Manager, Commercial Analytics

The Organization 

Grid United is a mission driven company aiming to solve the largest barrier to a more reliable, resilient and affordable grid by developing new long haul electric transmission lines in the United States. Established in 2021 by proven industry leaders, Grid United is developing utility-scale electric multi-state transmission projects that will provide long-term economic benefits to communities across the country, provide Americans with improved grid resiliency for our homes and businesses, and cost savings for electricity consumers.

More information about the company can be found at www.gridunited.com

The Position

Grid United has numerous large scale transmissions projects underway and is currently identifying and studying additional prospective projects across North America. With patient capital backing and led by experienced energy veterans, Grid United is in a fast-growth stage, boasting a purpose-built team of motivated and entrepreneurial talent. We are particularly focused on effective stakeholder engagement and positive involvement with the communities in the areas where we are working. This growing team is seeking to add a Manager, Commercial Analytics to support projects throughout their lifecycle with analysis and market expertise that illustrates their value propositions, and which will be used to inform internal decision making and customer interactions. This role will report to the Director of Commercial Analytics and will be located in Houston.

Please apply if you possess 70% or more of the required skills described below.

Key Responsibilities & Outcomes:

Quantify and communicate value proposition

• Lead internal and consultant-driven analyses to draw out different aspects of the value proposition of Grid United’s projects.
• Synthesize information from utility IRPs, ISO/RTO planning processes, and customer feedback to design and perform analyses ranging from backcasts to forward-looking production cost modeling or loss of load expectation studies and communicate the results both internally and externally to support prospecting, development, and commercialization.

Market research and design

• Become an expert on how Grid United’s projects will operate and be justified in regulated and deregulated markets and the aspects of market design that need to be improved to realize the full value of interregional transmission.
• Coordinate with transmission strategy, regulatory affairs, and external consultants to develop and implement strategies to support robust treatment of interregional transmission in existing and emerging markets.

Enhance internal capabilities

• Find and execute on opportunities to improve the team’s throughput and analytical rigor by building internal analysis tools and integrating new datasets.
• Expand Grid United’s ability to extract information out of consultant studies, innovate on study methodologies, and perform more complicated in-house analysis to drive projects through prospecting to commercialization.
• Be exemplars of the Grid United values of humility, tenacity, ingenuity and grace
• Build, maintain and value broad and deep stakeholder relationships and have a personal commitment to making a difference in the community
• Proactively work with stakeholders to solve problems in a calm and no blame way

Behaviors – which are essential to success of this team 

Desired Experience and Skills:

• 5+ years' experience in wholesale electricity markets in a market facing, integrated system planning, consulting role or similar. Bachelor's in business administration or any related field. 
• Experience with production cost modeling (AURORA, PROMOD, PSO, etc) or loss of load expectation modeling.
• Excellent quantitative skills including analyzing large datasets in python (preferred) or R.
• Exceptional organizational skills, including the ability to multi-task efficiently with constant regard for accuracy and quality.
• Strong writing skills, including both technical and persuasive writing.
• Deep curiosity for electricity markets and utility/ISO/RTO transmission and resource planning.
• Ability to read and digest large amounts of information rapidly.
• Adaptability and flexibility to manage deadline pressure, ambiguity and uncertainty, and project changes.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a small, nonhierarchical organization.
• Proactive and open to embracing new challenges.
• Positive, professional, and energetic team-oriented attitude.
• Embodies Grid United's core values of ingenuity, tenacity, humility, and grace.

What the Right Candidate Will Love about this Opportunity:
• An organization dedicated to solving the ever-changing Rubik’s cube of high voltage transmission development in a fast paced, dynamic and innovative culture
• Working with a core group of dedicated and thoughtful colleagues.
• Working on a day-to-day basis with highly experienced and proven industry leaders
• Being empowered to play a leading role in delivering large scale projects that will materially change the energy future of America
• Working in an organization committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and having a positive social impact
• Excellent financial backing from leading energy investor with long term commitment, passion for energy, and an understanding and appetite to tackle the challenges of transmission development

Grid United is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, military/veteran status, or any basis prohibited by applicable law.