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 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 impact of RTO transmission-related policy issues on 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 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 communications 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 taskforce 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.

From electric vehicles to renewables, the world is looking at electricity in a whole new way, and ITC is focused on building and maintaining a power grid that can handle it all. We are looking for individuals who are ready to work with us to build a greater grid for a greener future. In return, ITC is proud to offer industry-leading compensation, benefits and opportunities to channel your energy into community-changing solutions. As an equal opportunity employer, we feel it’s crucial to honor our differences, be inclusive, engage as a team, and maximize our individual strengths.

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