Policy Specialist, MISO
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Business
PR / Communications, Business Development
Policy Specialist, MISO
GPI seeks a bright, motivated, and collaborative individual to lead our engagement efforts in meetings and proceedings of the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO). The core responsibilities of this position are to attend MISO meetings, build relationships with parties involved in those meetings, and provide support and advising to GPI's projects that focus on or relate to MISO rules and decisions.
This position is part of a larger team that is working on engagement in the SPP, MISO, and PJM regions.
Job duties include:
- Engagement in MISO stakeholder processes
- Convening and facilitation
- Programmatic support
- Project development, fundraising, budget management
Desired qualifications and skills include:
- Bachelor's Degree or relevant proven skills and experience
- 2+ years of professional work experience in MISO or RTO engagement issues
- Existing relationships with parties active in MISO or RTO stakeholder engagement processes
- Experience working on a diverse team
- Experience working with different communication styles
- Self-motivated
- Excellent time, deadline, project, and people management skills with ability to multi-task
- Problem solving skills: ability to identify solutions to challenges that arise
- Frequent (i.e., monthly on average) travel to MISO meetings and related stakeholder meetings is required
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
- Commitment to the mission and goals of the Great Plains Institute
Equipment used includes a desktop computer and/or laptop, copier, fax machine, calculator, printer, and telephone.
This position requires working at a desk (either sitting or standing) for extended periods and extensive use of devices (e.g., keyboard, mouse), as well as usage of telephone/headset.
Apply online. Required application materials include a resume and one-page cover letter. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
The Great Plains Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes a wide diversity of applicants.
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