The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) is seeking a Research Engagement Program Lead to join the Market Structures department. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing the NYISO research and university engagement efforts, developing authoritative reports, and maintaining a comprehensive understanding of energy industry trends and developments.
Requirements
- Conduct a comprehensive industry scan of the electricity industry and adjacent sectors to identify emerging trends, regulatory shifts, and competitive dynamics impacting the NYISO’s strategic objectives.
- Develop authoritative reports to analyze emerging trends and assess market impacts of governmental policies.
- Conduct research and collect data on industry trends and performance metrics.
- Participate in internal and external committees, projects, work groups, and ad hoc groups as corporate or department representative.
- Lead engagement with academic and research institutions, fostering collaboration while managing budgets, timelines, and performance metrics for joint initiatives.
- Drive cross-functional collaboration by aligning internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure strategic initiatives are executed effectively.
- Act as a strategic point of contact for external research efforts across the Senior Leadership and Management teams, ensuring transparency and alignment of research outcomes with organizational goals.
- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration through a Senior Leadership oversight committee to assess research proposals and guide investment in high-impact initiatives.
- Deliver structured, high-impact updates to Senior Leadership through executive updates, status reports, and strategic briefings to drive alignment and informed decision-making.
- Coordinate department messaging and communication on industry papers and materials.
- Lead the development of department strategic materials and Board of Director communications in coordination with Vice President Market Structures.
- Maintain research paper repository and encourage dissemination of informative outcomes and findings throughout the NYISO as appropriate.
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Innovative reward programs
