Job Openings Manager, Market Operations and Compliance(8XYXY373)

About the job Manager, Market Operations and Compliance(8XYXY373)

Title: Manager, Market Operations and Compliance
Location: Great Falls, MT (Onsite CIP-compliant facility)
Reports To: Vice President, Energy Services & Technology

Full relocation Assistance Provided

Overview:

This role manages the client's participation in CAISOs Western Energy Imbalance Market (WEIM), the Energy Day Ahead Market (EDAM), and other emerging power markets. Responsibilities include leading real-time control center operations, ensuring regulatory compliance (NERC, WECC, AESO), developing operational policies, training staff, and collaborating with internal and external partners.

Key Responsibilities:
Operations & Market Participation
  • Oversee daily operations and reliability of the client's Balancing Authorities.

  • Manage real-time WEIM participation and compliance.

  • Develop and execute T-5, T-15, and hourly energy strategies.

  • Act as back-up System Operator after completing internal qualification program (within 6 months).

  • Direct system operations during planned/unplanned outages.

Training & Development

  • Support development and delivery of NERC CE and internal training programs.

  • Oversee professional development of System Operators and Analysts.

  • Evaluate and improve operational performance.

Compliance & Reporting

  • Ensure compliance with NERC, WECC, AESO, ARS, and other standards.

  • Draft and submit compliance reports and outage documentation.

  • Lead internal compliance assessments and support audit readiness.

  • Coordinate with Compliance Team on new/updated reliability standards.

Team & Vendor Management

  • Supervise NOC System Operators; provide on-call coverage as needed.

  • Maintain productive relationships with market operators, transmission providers, and third-party schedulers.

  • Support business development and onboarding of new generation assets.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in energy, business, engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

  • 10+ years experience in energy markets (CAISO, WECC, AESO, etc.).

  • NERC System Operator Certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months).

  • Experience with scheduling, balancing authority operations, power marketing.

  • Knowledge of EMS, SCADA, AGC, ISO rules, regulatory policies, and PPA contracts.

  • 5+ years experience managing real-time system operations.

  • Previous leadership in high-voltage grid or dispatch operations preferred.

Skills:

  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to manage emergency operations under pressure.

  • Technical proficiency with energy market systems and compliance tools.

  • Analytical thinking with strong business acumen.

Working Conditions:

  • Onsite in Great Falls, MT 24/7 operations in a CIP-compliant control center.

  • Required to support on-call duty and work 12.5-hour shifts as needed (including nights, weekends, holidays).

Direct Reports:
  • Assistant System Operators
  • System Operators
  • Senior System Operators
  • EIM Interchange Analysts
  • EIM Settlements Analyst