Energy Market Operations Lead

Join an organization in the fast paced and exciting energy industry whose mission is to provide reliable, affordable and sustainable energy solutions to public power communities throughout Michigan. As the Energy Market Operations Lead, you will be at the center of daily activities to forecast and schedule electric load and power generation. This Position works within the Energy Supply and Market Operations business unit reporting to the Manager, Market Operations. MPPA offers a hybrid work environment based in Lansing, Michigan, combining purposeful in-office collaboration with opportunities for remote work.
 

What You’ll Do

• Review and analyze day-ahead, short-term, and seasonal load forecasts.
• Identify and communicate forecast anomalies, meter data issues, generation availability changes, and other operating conditions that may affect market submissions.
• Coordinate behind-the-meter generation, transmission-connected MPPA-owned resources, purchased power resources, bilateral transactions, and natural gas requirements for power generation.
• Submit accurate demand bids, energy offers, physical and financial schedules, e-tags, and transmission reservations within applicable Regional Transmission Organization market deadlines, including MISO and PJM.
• Coordinate with third-party suppliers, counterparties, transmission providers, Members, and internal staff to confirm transaction details and resolve scheduling issues.
• Monitor meter-data collection and control systems to support timely, accurate forecasting, scheduling, and settlement processes.
• Maintain accurate operational and transaction records, including schedules, confirmations, meter data, and settlement-related information.
• Support daily, monthly, and seasonal reporting that helps Agency staff and Members evaluate forecast accuracy, resource performance, scheduling outcomes, and market activity.
• Assist with invoice review, confirmed transaction checkout, Power Purchase Agreement activity, and settlement validation as needed.
• Provide operational support during MISO and PJM emergency procedures, alerts, or other market events by gathering information, communicating impacts, and supporting Member response activities.
• Support asset registration, resource data updates, planning resource requirements, auction support, and other RTO administrative processes.
• Help improve scheduling procedures, data validation practices, forecasting processes, documentation, and internal controls.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Ability to work with detailed operational data, follow structured routines, meet market deadlines, and maintain accurate records.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently within established policies, goals, and procedures while coordinating effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel or similar analytical tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three to five years of experience in wholesale energy markets, utility operations, power scheduling, or a related energy field.
• Experience with MISO, PJM, e-tagging, transmission reservations, load forecasting, meter data systems such as MV-90, SCADA or other operational data systems, and RTO market systems.
• Familiarity with power purchase agreements, market settlements, bilateral transactions, resource adequacy, auctions, or generation asset registration.
• Experience supporting process improvement, data validation, workflow documentation, or internal controls.

Key Strengths for Success

• Accuracy and attention to detail when reviewing, organizing and translating data
• The ability to create structured daily routines
• Analytical thinking and sound judgment when evaluating data to make decisions.
• Timeliness, reliability, and accountability in meeting deadlines and responding to operational needs.
• Clear, concise, and professional communication with Members and business partners.
• Initiative to improve processes and procedures.

Work Environment & Schedule

This position is primarily office-based in Lansing, Michigan, with a hybrid work environment. The role involves extended computer use, frequent communication with internal and external stakeholders, and dependable availability during market deadlines. Occasional support may be needed during market events, emergency procedures, Member coordination needs, training, conferences, or other business activities.   

Our Values

We are guided by public power values, service to Member communities, honesty and integrity, professionalism, cooperation, dedication to the common good, and a culture of regulatory excellence. 

Our Commitment to Our Employees

• Comprehensive benefits package that includes health, disability, life, vision, and dental insurance.
• Employer-contributed retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off that grows with time in service.
• Hybrid work environment that supports teamwork, flexibility, and purposeful in-office collaboration.
• Opportunities to contribute to meaningful public power work in a changing energy environment.

Why Join Us

You’ll join a collaborative organization focused on delivering value to public power communities in a fast-moving energy environment. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, work across teams, and help strengthen forecasting, scheduling, resource coordination, and market operations capabilities that support long-term success. 

If you are a detail-oriented, analytical energy market professional who enjoys solving operational challenges and improving market processes, we encourage you to apply.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

MPPA is an equal opportunity employer. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees so they can participate in the application process and perform the essential functions of the position.