Distributed Generation Strategy Senior Specialist

Overview

Responsibilities

• Support collaboration with stakeholders to advance policy and standardswork with internal and external stakeholders to develop and evaluate proposals and implementation plans to expand integration of DG into the grid.
• Support consensus building internallywork cross functionally with your Operations counterpart in DG, partners in Distributed Engineering, Energy Services, Customer Operations, related teams such as E-Mobility, and leadership across all groups.
• Support constructive stakeholder engagement with customers and developers, aggregators, Department of Public Service (DPS) Staff, NYSERDA, Joint Utilities (JU) Interconnection Policy Working Group (IPWG), and other stakeholders; turn feedback into actionable updates to procedures, settings, and specs.
• Support improvement of data and toolsshape enhancements to PowerClerk integrations, maps and guidance that help customers site and design projects more effectively.
• Turn analysis into outcomes to improve processesstudy interconnection trends and pain points and recommend policy/process fixes that reduce rework and uncertainty to improve utility processes and the SIR so customers experience clearer steps and faster decisions.
• Support market participationhelp with design of process for telemetry/control and distribution reliability needs for FERC Order 2222 so DG aggregations can participate while the local grid stays reliable.
• Support monitoring of DG market demand and trends along with program performance to inform program strategy and customer services.
• Support development of financial and other models to understand business models and inform tariff and program design.
• Support engagement with DG customer portfolio management personnelleverage their operational expertise to support development of strategic planning initiatives, new tools, and regulatory filings.
• Support development of regulatory filingsprepare DPS filings, guidance documents, and customer-facing resources that make requirements straightforward and consistent.
• Support customer experience improvements, end-to-endcoordinate changes across teams so improvements on paper translate into better timelines and fewer surprises for customers.
• Represent the Company at industry conferences and meetings with external stakeholders related to the development of DG projects.
• Ensure that safe work practices are followed, and the environment is fully protected in accordance with Company policy and governmental regulations
• Perform other related tasks and assignments as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Three years of experience in energy policy, regulatory strategy, utility planning, or related analytical roles

• Bachelor's Degree Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or Business

• Demonstrated ability to analyze and synthesize data into business insights and effectively communicate the information in oral and written deliverables Required
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite (i.e. Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project) Required
• Ability to make decisions in real-time, under pressure Required
• Intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm for learning new skills Required
• One-year specific experience in utility DG programs, including work with utility DG program strategy, forecasting and reporting Preferred
• Strong presentation and writing skills a plus Preferred
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, analyze and solve complex strategic and tactical opportunities Preferred
• Proven experience developing analytical tools leveraging techniques which may include statistics, predictive models, and/or machine learning Preferred
• Knowledge of distributed generation and/or clean energy programs and technologies Preferred
• Knowledge of national and New York State clean energy policy a plus Preferred
• Experience analyzing or managing program performance and/or pipelines Preferred
• Demonstrated organizational skills, and the ability to see the big picture while maintaining attention to detail Preferred
• Experience working with diverse teams to align stakeholders around business solutions, and coach and work with these stakeholders through the implementation to drive business results Preferred
• Demonstrated success in support of clean energy programs Preferred
• Working knowledge of Standard Interconnection Requirements (SIR), Public Service Commission (PSC) orders, JU/ITWG guidance; familiarity with Cost-Sharing 2.0 and Utility Process governance Preferred
• Understanding of New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) participation models and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Order 2222 frameworks Preferred
• Tools & data: familiarity with Con Edison software platforms; skills in SQL/Python/Power BI/Tableau helpful for concise visualizations Preferred
• Customer-centric mindset with examples of simplifying requirements and improving transparency Preferred

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated analytical skills
• Develops and delivers effective presentations
• Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents
• Excellent organizational skills
• Well organized, detail oriented and flexible to handle multiple assignments

• Driver's License Required

• The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.