Director, Market Intelligence

Company Description

Customized Energy Solutions (CES) is a global energy services and technology company that helps market participants operate, comply, and compete in deregulated electricity and natural gas markets. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Philadelphia, CES works with utilities, independent power producers, energy suppliers, developers, asset owners, and investors across North America and globally.

CES delivers market intelligence, regulatory and market design support, asset and portfolio management, retail market operations, and energy technology solutions. Our teams track and interpret ISO/RTO rules and policy developments, support resource planning and market participation, manage operational and settlement processes, and develop proprietary software platforms—including CES BLUE, GOLD, RED, GRIDBOOST, and CoMETS—that help clients manage risk, optimize performance, and respond effectively to market change.

CES is committed to advancing transparent, efficient, and non-discriminatory energy markets while delivering practical, high-quality solutions marked by integrity, rigor, and long-term client value.

CES has been nationally and regionally recognized for sustained growth and innovation, including listings on the Inc. 500|5000 and Philadelphia Business Journal’s Top 100 Companies, as well as a Best Places to Work designation with Hall of Fame status for five or more consecutive years.

With headquarters in Philadelphia and offices across the U.S., Canada, Japan, India, and Vietnam, CES offers a collaborative, flexible, and globally connected work environment for professionals passionate about the future of energy.

Job Description

The Market Intelligence team, provides timely, accurate insights on regulatory developments, ISO/RTO activity, and emerging trends across North American electricity markets. The team translates complex market activity into clear, actionable intelligence that supports informed decision-making for clients and internal stakeholders.

The primary responsibilities for this position are to attend and participate in California ISO (CAISO) stakeholder meetings and, within days of each meeting, write succinct reports, with analysis where appropriate, on important presentations, announcements, discussions, and other developments from those meetings for internal and external clients. The Director will also manage a small team of CAISO/West CES market intelligence associates to ensure coordinated coverage of all CAISO and western power market issue. Qualified candidates for this position will be able to work independently and collaboratively and will possess strong communication and analytical skills.

Position Responsibilities

• Market IQ serviceAttend and participate in stakeholder meetings and, within days of each meeting, write succinct reports, with analysis where appropriate, on important presentations, announcements, discussions, and other developments from those meetings for internal and external clients.As appropriate, tailor reporting and analysis according to clients’ commercial interests (e.g., generation, transmission, load, trading) and according to financial, policy, legal, and technical perspectives and considerations.Independently identify and define issues according to clients’ commercial interests.Recommend appropriate courses of action according to clients’ commercial interests.Provide real-time reporting and analysis on developments with immediate and significant commercial impacts on clients.Work closely with clients and stay familiar with their interests by addressing clients’ questions in a timely manner and conducting regular (monthly, quarterly) conference calls.
• Consulting and Market Design servicesAttract, engage, and support clients through reports and analysis as well as consulting projects related to existing and emerging market design(s) for CAISO and other regions.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years energy industry experience required
• Relevant college degree required/graduate degree or advanced industry training preferred
• Wholesale energy market knowledge/experience regarding resource and transmission planning, generation interconnection, resource adequacy, and market design required
• CAISO and related ISO/RTO knowledge/experience required in-depth knowledge of Resource Adequacy (RA), Congestion Rent, Price Formation, and California's Extended Day Ahead Market (EDAM) preferred
• Knowledge of the California Public Utilities Commission Resource Adequacy (RA) policy framework preferred
• Markets+ knowledge preferred
• Strong writing skills required
• Experience writing under tight deadlines preferred
• Strong analytical/quantitative skills and experience required
• Strong verbal and public presentation skills preferred
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively required
• Business development orientation preferred

Location

• This is a remote work opportunity in the western U.S. region.

Travel

• Position will require attendance at CAISO stakeholder meetings and periodic travel to other relevant regional market-related meetings/workshops as well as industry conferences, client/potential client meetings and CES headquarters in Philadelphia.

Additional Information

Customized Energy Solutions offers competitive salary commensurate with experience. Benefits include performance bonus and profit-sharing Medical Savings Account, comprehensive health Insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, and 401K matching and tuition reimbursement. Excellent opportunities for advancement.

Customized Energy Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.