provide excellent customer and stakeholder service
• Complete additional duties as assigned

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate policy‑focused discussions between MISO and stakeholders
• Plan and manage annual meeting schedules across multiple groups
• Support agenda development, material review, and general process guidance
• Advise staff on contentious issues and stakeholder engagement strategies
• Develop and post stakeholder meeting materials and communications
• Use AI tools to automate tasks, analyze data, generate insights, and support decision‑making
• Coordinate with conference services, vendors, and hosts for seamless meeting execution
• Track attendance, issues, and action items; maintain issue‑tracking tools
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and recommend changes
• Facilitate cross‑departmental communication and issue coordination
• Document risks, gaps, and improvement areas
• Provide excellent customer and stakeholder service
• Complete additional duties as assigned

Technical Skills

• Ability to develop, communicate, and coordinate project plans
• Strong comprehension of complex business scenarios and data analysis
• Proficiency with AI transcription/summarization tools
• Understanding of committee structures and stakeholder governance
• Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and adapt in a fast‑paced environment
• Customer service and stakeholder relationship management
• Internal liaison leadership and coordination
• Knowledge of parliamentary procedures

What We Are Looking For…

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Public Relations, Political Science, Technical Communications, Engineering, or related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• AI proficiency (transcription, summarization, analytic tools)
• Knowledge of parliamentary procedures preferred
• Experience with stakeholder/membership organizations, Board/Committee structures, meeting administration, and workflow analysis
• Energy industry experience preferred

At MISO we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 401K available on your first day of employment.

Appropriate level will be determined upon offer.

The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $90,000-115,000 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.

MISO manages the electricity superhighway in the Central U.S. Through use of groundbreaking research and advanced 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 talented and dedicated team does every day.

MISO, What We Do (https://vimeo.com/935124142/5c8d23402d)

Qualifications

Education

Required

• Bachelors or better in Engineering
• Bachelors or better in Political Science
• Bachelors or better in Public Relations
• Bachelors or better in Business Administration
• Bachelors or better in Communication

Equal Opportunity Employer

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For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

Job Category:

Communications & External Relations

Full-Time