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GDS Associates, Inc. has
an exciting and challenging full-time opportunity with advancement and growth
potential for an Energy Markets & Regulatory Policy Associate to work in
our Planning & Advisory group. The associate position will work in
direct support of GDS' expanding Western Markets consulting team, offering the
opportunity to shape the future of the energy transition.

The successful candidate
will provide a blend of policy analysis, regulatory administration,
and analytical support ensuring our clients navigate the complexities of
evolving market designs, regional transmission organizations (RTOs), and
state/federal mandates.

GDS is a nationwide
multi-service engineering and consulting firm specializing in the energy
utilities industry. We have a significant and growing practice in the
power supply planning area representing electric utility and renewable/battery
developer clients in the procurement, planning, and effective management of
power supply resources in structured and unstructured markets across the U.S.

Responsibilities:

Policy Analysis &
Market Intelligence

• Monitor Market Evolution: Track and analyze
  developments within Western energy markets (e.g., CAISO, WEIM, EDAM, Markets+,
  WRAP, and CPUC Resource Adequacy).
• Impact Assessment: Evaluate how proposed regulatory changes or market rules
  affect client portfolios, renewable integration, and transmission planning.
• Research: Conduct deep-dive research into state regulatory trends and
  CPUC decisions to provide actionable insights for clients.

Regulatory
Administration & Support

• Filing Management: Assist in the preparation, organization, and submission of
  regulatory filings, interventions, and comments.
• Compliance Tracking: Maintain calendars for regulatory
  deadlines and ensure the team and clients can meet all administrative
  requirements.
• Documentation: Synthesize complex meeting materials from stakeholder
  processes (e.g., CAISO working groups and CPUC policy workshops) into concise
  internal briefings aligned with varying client perspectives and positions.

Analytical Support

• Data Synthesis: Support the Planning &
  Advisory group by gathering and cleaning market data for modeling and
  reporting.
• Reporting: Create high-quality
  presentations and memos that translate technical regulatory language into
  clear business strategies for clients.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Economics, Environmental Policy,
  Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Experience: 0-2 years of experience in the energy industry
  (consulting, utility, or regulatory agency).
• Interest in energy
  systems, markets, and renewable integration.
• Energy market fundamentals
  a plus - A foundational understanding of how wholesale electricity is bought
  and sold (Day-Ahead vs. Real-Time markets).
• Western Interconnection familiarity
  a plus - Familiarity with the geography of the West, the unique role/impact of
  hydroelectric power and solar curtailment in the region, and the on-going
  development of energy markets.

Skills:

• Exceptional writing
  skills with the ability to summarize complex policy issues.
• Proficiency in Microsoft
  Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; experience with data visualization tools is a
  plus.
• High degree of
  organizational aptitude-the ability to manage multiple projects, tasks, and
  clients simultaneously.

GDS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please note that this position is not available for visa sponsorship.

Work Authorization: Citizens or Permanent Residents of USA. Cannot provide Visa sponsorship.

Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $62,200 - $80,000 (annualized USD). The typical salary range for this position is just one component of the firm's total compensation package.

GDS Associates, Inc. offers excellent benefits package to include:

• Flex Benefits (Flexible Hours, Telecommuting)
• Competitive Pay
• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental & Vision, Company Paid Life, Long Term & Short-Term Disability)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Floating Holiday, Holidays)
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement