Electrical Grid Operations Analyst – OMS

Contract Duration: Contract through 05/28/2027 (High potential for extension)

Location: Jackson, MI & Grand Rapids, MI

Openings: 2 Positions (1 in Jackson, MI and 1 in Grand Rapids, MI)

CMS Energy is seeking motivated engineering professionals to support LVD Operations through outage analysis, OMS data quality management, and operational support activities. The selected candidates will play a key role in ensuring accurate outage reporting, system reliability, and restoration analysis while supporting daily operations and emergency response activities.

• Analyze outage events and perform OMS data quality corrections to support accurate outage, asset, and operational system information.
• Identify, validate, and correct OMS data discrepancies impacting SAIDI and reliability metrics.
• Maintain high standards of data integrity and operational awareness in support of LVD Operations.
• Participate in dispatch and control room training to gain knowledge of distribution substations, lines, restoration processes, grid automation schemes, and storm operations.
• Support storm restoration and emergency response activities, including overtime and travel as required.
• Read and interpret complex prints, schematics, and system maps.
• Collaborate effectively with operations teams and communicate across email, phone, and radio channels.
• Perform additional operational and technical support duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision in both normal and emergency operating conditions.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm and focused in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
• Basic understanding of departmental policies, operational procedures, and utility systems is preferred.

• Positions involve support for regulated operational environments including NERC CIP and FERC-related systems.
• Candidates may require access to cyber and physical operational assets.
• Onshore positions with potential field and storm support responsibilities.