ESPO
Electric Utility Transmission Policy Analyst
ESPO, Bloomington, Indiana, United States, 47401
Overview
Electric Utility Transmission Economic and Policy Analyst
Job Type: Full time permanent position
Location: Hybrid / Bloomington, IN.
Pay Range: Depends upon experience
We have a full-time position open for a Senior Transmission Economics and Policy Analyst. The position is located at our Headquarters in Bloomington, IN. This position will report to our Senior Manager of Resource Planning.
Hybrid – 2-3 days in office per week; however, could be more on a given week depending upon the needs of the business. If the candidate is not local, relocation to be within 1-2 hour commute may be required.
Travel – occasional; may attend MISO TO and MISO stakeholder meetings. Meetings are generally web-based, though this is not always the most effective way to attend.
Schedule – Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm.
Experience Expectations
Bridging the gap of transmission system planning, economics, and technical engineering analysis.
Interpreting policy and applying economic analysis principles to optimize and produce the best financial decisions.
Participating in system planning engineering meetings, extracting information, creating economic models to determine what is economically feasible, running scenarios, and providing recommendations based on modeling analysis and policy application.
Using economic modeling to identify strategic risks or opportunities.
Developing NPV analyses, such as deciding between upfront capital investment versus paying an annual cost when considering expansion of the transmission system.
Modeling the financial impact of changes to Open Access Transmission Tariffs (OATT) on an organization\'s overall cost structure.
Analyzing long-term transmission cost trends.
Translating policy scenarios (carbon pricing, reliability standards, interconnection rules/agreements, Open Access Transmission Tariffs) into cost and revenue models for transmission planning and optimization.
Reconciling differences between internal cost forecasts and external consultant models, and addressing discrepancies.
Assessing the impact of federal or regional policy changes on transmission pricing and economics.
Economic evaluation of participating in new transmission projects versus purchasing transmission rights in existing markets.
Position Summary The Senior Transmission Economics and Policy Analyst leads efforts to manage and optimize the organization\'s transmission portfolio, analyze and adjust cost structures, advance strategic transmission objectives, and ensure compliance with federal and regional regulations. This role oversees engagement with Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs) such as MISO and PJM, regulatory filings with FERC, and transmission zone management, while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to drive cost-effective solutions and long-term transmission planning.
Duties and Responsibilities
Lead the organization\'s regulatory transmission engagement with MISO and PJM, including tariff management, compliance, and advocacy for favorable policy outcomes.
Represent the organization\'s interests before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and collaborate with legal counsel on regulatory filings and proceedings.
Act as the primary liaison with the MISO Transmission Owners (TO) group and other key transmission stakeholders.
Actively participate in NRECA\'s Transmission Task Force to monitor and analyze federal policy developments.
Drive strategic input into long-range transmission planning in collaboration with Technical Service Teams.
Provide strategic leadership for managing the organization\'s transmission zone operations.
Monitor and analyze federal and state public policy and regulatory developments affecting transmission services and costs.
Build and maintain relationships with RTOs, neighboring utilities, transmission operators and regulatory agencies to support the organization\'s transmission strategy.
Oversee internal and third-party transmission economics assessments, including review of Open Access Transmission Tariffs (OATT).
Review and support Attachment O filings.
Evaluate and manage transmission and wholesale distribution charges, ensuring accuracy and alignment with budgets.
Lead efforts in optimizing the organization\'s Auction Revenue Rights (ARR) and Financial Transmission Rights (FTR) strategies.
Review and manage third-party and internal transmission charges, ensuring cost efficiency and compliance.
Coordinate with internal teams to evaluate and update the organization\'s transmission cost recovery mechanisms.
Job Specifications Education:
Bachelor\'s degree in Engineering, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field minimum.
Graduate degree in Economics, MBA, JD, or equivalent preferred.
Experience:
Experienced in transmission economic analysis, regulatory affairs, or related areas, preferably within the electric utility.
Skills and Abilities
Understanding of FERC regulations, MISO/PJM tariffs, and transmission economics.
Experience with ARR/FTR markets and long-range transmission planning.
Strong analytical, strategic planning, and financial modeling skills.
Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
Proven leadership experience in cross-functional teams and collaboration.
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Job Type: Full time permanent position
Location: Hybrid / Bloomington, IN.
Pay Range: Depends upon experience
We have a full-time position open for a Senior Transmission Economics and Policy Analyst. The position is located at our Headquarters in Bloomington, IN. This position will report to our Senior Manager of Resource Planning.
Hybrid – 2-3 days in office per week; however, could be more on a given week depending upon the needs of the business. If the candidate is not local, relocation to be within 1-2 hour commute may be required.
Travel – occasional; may attend MISO TO and MISO stakeholder meetings. Meetings are generally web-based, though this is not always the most effective way to attend.
Schedule – Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm.
Experience Expectations
Bridging the gap of transmission system planning, economics, and technical engineering analysis.
Interpreting policy and applying economic analysis principles to optimize and produce the best financial decisions.
Participating in system planning engineering meetings, extracting information, creating economic models to determine what is economically feasible, running scenarios, and providing recommendations based on modeling analysis and policy application.
Using economic modeling to identify strategic risks or opportunities.
Developing NPV analyses, such as deciding between upfront capital investment versus paying an annual cost when considering expansion of the transmission system.
Modeling the financial impact of changes to Open Access Transmission Tariffs (OATT) on an organization\'s overall cost structure.
Analyzing long-term transmission cost trends.
Translating policy scenarios (carbon pricing, reliability standards, interconnection rules/agreements, Open Access Transmission Tariffs) into cost and revenue models for transmission planning and optimization.
Reconciling differences between internal cost forecasts and external consultant models, and addressing discrepancies.
Assessing the impact of federal or regional policy changes on transmission pricing and economics.
Economic evaluation of participating in new transmission projects versus purchasing transmission rights in existing markets.
Position Summary The Senior Transmission Economics and Policy Analyst leads efforts to manage and optimize the organization\'s transmission portfolio, analyze and adjust cost structures, advance strategic transmission objectives, and ensure compliance with federal and regional regulations. This role oversees engagement with Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs) such as MISO and PJM, regulatory filings with FERC, and transmission zone management, while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to drive cost-effective solutions and long-term transmission planning.
Duties and Responsibilities
Lead the organization\'s regulatory transmission engagement with MISO and PJM, including tariff management, compliance, and advocacy for favorable policy outcomes.
Represent the organization\'s interests before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and collaborate with legal counsel on regulatory filings and proceedings.
Act as the primary liaison with the MISO Transmission Owners (TO) group and other key transmission stakeholders.
Actively participate in NRECA\'s Transmission Task Force to monitor and analyze federal policy developments.
Drive strategic input into long-range transmission planning in collaboration with Technical Service Teams.
Provide strategic leadership for managing the organization\'s transmission zone operations.
Monitor and analyze federal and state public policy and regulatory developments affecting transmission services and costs.
Build and maintain relationships with RTOs, neighboring utilities, transmission operators and regulatory agencies to support the organization\'s transmission strategy.
Oversee internal and third-party transmission economics assessments, including review of Open Access Transmission Tariffs (OATT).
Review and support Attachment O filings.
Evaluate and manage transmission and wholesale distribution charges, ensuring accuracy and alignment with budgets.
Lead efforts in optimizing the organization\'s Auction Revenue Rights (ARR) and Financial Transmission Rights (FTR) strategies.
Review and manage third-party and internal transmission charges, ensuring cost efficiency and compliance.
Coordinate with internal teams to evaluate and update the organization\'s transmission cost recovery mechanisms.
Job Specifications Education:
Bachelor\'s degree in Engineering, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field minimum.
Graduate degree in Economics, MBA, JD, or equivalent preferred.
Experience:
Experienced in transmission economic analysis, regulatory affairs, or related areas, preferably within the electric utility.
Skills and Abilities
Understanding of FERC regulations, MISO/PJM tariffs, and transmission economics.
Experience with ARR/FTR markets and long-range transmission planning.
Strong analytical, strategic planning, and financial modeling skills.
Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
Proven leadership experience in cross-functional teams and collaboration.
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