NMPP Energy · 1 week ago
Director of Wholesale Electric Operations
Lincoln, NE
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expNMPP Energy, located in Lincoln, Nebraska, is seeking a Director of Wholesale Electric Operations to join their team. This role involves providing strategic leadership and oversight of the Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska’s wholesale electric operations, ensuring reliable, cost-effective, and compliant power supply for member municipal utilities.
Customer ServiceEnergyNon Profit
Responsibilities
Direct and oversee all wholesale power supply activities across SPP, MISO, and non-RTO environments
Develop and implement power supply strategies that balance cost, reliability, risk, and member needs
Oversee market participation in conjunction with a third-party service provider representing MEAN. Activities include day-ahead and real-time markets, bilateral transactions, and congestion management
Oversee policies and guidelines for operation, dispatch, and compensation of behind-the-meter or community-based generation resources contributing to agency resource adequacy that are dispatched when economically or operationally warranted
Lead integrated resource planning and long-term power supply planning processes
Ensure compliance with SPP and MISO resource adequacy and planning reserve margin requirements, as well as obligations for non-RTO members
Evaluate new supply options, including PPAs, owned resources, market purchases, demand-side solutions, and emerging technologies
Coordinate planning assumptions and forecasts with member utilities, including load growth, electrification, and distributed energy resources
Oversee transmission service arrangements, congestion mitigation, optimization analysis and cost allocation matters
Coordinate with transmission owners, RTOs, and stakeholders on transmission interconnections and regional planning initiatives
Assess transmission-related risks and opportunities impacting member costs and reliability
Provide oversight of Agency ownership interests in generation and other assets, including performance monitoring, contract compliance, and financial impacts
Coordinate with third-party operators and asset managers to ensure alignment with Agency objectives
Negotiate agreements and coordinate with Legal for contract review and comment
Oversee administration of power purchase agreements, fuel arrangements (as applicable), and other contracts
Ensure compliance with all applicable industry requirements, including NERC reliability standards, RTO tariffs, market rules, and regulatory obligations
Serve as the Agency’s senior operational contact with SPP, MISO, NERC entities, and other reliability organizations
Coordinates with Compliance in the development and maintenance of internal controls, policies, and procedures related to wholesale operations and compliance
Provide strategic analysis of wholesale market trends, regulatory developments, and emerging risks
Support enterprise risk management related to power supply, markets, transmission, and reliability
Prepare clear, concise reports and presentations for the Board of Directors and member utilities on operational performance, market conditions, board policies, and strategic initiatives
Support long-term organizational planning and special projects as directed by the Executive Director/CEO
In conjunction with Accounting and Finance, assist in the development and management of wholesale power supply budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses, including inputs for multi-year planning and resource-related capital requirements
Support the development and evaluation of wholesale power rates, cost recovery and cost allocation methodologies and rate design impacts for member utilities
Assist with Agency financing activities related to generation ownership interests and rating agency presentations
Contribute to organizational planning and strategic initiatives as part of the NMPP Energy leadership team
Lead and develop a high-performing wholesale operations team
Establish clear expectations, priorities, and accountability across the team
Build strong relationships with member utilities, peer agencies, regulators, consultants, and industry partners
Prepare and present clear, concise materials for the Board of Directors and member utilities
Advocate for market and regulatory outcomes that support reliable and affordable municipal power
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, economics, finance, business, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred; 10–15 years of progressively responsible experience in wholesale electric operations, power supply, or resource planning, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Demonstrated success as a people leader, with experience building, leading, and developing high-performing professional teams
Strong understanding of municipal utility operations, joint action agencies, and public power structures
Experience operating in organized wholesale markets; SPP and/or MISO experience preferred
Strategic thinker with the ability to translate complex technical and market issues into clear guidance for executive leadership and boards
Knowledge of NERC reliability standards and compliance frameworks
Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to effectively engage and support diverse member communities
Ability to travel periodically to member utilities, RTO meetings, regulatory forums, and industry conferences
Residence within reasonable daily commuting distance to Lincoln, Nebraska is required
Preferred
Advanced degree preferred
Experience operating in organized wholesale markets; SPP and/or MISO experience preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as generous company contributions to your Health Savings Account.
Competitive 401(k) match. You put in 6%, we contribute 9%. Yes, 9!
Generous PTO and 10 paid holidays.
Hybrid work options give you the best of both worlds, time in the office and time at home.
Short-term disability and paid parental leave.
Enjoy assistance for tuition, books and other fees.
Coffee from The Mill is brewing all day long!
Company
NMPP Energy
NMPP Energy is a nonprofit organization that provides electricity, natural gas and utility-related services.
51-200 employees
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