Power Markets Analyst

Perform moderately complex consultative services and technical assistance work in the operations and planning of the Energy Efficiency program. Work involves planning, developing, and implementing goals and objectives consistent with Commission policy; establishing priorities and assessing progress in meeting goals; and coordinating and evaluating program activities. Work under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plan, develop and implement functions of the energy efficiency programs implemented under Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) oversight.
• Assist in establishing goals and objectives for the Energy Efficiency program that support the agency’s strategic plan and business plan and develop standards for achieving goals.
• Assist in developing energy efficiency program strategies and make recommendations to the Commissioners and Executive Management.
• Identify priorities, dependencies, resources, project schedule and work with contractors to develop and maintain project management plans within assigned programs.
• Plan, organize, and facilitate agency meetings and workshops.
• Develop, update, and maintain rules, processes, and policies related to demand-side measures, including the treatment of the distribution system and distributed energy resources (DERs), load resources participation in the wholesale market and their subsequent retail treatment.
• Coordinate with the evaluation, measurement, and verification (EM&V) contractor, stakeholders, and utilities to meet energy efficiency program objectives.
• Review energy efficiency plans and reports (EEPRs) and energy efficiency cost recovery factors (EECRFs).
• As appropriate, work with ERCOT to develop and expand demand response, DERs, and load efforts underway on the distribution system or in the retail market.
• Develop, and communicate program reports and analytics. 
• Participate in agency activities related to the legislative session.
• Represent the agency at business meetings, hearings, trials, legislative sessions, conferences, and seminars or on boards, panels, or committees.
• Demonstrate a spirit of teamwork, offering positive and constructive ideas, encouragement, support to other members of the staff and team, and respond professionally to constructive feedback from others, while upholding the PUC’s mission and core values.
• Adhere to agency personnel policies and division procedures and perform other work as assigned.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Undergraduate degree; and
• Two (2) years’ full-time experience in public policy or research.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Understanding of Texas energy markets and experience in analyzing energy policy.
• Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate policy objectives orally and in writing.