Principal Commercial Operations

Requirements: Demonstrate rigorous intellectual ability to articulate complex technical concepts and challenge conventional thinking in their area of expertise and across organizational lines Demonstrate ability to work independently, participate on a team, lead a team, or mentor ERCOT staff with responsibilities that require the highest levels of technical expertise, initiative and resourcefulness Demonstrate highly advanced achievement in their field of expertise by developing approaches, processes and solutions that allow ERCOT to maximize its effectiveness or achieve strategic or operational goals Make a material contribution to expansion of ERCOT’s capabilities and innovation in the fields of science, technology, engineering or mathematics Interacts with management and senior staff on matters requiring coordination across organizational lines. May provide input into organization policy within area of their expertise. Demonstrate ability to lead by influence and build consensus amongst staff in controversial work matters Be recognized by their co-workers, and professional peers as a regional or industry-wide authority in their area of expertise, as evidenced by any of the following: participating in regional or national advisory boards, panels or com mittees in their field of expertise delivering presentations and addresses pertaining to their area of expertise at industry or professional events teaching certificate-level or college-level courses pertaining to their area of expertise publishing original works of authorship pertaining to their field of expertise in reputable professional or academic publications or journals Master’s or other Advanced Degree in Economics, Engineering, Finance, Computer Science, or related field (Preferred). Experience within an RTO/ISO environment. Familiarity with ERCOT Protocols as well as PUCT regulatory and Texas legislative processes.