Member Resource Business Analyst

Application due date: July 28, 2025

Location: Maple Grove, MN (Eligible for hybrid schedule)

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without restriction. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Your perspective is powerful. To do what’s never been done before, we need to think differently. We seek out people with unique backgrounds, unique skillsets and unique perspectives who want to help shape what’s next.

Summary:

Are you a professional with a passion for clean energy and data-driven solutions? We currently have an opening for a Market Integration Specialist. Coordinate and partner with all GRE divisions, focused on projects to maximize distribution-level energy and capacity hedging resources which will complement GRE’s Power Supply portfolio. Provide leadership and guidance to GRE’s member-owners who present new assets to be considered for operational benefit and registration opportunity. Support the registration and participation of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) in the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) markets, ensuring that DERs, including solar, storage, demand response, and electric vehicles are properly registered and integrated into MISO’s energy markets and capacity constructs. Leverage experience and knowledge in energy market operations, regulatory compliance, DER technologies, and MISO’s market rules and processes.

Total Rewards:

A typical starting range for this position is $113,000 - $155,000 annually. We offer market competitive base pay and adjust our offer accordingly based on 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

· Manage the end-to-end registration and integration of distributed energy resources (DERs) into MISO markets, ensuring compliance with technical, operational, and regulatory requirements.

· Collaborate with GRE divisions, member-owners, MISO, and other external partners to identify and implement the most effective market participation pathways for DERs.

· Support regulatory advocacy and provide expertise on MISO market rules, performance standards, and evolving participation structures, including FERC Order 2222.

· Design and implement new processes, protocols, and tools to support scalable DER registration, operations, and long-term program success.

· Partner with GRE member-owners to align project goals and DER registration value; oversee cross-department planning, scheduling, and delivery of new DER applications.

· Use business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) to track project milestones, analyze DER performance, and ensure accurate data reporting for market operations.

Qualifications:

· Knowledge is typically acquired through a bachelor’s degree in engineering, project management, energy management, economics, or another technology-focused field/equivalent related field.

· 5+ years of experience in energy markets, DER integration, or technical project management.

· Demonstrated knowledge with MISO market operations, regulatory compliance, and DER registration processes.

· Experience with Power BI, Tableau, Visio, and distributed energy technology platform.

· PMP certification, advanced technical degree, or experience with FERC Order 2222 preferred.

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage technical and non-technical audiences.

· Deep understanding of DER technologies and their operational/market value.

· Project management skills with the ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives.

· Familiarity with utility operations, regulatory environments, and wholesale market dynamics.

· Experience using business intelligence and collaboration tools (Microsoft 365, Power BI, SharePoint, Teams, etc.).

· Self-driven with a collaborative mindset and the ability to adapt in a fast-changing energy landscape.

Apply: Qualified candidates please apply at www.greatriverenergy.com (under the Careers tab) by July 28, 2025. GRE values diversity, equity and inclusion and we are an equal employment opportunity employer.

About Great River Energy

Powering what’s possible Great River Energy is a not-for-profit electricity provider owned by our 26 distribution cooperatives in Minnesota and Wisconsin for which we generate and transmit electricity. We provide wholesale electric service to our member owners who distribute electricity to approximately 660,000 member consumers - or about 1.7 million people. A diverse mix of generation resources - Our power plants generate more than 2,800 megawatts of electricity and several solar arrays capable of producing 650 kilowatts. In addition, we purchase wind and hydroelectric energy. Your electricity is delivered through power lines to you. Every time you plug in your toaster, television or other electrical device, a system of power lines goes to work to bring you the power you need. Our job at Great River Energy is to keep the lights on by providing a safe & reliable supply of electricity.

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