Remote Portfolio Facilitator

The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) manages the efficient flow of electricity on more than 11,000 circuit-miles of high-voltage transmission lines, dispatching power from hundreds of generating units across the state.

The Portfolio Facilitator will serve as a key member to liaison across the organization and support the Grid Transition Team to ensure successful completion of goals and essential functions for the Energy Security team. As New York’s power grid dramatically changing how it serves consumers, and the bulk power system is evolving to meet the state’s clean energy objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the Manager, Energy Security to develop, communicate, and implement tracking and coordination of Energy Security strategies that align with NYISO’s Strategic Plan
• Develop metrics to identify the key drivers affecting the Reliability of the New York Grid during the transition to the carbon free grid.
• Develop dashboards to visualize the participation of different generator in various Regulatory programs.
• Develop a timeline, create schedules, and oversee progress to make sure goals are met on time.
• Assist with risk identification and management; measure, report and escalate to management as needed.
• Prepare and analyze data queries, reports, charts, and slide presentations to support special studies, investigations, board meetings, and regulatory filings and proceedings.
• Support NYISO in transitioning to a carbon free grid by identifying key challenges, opportunities and driving enhancements.
• Facilitate the exchange of information from various sources between multiple areas including but not limited to environmental policies, gas-electric, control room operations – to support the dissemination of knowledge across the organization.
• Migrate dashboards to an online platform such as Tableau to facilitate information exchange across Planning, Operations, and Market departments.
• Assist in developing procedures to reduce administrative effort in managing and visualizing information that impact the operations of the grid.
• Project tracking and coordination of interconnection queues to facilitate awareness of project status and impacts on grid reliability/studies. Support the development of Board memo to communicate risks and potential challenges.
• Identify organizational capabilities to track progress on initiatives across Planning and Operations: Bucket what is provided, how it is provided, what questions are being answered (catalogue existing initiatives and what they provide)
• Liaison with the business and engage in initiatives in Planning, Operations, Markets and IT
• Represent NYISO on industry committees, task forces, or stakeholder groups involving issues related to Energy Security.
• Mentor and transfer knowledge to fellow Energy Security team members.
• Support an inclusive and professional work

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree (BS) in electrical or Industrial engineering required; Master’s degree (MS) preferred. Course studies in power system operation and planning, statistical analysis and optimization techniques particularly using linear programming-based computer models are highly desirable
• Five years of experience in an electric transmission, generation, utility, ISO or RTO environment
• Programming skills with knowledge of Python, MATLAB, Tableau, etc.
• Experience in project planning, strong leadership and aptitude for understanding complex business processes.
• Strong organizational skills: superior communication and interpersonal skills is desired.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and a working knowledge of SQL or statistical programming language.
• Project Management Professional® (PMP) certification as defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI) is desirable.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write presentations and articles using prescribed techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups and/or boards of directors.
• Ability to comprehend and apply principles of advanced calculus, modern algebra and advanced statistical theory. Ability to work with concepts such as limits, quadratic and differential equations and proofs of theorems.
• Intermediate competency in Windows operating environment using MS Office applications, e-mail and the Internet.
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.) Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to perform routine office tasks. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Contact with staff and public will occur. Travel may be required to attend and/or conduct meetings, conferences and training. This position may require work on nights, weekends or holidays.

The NYISO takes pride in recruiting, developing and retaining highly talented individuals. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a comprehensive benefits package and innovative reward programs.

The NYISO offers the flexibility to work both in the office and remotely, providing our employees with an enhanced work life balance. While the majority of the responsibilities of this role can be performed remotely, in most cases, employees will have periodic on-site requirements based on business needs.

The NYISO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.

Salary Range

$96,700—$161,300 USD