The California Independent System Operator (ISO) manages the flow of electricity across the high-voltage, long-distance power lines that make up 80 percent of California's power grid. We safeguard the economy and well-being of 30 million Californians by operating the grid reliably 24/7.

As the impartial grid operator, the California ISO opens access to the wholesale power market that is designed to diversify resources and lower prices. It also grants equal access to 25,865 circuit-miles of power lines and reduces barriers to diverse resources competing to bring power to customers.

The California ISO's function is often compared to that of air traffic controllers. It would be grossly unfair for air traffic controllers to represent one airline and profit from allowing that company's planes to go through before others. In the same way, the California ISO operates independently—managing the electron traffic on a power grid we do not own—making sure electricity is safely delivered to utilities and consumers on time and reliably.

The California ISO is committed to the health, safety, and work/life integration of its employees, and is proud to offer flexible work arrangements. This position would be eligible to participate in a remote work capacity, but requires the ability to travel to Folsom infrequently.

Relocation assistance is available.

Under the general direction of the Vice President, leads the coordination between WEIM and potential EDAM entities and project teams at the California ISO and serves as a source of expertise to such parties as it relates to CAISO practices and policy to support deeper engagement. Provides regular and timely communication both externally to regional entities on WEIM, EDAM, and implementation activities as well as internally with Executive Leadership regarding western market developments, potential engagement opportunities, and opportunities for strategic alignment.

This position also provides expertise on CAISO activities to western stakeholders and partners with our Communications team to best reflect CAISO’s offerings and developments to broad audiences.

What you will be doing:

• Lead project teams on developing relationships, providing relevant information and assistance to entities looking to work more closely with the CAISO or join WEIM or EDAM. Facilitate development and execution of implementation agreements or other appropriate documents to support their engagement. Provide regular and timely communication with prospective entity, develop relationship and build trust, send them relevant news and updates as needed
• Provide expertise on CAISO activities to western stakeholders, in the form of presentations, outreach, talking points and social media outlets. Partner with Communications team to update relevant website information and social media content to best reflect the CAISO offerings and developments in a clear and concise manner 
• Monitors and reports on western market developments.  Build relationships with key stakeholders to understand developments. Tracks key initiatives and formulate strategies to keep the CAISO in its position of strength and respect.
• Working with the Manager, Regional Affairs, continually assess and improve tracking of western utility activity, WEIM ‘sub-entity’, associations, and regulatory filings that will impact engagement with the CAISO or other western market opportunities.

Level of Education and Discipline:

• A Bachelor's degree (BA, BS) or equivalent education, training or experience in Economics, Engineering, Policy Administration, or Business. Master’s Degree preferred.

Amount of Experience:

• Equivalent years of education and training, plus ten (10) or more years related experience.

Type of Experience:

• Consistent demonstration of CAISO leadership behaviors in the management of you and your team in the areas of Trust, Coaching, Communication, Acknowledgement, Inclusivity, Unification and Directness.
• Understand the business model for the CAISO and be able to explain CAISO practices and policy to diverse audiences.
• Provide high quality service to internal and external customers.
• Have a bold vision and team story to achieve department performance objectives.
• Manage resources, demonstrate good judgment and reflect broad knowledge and perspective with a high degree of integrity.

Additional Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to think strategically and devise solutions to problems in keeping with multiple considerations. Excellent leadership and management abilities with experience coaching and developing others. Must demonstrate sound judgment and critical thinking when making decisions.  Strong analytical and quantitative skills required. 
• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment as team leader, facilitator and team member. Excellent interpersonal, communication and writing skills required, including the ability to effectively communicate complex materials and concepts. Must be able to handle a dynamic and changing work environment, and work well independently. 
• The job may require developing and managing contracts, writing of technical papers and presentations, public speaking in front of large crowds. It may also require meeting planning and hosting of events where attention to detail is critical.   

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.