Lead, Strategy and Risk Management (Hybrid)

Company Description

The California Independent System Operator (ISO) manages the flow of electricity across the high-voltage, long-distance power lines that make up 80 percent of California's power grid. We safeguard the economy and well-being of 30 million Californians by operating the grid reliably 24/7.

As the impartial grid operator, the California ISO opens access to the wholesale power market that is designed to diversify resources and lower prices. It also grants equal access to 25,865 circuit-miles of power lines and reduces barriers to diverse resources competing to bring power to customers.

The California ISO's function is often compared to that of air traffic controllers. It would be grossly unfair for air traffic controllers to represent one airline and profit from allowing that company's planes to go through before others. In the same way, the California ISO operates independently—managing the electron traffic on a power grid we do not own—making sure electricity is safely delivered to utilities and consumers on time and reliably.

Under the general direction of the Manager, Strategic Planning and Enterprise Risk Management, leads activities in support of the strategic planning and enterprise risk management processes. Facilitates developing the organization’s strategic, short-term, and long-range goals, objectives, metrics, and enterprise risk register. Monitors and reports out on strategic performance and risk management. Conducts organizational reviews to identify the organization’s strengths and weaknesses and researches emerging trends, opportunities, and threats. Provides tools, templates, and best practices for strategic planning and enterprise risk management. Facilitates critical discussions on emerging topics that carry risk or strategic impact.

Qualifications Level of Education and Discipline:

A Bachelor's degree (BA, BS) or equivalent education, training or experience in Business, Finance, Economics, Marketing, or related field. Master’s Degree preferred.

Equivalent years of education and training, plus six (6) or more years related experience.

Additional Skills And Abilities

Demonstrates fundamental management and leadership skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment as a leader, facilitator and team member. Ability to provide practical and feasible solutions to problems, keeping multiple conflicting considerations into account. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and writing skills required. Excellent analytical skills are required, including the ability to effectively communicate complex technical materials and concepts in a non-technical manner. Must be able to handle a dynamic and changing work environment, and work independently. Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite. Self-motivated, problem solving skills and the ability to influence others without direct authority.

The pay range for the Lead, Strategy and Risk Management at the CAISO is $129,975 to $216,625 per year.