We're hiring a Director, Power Supply and Business Development, to join the team at Connexus Energy. The Director will develop and implement strategies to meet evolving needs of the membership related to power supply, transmission services, rates and programs, including load management and distributed generation.

Anticipated hiring pay is between $143,800.00 - $188,790.00. The final compensation offered is based on the selected candidate's qualifications, experience and skill level. In addition, this position is eligible for an annual bonus with a target payout of 14% based on company performance.

In this position you will:

• Lead the power supply and business development team; manage day-to-day activities; develop staff knowledge and expertise
• Help ensure reliable, cost-competitive power supply and transmission service provision, and related compliance with relevant MISO market rules and federal and state mandates (e.g., Carbon Free Standard)
• Assist with the formulation of power supply strategy; oversee long-term power supply resource plan development
• Foster relationships with utility suppliers, power marketers and/or developers
• Support power supply procurement contract negotiations, asset development and asset management, for local and bulk system renewables and storage
• Collaborate across the organization to identify opportunities for business development, including strategic initiatives and operational capabilities (e.g., load management)
• Evaluate new products and services, perform market research, develop financial pro forma statements, and develop and implement pilot programs
• Provide leadership in developing strategic insights from member data and related information, support division and enterprise data analytics opportunities
• Manage and optimize the load management portfolio; develop tools and strategies to achieve member benefits and reduce cooperative costs
• Lead rate study processes, and collaborate with other departments to optimize and evolve member rates and pricing

Required Education, Experience, Skills and Talents:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Economics, Business Administration or related field
• Five or more years of progressive experience in the energy utility sector, including in one or more of the following areas:
  • business development
  • regulatory policy analysis
  • power generation (including renewables and distributed resources)
  • power marketing
  • risk management
  • MISO markets
  • transmission rights
  • energy services
  • integrated resource planning
• Demonstrated ability to initiate and lead major projects involving internal and external customers.
• Effective and persuasive public speaking skills

Preferred Education, Experience, Skills and Talents

• Master's degree

• MISO market transactional experience
• Three years of supervisory experience with proven ability to lead people

Based in Ramsey, Connexus Energy is Minnesota’s largest electric cooperative, providing electricity, renewable energy alternatives and related services to 146,000+ residential and commercial members just north of the Twin Cities.  We offer a collaborative work environment with challenging and rewarding work, which provides for professional development and work-life balance in a highly technical, stable and innovative industry.  We give back to the communities we have served for more than 80 years by embracing opportunities to volunteer, donate and support economic development.  Our talented and friendly staff focuses on achieving our mission of powering our members and communities toward a smarter energy future with a passionate focus on affordability, innovation, safety, and grid reliability.

Connexus Energy’s benefits package includes medical/dental/vision insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan with generous company matching and non-matching contributions and independent investment advisory services, accrued PTO, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, recognition program, employee referral program, and employee activities. Company paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability is also provided.

An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans and Disabilities

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran or disability status.