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 hybrid capacity.

Relocation assistance is available.

Under the general direction of the Executive Director, acts as a technical expert responsible for developing business requirements for planned market design changes. Leads the business impact assessment of multi-disciplinary and cross-departmental initiatives. Reviews market designs to ensure they are consistent with business unit needs.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Acts as a technical expert to develop business requirements across the entire market timeline by translating market design elements into business requirements for software development. Applies expert-level understanding of west-wide energy markets, the ISO tariff, ISO market policy, energy software systems, and ISO business practice manuals.
• Utilizes power systems expertise to represent the complex needs of the ISO business and translates those into functional requirements and technical specifications.
• Participates in core design team efforts with other ISO senior staff for new initiatives. Reviews and provides feedback on initial designs to solve complex market problems.
• Provides technical leadership and mentors other staff members to share knowledge, skills, subject matter expertise, and broad experience.
• Represents the ISO at various industry and stakeholder events. Leads discussions and trains others on systems that support market design.

Level of Education and Discipline:

A Bachelor's degree (BA, BS) required in Engineering, Economics or closely related technical field. Advanced degree preferred.

Amount of Experience:

Ten (10) or more years related experience, including five (5) or more as a lead or equivalent.

Type of Experience:

Experience developing business requirements for regional electrical markets, power flow analysis, power system operations, advanced network applications, and mathematical optimization methods to solve power systems problems is preferred.

Additional Skills and Abilities:

Ability to think strategically and devise solutions to problems in keeping with multiple considerations. Excellent leadership abilities with experience coaching and developing others. Must demonstrate sound judgment and critical thinking when making decisions. Must be able to work effectively in a team environment as team leader, facilitator and team member.  Strong analytical and quantitative skills required. 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 pay range for the Sr Advisor - Business Analyst is $137,475 - $229,125 annually.

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