Market Design Specialist

Do you have what it takes to solve challenging problems and design complex integrated systems that operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with no downtime? Does shaping the clean energy future interest you? At the NYISO we are tasked with designing and operating electric markets that support the clean energy goals of New York State while ensuring that all New Yorkers enjoy affordable, safe and reliable electricity. This is no small feat and best equated to replacing the jet engines of an airplane while it is in flight. At the NYISO, we find these challenges exciting and fun.

The NYISO also prides itself in fostering a friendly environment that provides opportunities to collaborate with colleagues, constantly learn, and grow your career. As a Market Design Specialist, you will work with and learn from the best and brightest in the business and have opportunities to interact with all areas of the organization. Do these challenges and opportunities sound interesting to you? If so, then the NYISO invites you, to apply for a full-time Market Design Specialist position where you can be a contributor to some of the biggest changes since Thomas Edison built the Pearl Street Station in New York City!

Your work as a Market Design Specialist will play a key role in advancing the vision of the NYISO where cutting-edge technology is applied to operating a reliable electricity system, managing competitive markets for wholesale electricity, and planning for the Empire State's energy future. The Market Design Specialist will act as the technical expert in the design, modification, and implementation of market rules for NYISO’s Capacity Market. Working in concert with internal and external stakeholders, regulators and policy makers, they will facilitate and support the research and design of new market functionality and develop enhancements to existing functionality by leading collaborative processes; participate in processes to develop new business processes, market rules, and tariff changes; present proposals for new and evolving market designs and rules to NYISO stakeholders; act as a primary interface between market participants and internal NYISO stakeholders; and provide market design support to technical and project teams in the implementation of changes to NYISO Capacity Markets.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Finance, Economics or other related technical field required.
• Must have demonstrated understanding of power industry and/or commodity markets; business experience in electric power systems or wholesale electric markets desired; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Three years NYISO experience or five years of energy industry or professional experience including ISO-specific experience preferred

Please note that this position will be filled at the level (i.e., Associate Market Design Specialist, Market Design Specialist, Senior Market Design Specialist) appropriate with the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

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. Full remote opportunities may be available in some cases.

All offers of employment will be made contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screening and background check.

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