RTO Policy Analyst

ITC Holdings Corp. • Novi, MI, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1w ago

Summary

Provides analysis of electric transmission policy topics including planning, cost allocation, system operations, reliability, resource adequacy, and other issues within Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs) of interest to the Company. Researches, analyzes, interprets, and distributes information on RTO-related transmission policy matters. Assumes an increasing amount of independence and personal responsibility for meeting the Company's strategic goals and business plan objectives. Monitors RTO stakeholder committee and task force meetings and other stakeholder and industry events. Participates in internal and external collaboration, coordination, and information dissemination efforts, with greater emphasis on independent verbal and written advocacy.

Responsibilities

Researches, analyzes, interprets, and reports on RTO-related transmission policy issues and information to meet management requests for transmission policy-related information on a timely basis.
Provides regulatory business analysis support by interfacing with all Company departments and leadership, as needed, to summarize, discuss, and clarify RTO-related transmission policy issues.
Supports Company advocacy efforts on RTO-related transmission policy issues by interacting with Company personnel, regulators, RTO stakeholders and staff, and customers.
Participates in RTO stakeholder committee and task force meetings to identify potential impacts of RTO transmission-related policy issues on the Company and engages in increasingly independent and autonomous written and verbal advocacy to protect and further the Company's strategic goals.
Authors, maintains, organizes, synthesizes, and disseminates RTO-related transmission policy information.
Organizes, prepares, and participates in internal discussions and debriefs on RTO activities.
Coordinates closely with the Company's Regulatory Strategy, Pricing, Federal Affairs, and Legal groups.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or relevant, equivalent experience and/or education.
Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Regulatory Analyst or similar responsibility required, with energy utility regulatory experience preferred; or graduate degree in Public Policy, Economics, Political Science, or related field.
- Experience with the Tariffs, business practice manuals, and policies of the Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. RTO and/or experience with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is also preferred but not required.
Ability to understand and interpret the effects of RTO Tariffs, business practice manuals, and related policies on the Company.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to synthesize and convey complex and/or technical information clearly, concisely, and effectively.
Excellent verbal and written advocacy skills required to elicit the support of internal and external subject matter experts on transmission policy issues.
Political sensitivity and related interpersonal skills necessary to successfully navigate complex RTO stakeholder committee and task force processes.
Emphasis on collaboration and coalition-building, with the ability to effectively and respectfully advocate on behalf of the Company.
Logical problem-solving skills and the ability to thoroughly research issues and analyze various types of information.
Ability to effectively work as part of internal and external teams.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. ITC does not sponsor employment visas, such as H-1B or TN visas.

About this Employer

ITC HOLDINGS CORP. is the largest independent electricity transmission company in the United States. ITC provides transmission grid solutions to improve reliability, expand access to markets, allow new generating resources to interconnect to its systems, and lower the overall cost of delivered energy.

Through its regulated operating subsidiaries ITCTransmission, Michigan Electric Transmission Company, ITC Midwest, and ITC Great Plains, ITC owns and operates high-voltage transmission infrastructure in Michigan, Iowa, Minnesota, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, and Oklahoma, and in development in Wisconsin. These systems serve a combined peak load exceeding 26,000 megawatts along 16,000 circuit miles of transmission line, supported by 700 employees and 1,000 contractors.

ITC is based in Novi, Michigan. For further information visit www.itc-holdings.com. ITC is a subsidiary of Fortis Inc., a leader in the North American regulated electric and gas utility industry.

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