Electric Utility Transmission Policy Analyst 25-00602

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Electric Utility Transmission Economics and Policy Analyst
Job Type: Full time permanent position
Location: Hybrid / Bloomington, IN.

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/wk.; however, could be more on a given week depending upon the needs of the business, if candidate is not local would need to relocate to be within 1-2 hr commute
• Travel – occasional, can see this person attending MISO TO and MISO stakeholder meetings, which are generally web-based but that's not always the most effective way to attend.
• Schedule – M-F, 8am-5pm
• Experience Needed (in conjunction with other experience and information in the job description):
• • Bridging the gap of transmission system planning, economics, and technical engineering analysis
  • Interpreting policy and apply economic analysis principles to optimize and produce the best financial decisions
  • Sitting in on system planning engineering meetings, taking the information, and creating economic models to determine what is economically feasible and running scenarios and providing recommendations based on the modeling analysis and application of policies
  • Using economic modeling to identify a strategic risk or opportunity
  • Developing NPV analysis, such as deciding between an up-front capital investment versus paying an annual cost in looking at expansion of the transmission system versus paying someone else long-term
  • Modeling the financial impact of changes to Open Access Transmissions Tariffs (OATT) on an organization's overall cost structure
  • Analyzing long-term transmission cost trends
  • Translating policy scenarios (i.e., carbon pricing, reliability standards, interconnection rules/agreements, Open Access Transmission Tariffs) into cost and revenue models for transmission planning and optimization
  • Reconciling 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, analyzing and adjusting cost structures, advancing strategic transmission objectives and ensuring 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

Experience:

• 7 years transmission economic analysis, regulatory affairs, or related areas, preferably within the electric utility minimum

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 function teams and collaboration

ESPO Corporation
www.espocorp.com
630-522-3034
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ESPO employees may enjoy a full range of benefits from 401(k), Premium Health Insurance, Dental, , Direct Deposit, PTO time and Holiday Pay. Apply now and see why so many professionals choose ESPO to help advance their careers.
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