ISO New England

Operations Forecasting Supervisor

ISO New England$168K — $180K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field; advanced degree preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience in power system operations and/or forecasting.
  • Strong knowledge of ISO New England Market Rules and Operating Procedures.
  • Experience with neural network modeling and probabilistic analysis.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and evolve forecasting methodologies for system complexity and accuracy.
  • Deliver accurate New England system demand forecasts timely and compliantly.
  • Monitor, validate, and improve demand and VER forecasts through error analysis.
  • Support forecasts for system security analysis and market operations.
  • Plan and manage forecasting initiatives from concept to implementation.
  • Provide clear updates and operational reporting during normal and event-driven operations.
  • Coach and develop team members to enhance forecasting accuracy and effectiveness.

Benefits

  • Stable, mission-driven workplace with meaningful impact.
  • Inclusive, collaborative work environment prioritizing safety and wellbeing.
  • Robust benefits package including enhanced 401(k) and financial planning support.
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
  • Wellness programs including an onsite gym and flexible work hours.
  • Hybrid work environment with 4-5 days onsite per week.
  • Distance-based relocation assistance available.
Full Job Description
ISO New England is seeking a Operations Forecasting Supervisor to lead a highly specialized team of Forecasters and Data Scientists supporting real-time Control Room Operations. This role is critical to ensuring accurate system demand, weather, and Variable Energy Resource (VER-wind and solar) forecasts that directly inform Day-Ahead and Real-Time market operations and energy settlements across New England.

The Supervisor collaborates closely with Operations Management, Forecasters, System Planning load modelers, IT partners, and project teams to advance forecasting capabilities while maintaining strict operational accuracy and reliability standards.

Forecasting is a 365-day operation, and this leader ensures full coverage for all forecasting processes, including weekends and holidays.

What we offer you:
  • A stable, mission-driven workplace where your impact truly matters
  • A highly engaged work environment that values inclusion, collaboration, and employee safety and wellbeing
  • Competitive compensation with a base salary + performance bonus
  • Robust benefits package, including:
    • Enhanced 401(k) and financial planning support
    • Tuition reimbursement and professional development
    • Wellness programs, including an onsite gym
    • Flexible work hours
    • Employee Business Networks
    • Free coffee at our onsite café
  • Hybrid work environment (4-5 days/week onsite)
  • Distance-based relocation assistance available


How you will make an Impact
  • Evolve forecasting methodologies to address increasing system complexity, including the implementation of probabilistic forecasting techniques.
  • Lead the production of accurate, timely New England system demand forecasts in alignment with corporate, operational, and ISO-NE procedures, ensuring 100% on-time compliance.
  • Deliver hourly demand forecasts across multiple horizons: intraday, day-ahead through six days, and 21-day outlooks to support energy reliability assessments.
  • Monitor and validate demand and VER (wind and solar) forecasts; identify root causes of errors and implement corrective actions.
  • Support forecasts used for system security analysis, Day-Ahead market clearing, Real-Time Operations, and energy market settlement.
  • Identify research opportunities and guide continuous improvements in demand and VER forecasting.
  • Plan and manage forecasting initiatives and projects from concept through implementation.
  • Provide operational, event-driven, and executive reporting; deliver clear updates during normal operations and major system events.
  • Coach, train, and develop Forecasters and other stakeholders (System Operators, Energy Analysts, and market participants) to improve accuracy, shift continuity, and process outcomes.
  • Maintain and enhance forecasting procedures, documentation, and training materials.


What you need to be successful
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related discipline required; advanced degree preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience in power system operations and/or forecasting.
  • Proven ability to deliver accurate, timely work under strict deadlines and operational constraints.
  • Strong knowledge of ISO New England Market Rules, Operating Procedures, and related business processes highly desirable.
  • Solid understanding of power system operations principles and electric demand behavior.
  • Experience with neural network modeling and probabilistic analysis.
  • Strong organizational and documentation skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop a team of specialized data scientists and forecasters.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Effective stakeholder engagement skills, including collaboration with Control Room Operators and Market Participants.
  • Ability to make sound decisions under tight time constraints with limited or incomplete information.
  • Demonstrated judgment and composure in high-impact operational scenarios.


This employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position (ex: H-1B, F-1/CPT/OPT, O-1, E-3, TN, J, etc.).

The expected salary range for this position is $168,000 - $180,000 per year. This role is also eligible for an annual performance bonus, comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental and vision), flexible spending and health savings accounts, a 401(k) plan with generous employer contributions and a student debt benefit, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance, critical illness and hospital indemnity benefits, paid time off, paid leave, a wellness program, an employee assistance program and other great company perks.

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This is a U.S. based role. If the successful candidate resides outside of the U.S., relocation will be required.

About ISO New England

ISO New England Inc. is an independent, non-profit Regional Transmission Organization, headquartered in Holyoke, Massachusetts, serving Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. ISO-NE oversees the operation of New England's bulk electric power system and transmission lines, generated and transmitted by its member utilities, as well as Hydro-Québec, NB Power, the New York Power Authority and utilities in New York state, when the need arises. ISO-NE is responsible for reliably operating New England's 32,000 megawatt bulk electric power generation and transmission system. One of its major duties is to provide tariffs for the prices, terms, and conditions of the energy supply in New England. ISO New England's stated mission is to protect the health of New England's economy and the well-being of its people by ensuring the constant availability of electricity, today and for future generations. ISO New England ensures the day-to-day reliable operation of New England's bulk power generation and transmission system, oversees the administration of the region's wholesale electricity markets, and manages the regional planning processes. ISO-NE was created in 1997 by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, as a replacement for the New England Power Pool, which was created in 1971. The ISO-NE grid does not extend to remote parts of eastern and northern Maine in Washington and Aroostook Counties. In these areas, residents receive their electricity from Canadian providers such as NB Power and Hydro-Québec.
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