The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) manages the efficient flow of electricity on more than 11,000 circuit-miles of high-voltage transmission lines, dispatching power from hundreds of generating units across the state.
New York Independent System Operator (“NYISO”) seeks a Senior Product Business Analyst in Rensselaer, New York.
Responsible for leading requirements elicitation and documentation for multiple, large, complex, cross-departmental, multi-phase and multi-year projects and initiatives as assigned; partnering with Market Design Specialists on designing technologically feasible, functional solutions which meet Business and Market Participant needs within regulatory frameworks and software capabilities; working with business owners, project sponsors, and stakeholders to obtain requirements and achieve optimal solutions which take into account organizational and customers’ objectives in the context of regulatory framework and energy industry trends; developing solutions and business requirements that will meet the needs of customers and conform to the principles defined in the NYISO Tariffs and Business and Operational Manuals, ensuring proper requirements traceability through the design, development, and testing of project components; providing recommendations to users and customers in prioritizing new development projects, enhancements for existing systems, and system maintenance requests; obtaining approval of the business, functional, and technical requirements across all business functions; and other duties as assigned. Employee may be stationed anywhere in the continental U.S., but will report to NYISO headquarters in Rensselaer, NY. Salary range: $103k - $ 144k.
Education: Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or related field (or foreign equivalent)
Requirements: 2 years of experience in the job offered or related. Other special requirements include: 2 years of experience working with external stakeholders to gather and document technical business requirements; 2 years of experience creating process flow diagrams, data flow diagrams, workflow diagrams, or other business processing models to identify business inefficiencies, provide insights, and recommend improvements; and 2 years of experience reviewing, applying, and ensuring compliance with rules and regulations applicable to the electric utilities industry.
Skills Required
- Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or foreign equivalent
- Two years of experience in the job offered or a related role
- Two years of experience working with external stakeholders to gather and document technical business requirements
- Two years of experience creating process flow diagrams, data flow diagrams, workflow diagrams, or other business processing models
- Two years of experience reviewing, applying, and ensuring compliance with rules and regulations applicable to the electric utilities industry
What We Do
The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) is responsible for the reliable operation of New York’s nearly 11,000 miles of high-voltage transmission and the dispatch of more than 500 electric power generators. In addition, we administer bulk power markets that trade an average of $7.8 billion in electricity and related products annually. As a not-for-profit independent system operator, we are governed by a 9-member Board of Directors. Market Participants and Stakeholders in New York’s electricity markets play a significant role in our unique shared governance process. We employ more than 550 people and occupy two locations in New York's Capital Region. Given the technical complexity of our mission, over a quarter of the company’s staff are devoted to the development and support of information technology. We have a diverse and engaged workforce, and have been recognized as a top employer in the region. Connect with the NYISO online: BLOG: https://www.nyiso.com/blog PODCAST: https://www.nyiso.com/podcast CAREERS: https://www.nyiso.com/careers PRESS: https://www.nyiso.com/press Follow NYISO on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NewYorkISO Subscribe to the NYISO YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NewYorkISO
