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Vistra Corp.

Energy Assistance Program Specialist

Vistra Corp., Irving, Texas, United States, 75084

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Job Summary The Energy Assistance Program Specialist supports federal, state, and internal Energy Assistance programs for Vistra’s low‑income and at‑risk customers within ERCOT and the MWNE markets across all brands. This role coordinates Beat the Heat and Winter Warmth events, increases the percentage of federal funds received, and enhances Energy Aid program donations and current and future programs.

Key Accountabilities

Partner with Revenue Processing to provide oversight of daily agency payments and reconciliation

Act as SME for low‑income programs and related rules throughout Vistra markets

Manage Energy Aid monthly reports tracking system for all brands including reports reconciliation and agency follow‑up for ~80 partner agencies

Assist in the analysis and recommendation of MWNE Energy Aid program expansion; monitor program to determine effectiveness

Process Energy Aid disbursement checks ~$5 million annually, Energy Assistance contributions and other payments ~$500 k through the accounts payable process

Partner cross‑functionally to raise additional Energy Aid donations; drive initiatives

Manage contribution reports and year‑end contribution tax letters

Coordinate and support on‑site agency education events and customer intake events

Manage Customer Advocacy Services promotional items including ordering, inventory, location, shipment of items and vendor relationships

Support Corporate & Retail Compliance in the completion of annual PUC reporting

Support company programs such as United Way / Energy Aid, PAC, etc.

Perform analysis to determine if Vistra customers are receiving their fair share of federal dollars and identify opportunities to improve percentage of receipt

Approximately 50% travel required

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements

2+ years job‑related experience

Subject matter expert in bill payment assistance programs and low‑income market rules preferred

Strong communication (written & verbal), interpersonal and presentation/public speaking skills

Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office apps required (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, SharePoint, etc.)

Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros, etc.)

Solid report writing and analysis skills

Ability to work independently, render good judgment and make sound decisions based on program parameters

Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to above skills

Key Metrics

Provides department management each month with status of all TXU Energy Aid monthly reports in accordance with rules and audit

Timeliness and accuracy of Energy Assistance monthly reporting, distribution and recording of Contribution tax letters, Energy Aid disbursements for all brands, Energy Assistance contributions

Ensures company policies, procedures and PUC Customer Protection Rules are met in managing daily workload

Agency sponsorships and vendor payments

Contributory responsibility in achieving PUC complaint metrics

Contributory responsibility in percentage of federal dollars received

Delivery of identified projects and initiatives

Documented processes and procedures

Percentage of agencies utilizing web portal to self‑serve

Job Family General Services

Company Vistra Retail Operations Company

Locations Irving, Texas, Texas

We are a company of people committed to exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication. If this describes you, then apply today!

If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site.

It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at assistance@vistraenergy.com to make a request.

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