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Manager, Transmission Modeling

Vistra Corp.
Irving, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 1/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/11/2026
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Job Summary

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

Function Management:

  • Lead the effort to build and maintain congestion models fostering a culture of excellence.
  • Constant improvement of models by incorporating latest market information that impacts the grid
  • Consolidate the outputs of models and benchmark them to real live observations to ensure models are responding rationally. Establish a consistent benchmark process

Stakeholder Collaboration:

  • Communicate complex analytical insights in a clear and actionable manner to Transmission Trading leadership.
  • Support cross-functional projects that enhance the overall trading and transmission optimization capabilities of VST

Market Expertise:

  • Stay current with market trends, regulatory changes, and technological advancements in the energy trading sector.
  • Provide expert insights and strategic recommendations based on market analysis and data-driven findings.
  • Lead efforts to enhance the organization's understanding of market dynamics and their impact on trading strategies.

Education, Experience & Skill Requirements

  • Training in finance, economics, engineering, data science, or related field. Relevant certifications (e.g., CFA, FRM) are highly desirable.
  • 5 of work experience in the energy trading sector with a strong background in market analytics
  • Proven experience in managing and developing high-performing teams.
  • Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities effectively.
  • Deep expertise in energy markets, including a strong familiarity with trading commodities and interpreting market, credit, and operational risks across multiple commodities and assets. Demonstrated commitment to staying updated with market trends and developments.
  • 5 years of work experience using production cost models (e.g. UPLAN, PROMOD, PSO) in grids such as ERCOT, PJM, Eastern Interconnect, CAISO, etc.

Key Metrics

  • Creation of Congestion Point of View insights that provide VST with an edge in decision making
  • Translation of market news, grid changes, into actual impacts to the energy, congestion and marginal losses components of LMP for the VST fleet
  • Appropriate benchmark of models to ensure they respond according to reality
  • Effective communication and collaboration with internal stakeholders, leading to improved decision-making and strategy alignment.

Job Family

Trading

Company

Luminant Energy Company LLC

Locations

Irving, Texas

Texas

We are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication. If this describes you, then apply today!

If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site.

It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at assistance@vistraenergy.com to make a request.

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