Manager of Market Operations, CAISO

Overview

At MCE, we tackle the climate crisis with a shared commitment to innovation, community, and equity. We foster an inclusive, collaborative, and flexible work environment where creativity thrives, work-life balance is prioritized, and every voice is valued. MCE is a not-for-profit public agency that has set the standard for clean energy in our communities since 2010. We provide more renewable power at stable rates and deliver cutting-edge energy programs across Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, and Solano counties.

You’ll work alongside dedicated professionals innovating and collaborating to make our communities more energy-efficient, resilient, and sustainable.

We value a range of experience. Even if you feel that you do not meet all of the qualifications, we encourage you to apply. Application materials will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Manager of Market Operations, CAISO (Power Procurement) – One Position

• Develop and execute MCE’s load, resource (including Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)/Hybrid), and Congestion Revenue Rights (CRR) bidding strategies to maximize portfolio value while minimizing market risk and penalties.
• Lead load forecasting and scheduling activities to ensure accurate projections and efficient market participation.
• Oversee bidding, dispatch, and outage coordination by monitoring performance, resolving operational issues with the Scheduling Coordinator, and ensuring strategies are implemented effectively.
• Act as CAISO Subject Matter Expert; monitor BPM/tariff changes and market redesign initiatives; advise on compliance and strategy.
• Formulate Import Allocation Rights (IAR) nomination strategy to optimize portfolio economics.
• Oversee settlements: validation, disputes, and month-end close with Finance department.
• Support new resources through CAISO’s NRI process.
• Manage import tagging processes to ensure compliance and accurate scheduling of external resources.
• Produce portfolio reporting and performance dashboards, delivering executive-ready insights to inform strategic decisions.
• Lead projects and vendors end-to-end to drive continuous improvement.
• Manage and coach a high-performing team within Market Operations.

• Required Skills:
  
  Hands-on experience with Scheduling Coordinator processes, CAISO operations and settlements, and NRI onboarding.
• Strong project management, analytical, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), California Energy Commission (CEC), CAISO, California Air Resources Board (CARB), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) rules and regulations.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, finance, engineering, or related field
• Master’s degree is a plus
• 7+ years of CAISO market operations experience, including work within utilities, Community Choice Aggregators (CCAs), Independent System Operators (ISOs), Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs), or comparable entities.

• Be thorough and detail oriented.
• Manage multiple priorities and quickly adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all persons encountered during the performance of duties administrative bodies and MCE staff, Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors.
• Take responsibility and work independently, as well as work as a team member.
• Prepare professional written work products.
• Perform quantitative data and statistical analysis and effectively communicate results to others.

• Exercise exceptional analytical skills, sound judgment, creative problem solving, and commercial awareness.
• Analyze and interpret large amounts of information quickly and accurately and make sound policy recommendations.

Competitive compensation package offered, based on candidate experience along with generous benefits and perks, including fully paid premiums for health insurance, parental leave, dependent care subsidies, student loan repayment, and employee wellness program. Starting Salary for Manager of Market Operations, CAISO: $159,628- $200,911.

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