Wholesale Power Market Affairs Lead

Michigan Public Power Agency ("MPPA") is looking for a dynamic individual to work in our energy market operations group as the Wholesale Power Market Affairs Lead. This position is the primary liaison between MPPA and the Regional Transmission Organizations ("RTOs") where we do business and will act as the subject matter expert on current and anticipated wholesale electric market tariffs, rules and business practices.

• Actively monitor, participate, and advocate on behalf of MPPA in RTO stakeholder meetings & committees.
• Act as MPPA’s representative with RTO staff, advocacy partners, and stakeholder groups.
• Analyze and communicate the impact of proposed market design changes and policies and recommend tactical and/or strategic participation in these proposals.
• Coordinate and communicate with outside legal counsel on RTO matters that MPPA leadership deems adverse & important to the business.
• Work with the Director of Energy Supply & Market Operations and Chief Financial Officer to ensure MPPA maintains all market participation compliance requirements with the RTOs.
• Provide subject matter expertise to MPPA staff on tariffs, rules, and market participation requirements.
• Develop relationships with the staff of MPPA business partners in jointly owned assets on matters related to resource market participation strategy.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher education specializing in a technical field; or equivalent work experience.
• At least five years of experience in industry, government or regulatory affairs with a preference for energy.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience building relationships and communicating with and influencing a variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to travel approximately two times per month to meetings and events.

• Comprehensive benefits package that includes health, disability, life, vision, and dental insurance.
• Employer contributed retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off that grows with time in service.
• Hybrid work environment – maximize teamwork with flexibility of working remotely.

MPPA is a municipal power joint action agency that has been providing competitive and reliable power supply to its public power utility members since 1978. MPPA operates in the dynamic electric power industry and continues to evolve to meet the changing needs of the customers in the communities our Members serve.