Located in Lincoln, Nebraska, customer-owned LES is one of the nation’s leading utility companies. We’re recognized for low costs, reliability, financial stability, innovation, environmental stewardship, community involvement and exceptional customer service. So, if you are looking for a career, and not just a job; if you value working in an atmosphere that values passion and talent, high personal standards, service excellence, the environment and the community in which we live- LES may be the place for you.  Please note, LES is interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, LES is not able to sponsor employment-based immigrant or non-immigrant visas. This is not a remote position and requires residency within reasonable commuting distance to LES in Lincoln, Nebraska daily.

Join our dynamic team as the Energy Market Optimization and Settlements Lead.  In this pivotal role, you will manage a team with an expertise in energy market analytics and settlements to drive efficiency and profitability. If you are a strategic thinker who enjoys the challenges of navigating complex data and strategy development, we invite you to apply and help us shape the future of energy operations at LES.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & CORE COMPETENCIES

This position is primarily responsible for managing LES’ energy market settlements, transmission settlements, and transmission congestion right settlements in the Southwest Power Pool (SPP) Regional Transmission Organization (RTO). Specific responsibilities include overseeing the download, validation and shadow of energy market settlement statements, validation of transmission customer and owner statements, and execution of required processes. Analyzes energy and congestion market performance and identifies trends and opportunities for improvement. 

• Supervises staff to include prioritizing and assigning work, conducting performance evaluations, monitoring employee performance, ensuring staff members are trained and cross trained, resolving conflicts, and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.  
• Oversees the validation and review of energy market settlement statements and works closely with peers to develop and revise short-term and long-term market strategies. 
• Analyzes energy and congestion market performance and identifies trends and opportunities for improvement.  
• Establishes and implements policies and processes for area of assignment and assesses risks related to policies and department activities. 

Accountability - Holds self and others responsible for goals, outcomes, deadlines, and objectives and follows through on commitments. Takes accountability for delivering on commitments; owns mistakes and uses them as opportunities for learning and development. 

Initiative - Takes action on their own without being prompted; handles problems independently; able to resolve issues without relying on extensive help from others; does more than is expected or asked.  

Decision Making - Seeking a candidate who identifies and considers several different solutions before making decisions when needed. Makes effective decisions even when faced with time pressure or uncertain conditions. Recognizes when input from others is needed to make effective decisions. Weighs the costs, benefits, and implications of decisions before making them. Leverages intuition when making decisions in his or her area of expertise. Makes decisions that are in the best interests of the company, even when they are difficult or unpopular. 

Strategic Thinking - Seeking a candidate who understands and can explain the "big picture" and how different strategies relate to organizational objectives or issues. Accurately assesses the organization's competitive strengths and weaknesses. Develops effective strategies that align with the organization's vision and values and balances long-term strategic goals with short-term priorities. 

Leading/Facilitating Teams - The successful candidate ensures that individuals are clear about their individual and shared roles and responsibilities on the team. Identifies and helps team research needed information, resources, and tools. Monitors team progress and holds members accountable for tasks. Shows confidence in others and appreciation of their contributions. Shares ownership for set-backs and responds promptly with appropriate corrective action. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field, and 

• Six years of related work experience, or 

• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 

• None 

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