Senior Economist

Job description

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. The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) applies cutting-edge technology to operate a reliable electricity system, manage competitive markets for wholesale electricity, and plan for the Empire State's energy future. The NYISO’s Market Structures department invites applications for a full-time Senior Economist to join our team. As Senior Economist within NYISO’s Market Design department, you will be a key leader shaping the structure of New York’s wholesale electricity markets. Leveraging advanced econometric methods and microeconomic analysis, you’ll collaborate with stakeholders—including regulators, market participants, and NYISO leadership—to develop innovative market rules that align reliability, economic efficiency, and public policy goals. You will have the opportunity to lead in-depth research, guide cross-functional teams, and influence significant market design evolutions that support New York’s markets, clean energy transition, and relia...