Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) · 9 hours ago
Principal Analyst - DER
Off Site
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/StaffAEMO is Australia’s independent energy system and market operator and system planner. The role involves leading the development and delivery of assigned DER projects, collaborating with stakeholders to implement market reforms related to integrating distributed energy resources and demand side response initiatives.
Utilities
Responsibilities
Collaborate with AEMO colleagues to bring together relevant subject matter expertise as required for the projects
Provide leadership, guidance and mentoring to project team members
Work closely with project managers, business analysts and other project team members to ensure projects meet agreed milestones and ensure risks and dependencies with system/process requirements are actively managed
Identify and maintain cooperative relationships with key stakeholders (e.g. internal stakeholders and delivery partners, regulatory and government agencies, AEMO members and broader industry participants) and pro-actively manage those stakeholder relationships
Provide analysis and strategic advice to managers, the Group Manager, and where appropriate, the Executive Leadership Team
Qualification
Required
Tertiary qualifications in a relevant context to Energy Markets (e.g. Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, Law, Commerce, Finance, Arts)
Strong experience in the Energy sector, ideally in DER, with an understanding of the physical operation of the energy markets, commercial concepts, and the political, legal and regulatory framework in which the energy industry operates
The ability to convey ideas effectively in a non-technical manner
Demonstrated capability to lead project teams taking high level market / service designs to practical implementation in operational energy environments
Sound experience developing data-driven analytical insight would be highly regarded, including coding in Python and in R
Benefits
Flexible working: work from home, part time, job share, hybrid options, and additional leave options
Professional development via projects, industry networks, job rotation, study assistance and more.
Give back with up to 4 days of volunteering leave per year.
Reward your hard work with annual performance bonuses (subject to eligibility).
Embrace a healthier you with our wellness program, discounted health insurance, gym perks and our comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Company
Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO)
AEMO is responsible for operating Australia’s largest gas and electricity markets and power systems in the best interests of Australian energy consumers.
Founded in 2009
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$14.02MKey Investors
Australian Renewable Energy Agency
2024-05-30Grant· $0.81M
2021-08-20Grant· $1.58M
2020-12-02Grant· $9.58M
Leadership Team
Daniel Westerman
Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director
Recent News
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