Manager, Market Research and Engineering

The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) manages the efficient flow of electricity on more than 11,000 circuit-miles of high-voltage transmission lines, dispatching power from hundreds of generating units across the state.

The NYISO's Market Structures department invites applications for a full-time Manager, Market Research and Engineering.

The Manager, Market Research and Engineering, is responsible for defining and leading research and development activities to achieve long-term market vision. Working with Market Design, Market Operations, Grid Operations, Market Mitigation and Analysis, Information Technology, and Project and Product Management, they will direct research that supports NYISO's strategic initiatives and objectives. The position will lead the development and evolution of NYISO's market technology solutions and lead preliminary and feasibility simulation studies for future market products, ensuring that they are beneficial in the NYISO market product portfolios. The position is also responsible for ensuring applications software is functional to operate these markets in accordance with market rules and reliability criteria. Manage related projects which will build off the Energy Market System (EMS) and Business Market System (BMS) to handle the emerging technologies of resources used to meet New York State renewable power goals. The position also has responsibility for managing the external R&D engagements for NYISO.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with market design, project implementation, IT and Operations teams and act as a liaison between the different teams through the market design phase of a project.
• Define and lead studies of future market products and technologies by prototyping and simulations, using historical data or other sound technical approaches, to validate the completeness and accuracy of requirements, robustness of the available technology, evaluate the potential market outcomes and consumer impacts, consider potential market behavioral risks and to confirm that all applicable compliance objectives are met by the requirements. Present and defend new designs and solutions to stakeholders, regulators and senior management.
• Collaborate with other ISOs / RTOs in technology and business solutions evaluation and development. Monitor technical and business development plans of regional ISOs / RTOs, FERC, academia and industry organizations. In coordination with NYISO senior management, develop technical and business evolution initiatives to pursue.
• Participate as the NYISO representative on external Industry Advisory Boards (e.g. PSERC, EPRI, CEATI, CIGRE) to provide leadership in scoping and prioritizing trends in the industry that can be applied to enhance the NYISO markets. Participate in major national and international conferences and seminars.

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SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does possess supervisory responsibility and there are non-supervisory employees who report to this position.

QUALIFICATIONS :

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to perform routine office tasks. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 15 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Contact with staff and public will occur. Travel may be required to attend and / or conduct meetings, conferences and training. This position may require work on nights, weekends or holidays.

The NYISO takes pride in recruiting, developing and retaining highly talented individuals. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a comprehensive benefits package and innovative reward programs.

At the NYISO, we realize the importance of balancing the availability of remote work with the inherent value of bringing people together to attain success in the areas of maximum collaboration, relationship building and growth, teamwork, innovation and problem solving, as well as professional development and mentoring. In this role, you will be required to work onsite from our Rensselaer, NY location several days per workweek, with the option to work remotely on the remaining days. You will also be expected to respond to all business needs that may require any increase to the regular onsite requirements.

All offers of employment will be made contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screening and background check.

The NYISO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.

Salary Range

$131,700 — $228,400 USD