NYISO · 1 week ago
Economist
Rensselaer, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $149K/yr
5+ years expThe New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) manages the efficient flow of electricity across the state and is seeking an Economist to shape the future structure of New York’s wholesale electricity markets. The role involves collaborating with stakeholders to develop innovative market designs and conducting in-depth research to support market evolution and reliability.
ElectronicsEnergy
Responsibilities
Develop models of NYISO markets and market mechanisms to provide an economic lens for reliability and market design decision making
Develop and advance recommendations to enhance the NYISO markets. Analyze NYISO data in the context of theoretical frameworks to identify potential market effectiveness and efficiency enhancements
Evaluate market design proposals from regulators, stakeholders, market monitors, policy makers and others to guide the NYISO’s market design process
Lead the development of techniques to analyze energy market data and economic data relevant to NYISO markets
Prepare market design concept reports including conclusions from analysis and recommendations for solutions
Perform assessments and compile results of impacts to New York consumers from new market solutions
Mentor and assist Market Design staff on the regulatory history of electricity markets in the United States and New York, and the current market rules. Mentor and provide guidance on Market Design concepts and robust analysis design to Market Design Staff
Review, assess and develop position papers for Stakeholders capturing market design features of other ISO/RTO markets
Monitor national trends and federal, state, and local (NYC) regulatory policies and prepare position papers for NYISO senior management on the potential impacts to and opportunities for NYISO markets
Represent NYISO in industry forums and conferences as an independent, unbiased source of information on the design and operation of the wholesale markets in New York
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Economics or related field required
Five years' related experience; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience in knowledge of electric power utility industry and/or competitive markets, market operations, market economics; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Competency in Windows operating environment using MS Office applications, e-mail and internet programs
Preferred
Master's degree (MA, MS, MBA) in Economics or related field preferred
Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Economics or related field strongly beneficial
Benefits
Competitive salaries
Comprehensive benefits package
Innovative reward programs
Company
NYISO
Reliably managing NY’s power grid & energy markets
501-1000 employees
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