Resource Adequacy Analyst
Application due date: August 21, 2025
Location: Maple Grove, MN (Hybrid schedule eligible for 50% remote)
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without restriction. Visa sponsorship is not available.
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Summary:
Responsible for supporting compliance, planning and strategy associated with resource adequacy. The resource adequacy analyst will play a key role in ensuring Great River Energy (GRE) meets regulatory obligations and maintains sufficient capacity to serve forecasted load in accordance with Independent System Operator/Regional Transmission Organizations (ISO/RTO), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and state requirements. This role involves detailed data analysis, resource forecasting, regulatory reporting, and cross functional collaboration to support short-term and long-term reliability planning.
Total Rewards:
A typical starting range for this position is $92,000 - $126,000+ annually. We offer market competitive base pay and adjust our offer accordingly based upon the value of the candidate’s knowledge, skills and experience. In addition, our Total Rewards strategy focuses on recognizing individual performance and rewarding business results. Our robust Total Rewards package includes exceptional benefits and retirement, a focus on continuous engagement, recognition, personal and professional development, and an emphasis on work-life effectiveness.
Responsibilities: Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assist in monitoring and interpreting regional resource adequacy rules within the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) market to ensure organizational compliance
- Support or conduct analysis of load forecasts, capacity obligations, and supply portfolios to identify and address resource adequacy needs or gaps
- Track and validate qualifying capacity for internal and contracted resources
- Support procurement or sales of resource adequacy capacity through bilateral agreements or market auctions
- Maintain and enhance models and databases to track resource adequacy positions, deficits, surpluses and historical performance
- Monitor changes to resource adequacy market rules and contribute to internal policy and strategy discussions
- Assist in preparing and filing external compliance reports as needed including, but not limited to the following: Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), Module E Capacity Tracking Tool (MECT), Fixed Resource Adequacy Plan (FRAP), Planning Reserve Auction offers, Independent Market Monitor (IMM), FERC Electric Quarterly Report (EQR)
- Monitor, analyze, interpret, synthesize, communicate, and advise relating to federal energy policy and power markets tariff(s).
- Assist in developing policy associated with market compliance, the MISO tariff and Business Practices Manuals, NERC policies and procedures, GRE’s internal risk management policies, and GRE Power Supply Resource Hedge Policy.
- Develop or assist in developing briefing materials and presentations for internal and external stakeholders and GRE leadership
- Provides support with managing the MISO staff relationship
- Conducts analysis of GRE’s capacity strategies in the MISO market(s) and proposes areas to improve optimization
- Support the efforts to complete independent market compliance assessments and audits at the request of senior management and the Market Risk Committee
- Support market compliance monitoring activities with ACES Power Marketing counterparts
Qualifications: Knowledge typically acquired through a bachelor’s degree in energy, business, economics, engineering, data management, finance, public policy/administration, or related discipline required. Specific experience with the electric utility industry and power markets is desirable. Relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
The ideal candidate will possess the
· Ability to adapt to rapidly changing business circumstances and thrive in an environment of continuous change and ambiguity.
· Ability to build and maintain effective work relationships, both internal and external, and establish credibility with business partners and other stakeholders.
· Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize time/workload to accomplish tasks and meet deadlines.
· Ability to coordinate assignments and handle multiple complex tasks concurrently.
· Ability to self-motivate, working independently and as part of a team.
- Ability and skills in analytical, interpretive, interpersonal, problem solving, decision making and presentations
- Ability and skills in analytical, interpretive, interpersonal, problem solving, decision making and presentations
Apply: Qualified candidates please apply at www.greatriverenergy.com (under the Careers tab) by August 21, 2025. GRE values diversity, equity and inclusion and we are an equal employment opportunity employer.
Qualified candidates will find we have a lot to offer: comprehensive benefits package, wellness programs, continuing education, generous retirement plan, a team-based, collaborative culture and more!