Energy & Transmission Markets Consultant

Description

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Leidos is seeking an Energy & Transmission Market Consultant who is an experienced electricity market analyst and possesses the ability to help expand an existing consulting practice focusing on due diligence related to transmission congestion impacts under Security Constrained Economic Dispatch (SCED). The successful candidate will participate in or lead projects that are involved with transmission congestion analysis, LMP basis risk, energy curtailment risk, LMP price forecasting, energy asset due diligence, economic benefit studies, and related analysis to support asset development, risk assessment, and economic studies.

Location: This position can allow remote work for candidates located in the USA.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Performs complex electricity market modeling and transmission congestion analysis utilizing the PROMOD market simulation model with security constrained economic dispatch (SCED)
• Analyzing study results to develop study deliverables that provide meaningful and actionable solutions for clients.
• Managing client engagements and ongoing client relationships.
• Presenting study results and findings to client executives.
• Researching key energy market operational processes and current issues/trends.
• Conducting business development activities both through internal collaboration and directly with clients and prospects.
• Developing and expanding key client relationships.
• Effectively and efficiently support projects and project team members working both independently and in collaboration with other colleagues and managers.

Basic Qualifications:

To be considered for the following levels:  Degree may fall within any of the following disciplines: Engineering, Math, Science or Finance, Economics, Business, or related field.

• Mid-Level: bachelor’s degree with two plus (2+) years of prior relevant experience
• Senior Level: bachelor’s degree with four plus (4+) years of relevant experience.
• Lead Level: bachelor’s degree with eight plus (8+) years of relevant experience.

All candidates should have:

• Relevant experience in energy markets with modeling software such as PROMOD IV, Encompass, UPLAN, or Plexos.
• Relevant experience in the electricity industry conducting economic studies of conventional and renewable generation.
• Proven ability to effectively communicate with both clients and staff.
• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills, with proven ability to lead and communicate project results both verbally and in writing.
• Strong knowledge and interest in power markets with understanding of basic transmission system operations and nodal (LMP) price formation.

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company’s 46,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $14.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2022.  For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.