Senior Forecast Modeling Analyst

MISO; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 99,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Vacation and sick time

Annual bonus eligibility

Job summary

MISO in Carmel, Indiana is seeking a Senior Forecast Modeling Analyst to provide forecast and risk assessments of weather, load, wind and solar generation to support control room operations and situational awareness.

You will interpret data to determine their impact on load, renewable resources and outages, develop improved forecasting methodologies, and present risks with mitigation plans to management and forecast customers.

Qualifications

• Seven or more years of experience evaluating and interpreting data to formulate short and medium-range load forecasts for the bulk electric system.
• Ability to identify risk and quantify uncertainty as it relates to load forecasting and renewable generation resources.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, information systems, economics, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide forecast and risk assessments of weather, load, wind and solar generation to support control room operations and situational awareness.
• Interpret relevant data to determine impact to load, wind, solar, outages, etc.
• Analyze risks or uncertainties and present risks and mitigation plans to management and forecast customers.
• Develop and improve forecasting methodologies related to large and non-conforming loads.

Skills

Data interpretation

Forecast modeling

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, information systems, economics, mathematics, or related field

Job description

We are hiring a Senior Forecast Modeling Analyst to provide forecast and risk assessments of weather, load, wind and solar generation to support control room operations and situational awareness (e.g., Unit Commitment and Operations under extreme conditions). Additionally, interpret relevant data to determine their impact to load, wind, solar, outages etc. Lastly, analyze risks or uncertainties and present risks and mitigation plans to management and forecast customers.

As the Senior Forecast Modeling Analyst, you will have the opportunity to work on development and improvement in forecasting methodologies as it relates to Large and non-conforming loads.

In one year as our Senior Forecast Modeling Analyst, you will know you were successful if:

• You have demonstrated excellent communication skills with your peers and cohorts
• You maintain a collaborative environment and appropriately identify and quantify risk to support unit commitment decisions
• You are able to translate complex technical information and communicate throughout non-technical audiences

We are looking for hardworking professionals who have:

• Seven or more years of experience evaluating and interpreting data to formulate short and medium-range load forecasts for the bulk electric system with in-depth knowledge of the energy industry within an operations environment
• Ability to identify risk and quantify uncertainty as it relates to load forecasting and renewable generation resources
• Bachelor's in engineering, computer science, information systems, economics, mathematics, or related field

Appropriate level will be determined based upon experience and knowledge.

See what MISO is all about!

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 people. 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.

The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $99,000.00 - $124,000.00 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.

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