Prepares and administers budgets and financial goals for the department Manages the resources and day-to-day operations of Load Forecasting and Load Profiling functions to assure efficiency and productivity of personnel Manages the overall operation, maintenance, and enhancement of Load Profiling System to ensure that accurate and timely data is provided to the Data Aggregation, Settlements, EMS, Market Participants, and other stakeholders Ensures that Load Forecasting and Load Profiling business rules and guidelines are properly developed, applied, and maintained Develops and implements policies and procedures related to Load Forecasting and Load Profiling systems Develops, monitors, and refines workflow and business processes to meet the goals of the Load Forecasting and Load Profiling functions Actively participates in stakeholder process as an expert resource on Load Forecasting and Load Profiling Manages statistical and economic data analysis for load forecasting purposes across ERCOT for use in load forecast model development and evaluation Manages statistical sample design and data analysis for load research across ERCOT for use in load profile model development and evaluation Serves as an expert witness for Load Forecasting and Load Profiling issues with the Governing Board and regulatory bodies Defines and monitors operational systems’ functional requirements, deployment strategies, testing requirements, and strategic direction Facilitates systems development, product implementation, certification and testing criteria and general workflow procedures with other departments and ERCOT clients by effectively managing projects and contracts Directs the profiling of individual retail customer premises Negotiates both contract and commercial terms associated with weather vendors, load research services, and Load Forecasting and Load Profiling systems vendors REQUIRED EXPERIENCE Requires minimum 8 years job related work experience and 2 years in a leadership role in excess of degree requirements. EDUCATION Bachelor's Degree: Electrical Engineering or related field (Required) Master's Degree: Electrical Engineering, Business Administration, or related field (Preferred) or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required CERTIFICATION PE Professional Engineer (Preferred) WORK LOCATION – Taylor, TX: Employees will be required to be on-site in Taylor, TX at a minimum of 2 days per week, or more, as needed based on the business needs as determined by management May be required to be onsite during grid events Remote work is required to be performed from your Texas residence Employees may opt to work on-site more than required or 100% of the time The foregoing description reflects the minimum qualifications and the essential functions of the position that must be performed proficiently with or without reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.