Demand Response Team Advisor

Location: Carmel IN or Eagan MN or Little Rock AR

As a Demand Response Team Advisor at MISO youll help shape how Demand Response Resources (DRR) and Distributed Energy Resources (DER) participate in energy markets and support reliable grid operations.

In this strategic and collaborative role youll explore emerging technologies evaluate market design enhancements and develop innovative solutions that maximize the value of these resources. Youll partner with teams across MISO and external stakeholders to address complex challenges and advance resource integration.

In One Year Youll Know Youre Successful If You:

• Advance Demand Response and DER strategy: Develop actionable recommendations and a strategic roadmap that strengthens the integration participation and performance of these resources within MISOs markets and operations.
• Drive innovative market solutions: Evaluate existing market structures identify opportunities for improvement and propose creative enhancements to market models business rules and processes that increase resource flexibility and value.
• Explore emerging technologies: Lead research into new technologies industry trends and innovative approaches that can improve how Demand Response and Distributed Energy Resources support grid reliability and market efficiency.
• Influence important decisions: Translate complex technical economic and regulatory challenges into clear recommendations reports presentations and white papers that help guide MISO leadership and industry stakeholders.

Were Looking for Someone Who Has:

• A bachelors degree in Engineering Economics Computer Science or a related field along with at least four years of relevant experience. A masters degree or PhD is preferred.
• At least four years experience in energy markets operations research economic analysis or related technical disciplines.
• An understanding of Demand Response Resources Distributed Energy Resources and their potential roles in wholesale electricity markets.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex challenges and develop thoughtful practical solutions.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to present complex technical information clearly to leadership stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• The ability to lead initiatives coordinate projects and build productive relationships across multiple business areas.

The appropriate level will be determined based on experience and qualifications.

Join us and help shape the future of energy!

At MISO your work helps ensure the reliable operation and continued evolution of one of the worlds largest and most complex electric this role youll have an opportunity to help shape how MISO responds to rapidly growing large-load demand while strengthening the connection between where the grid is headed and what it needs to reliably deliver today.

The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $129000-$154000 USDannually. Base salary range for this position is included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors including but not limited to location of the role individual competencies education/professional certifications and qualifications/experience.

Position is also eligible for an annual bonus if individual performance and company objectives are met. At MISO we offer a comprehensive benefits package including 401k vacation sick and safe time available on your first day of employment.

Transformative innovation is happening in the electric industry from digitalizing homes and distributed resources to renewable energy and an ever-changing grid. MISO manages the electricity superhighway in the Central U.S. Using groundbreaking research and sophisticated technology our highly skilled employees ensure power flows reliably to 47 million people throughout North America. Operating the electricity grid running a robust energy market and planning for a bright future its what our immensely hard-working and dedicated team does every day.

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