Market Analysis Coordinator (Hybrid)

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 it employees and is proud to offer flexible work arrangements. This position would be eligible to participate in a on-site or hybrid schedule. 

Relocation Assistance is available.

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Under the general direction of the Manager, coordinates, administers and supports market performance and analysis processes and related activities.  Responsible for daily support of manual updates to gas prices and participant’s cost requests.  Tracks and updates transportation cost changes for the various fuel regions in ISO systems. Coordinates and supports documentation for commitment cost activities, market analysis. Participates in the development of analytical reports. Ensures completion of daily market validation activities.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Supports and administers daily production activities, including gas updates, processing manual requests from market participants, updates to gas transportation costs and opportunity cost calculations.
   
• Tracks and documents market and system issues, enhancements, testing progress, and status of projects that impact the department.
   
• Performs follow-up activities to ensure proper completion of market validation activities, analytical reports, presentations and briefings, as well as tracking of documentation related to negotiation of cost parameters.
   
• Maintains the business unit’s records site effectively through folder organization in SharePoint, file maintenance, and user permissions. Assists in developing and supporting records of current procedures and tasks, including information related to negotiation of cost parameters.

Level of Education and Discipline:

A high school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.). May include specialized or vocational courses in Information Technology, Management of Information Systems, Economics, or related technical field. Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred.

Amount of Experience:

Equivalent years of education and training, plus two (2) or more years related experience.

Type of Experience:

Experience coordinating projects or processes, change management, or document control.  Administrative experience supporting technical functions.  Demonstrated experience creating reports and using Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel (e.g., spreadsheets, formulas, pivot tables, graph/chart creation).  SharePoint experience is a plus.

Additional Skills and Abilities:

Must be able to work with minimal supervision and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment. Must be able to communicate professionally at all levels within the organization, and work effectively in a team environment while maintaining a high level of individual productivity. Must have excellent multi-tasking, critical thinking, decision-making, oral and written communication skills.  Organization and documentation, focus on quality, working with cross-functional teams, understand business objectives and stakeholders' needs, customer service, cross-cultural awareness, and problem solving. Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

The pay range for the Market Analysis Coordinator at the CAISO is $27 - $45 per hour.