About Aigent EnergyAGent is building the leading software platform to optimize distributed generation resources — turning energy liabilities into reliable, monetizable assets. We bring AI to the aggregation, orchestration, and monetization of distributed generation in wholesale and retail power markets, delivering meaningful reliability, economic, and sustainability benefits to commercial, institutional, and industrial energy users, utilities, and grid operators.We move fast, think big, and operate with a lean, high-trust team. Every hire matters here.About the roleAGent is seeking an exceptional VP of Energy Markets to lead our market operations function and serve as one of the most strategically important voices in the company. This is not a purely operational role — and it is not a purely strategic one. We need both, from the same person, at the same time.On one side, you are a seasoned wholesale energy market operator. You've managed assets in wholesale markets as a direct market participant, navigated tariffs, managed settlements, and built the internal protocols that allow a team to execute flawlessly across multiple markets simultaneously. You know what it takes to get a MW into a market and keep it performing.On the other side, you are a commercially-minded leader who applies deep market knowledge to help AGent grow. You help the leadership team think through market prioritization, identify strategic opportunities, develop unique and differentiated products, understand the commercial implications of regulatory changes, and build the go-to-market intelligence that gives our sales team an edge.You will build and lead the Energy Markets team, own the full lifecycle of MW participation across AGent's target markets, and be a critical partner to the CEO, VP of Product & Engineering, and GTM leadership as we scale. You'll help the leadership team identify and prioritize regulatory hurdles — understanding which barriers matter most based on where the largest market opportunities lie, and helping AGent navigate them strategically. Relationships with ISO/RTO and utility leaders are a meaningful differentiator for this role.ResponsibilitiesMarket Strategy & Commercial IntelligenceServe as AGent's foremost expert (internally and externally) on U.S. wholesale energy markets — PJM, MISO, NYISO, ISONE, ERCOT, and beyondPartner with the CEO and GTM leadership to develop AGent's market prioritization strategy — identifying where to compete, when to enter new markets, and how to maximize portfolio valueApply market knowledge to commercial execution: help the sales team understand program economics, articulate value to prospects, and position AGent competitivelyIdentify and prioritize regulatory hurdles across target markets — assessing which barriers represent the greatest risk to commercial opportunity and developing a clear-eyed strategy for navigating themMonitor regulatory developments across ISO/RTOs and translate their implications into strategic recommendations for the leadership teamActively engage with ISO/RTO and utility stakeholders to influence regulatory policy and build relationships that benefit AGent's market access and positioningMarket Operations & RegistrationOwn the end-to-end lifecycle of MW participation across all AGent markets: registration, offer management, dispatch operations, and settlementBuild and implement internal protocols that align AGent's operations with the tariffs and operational procedures of each ISO/RTO we participate inEnsure 100% of MW are registered, validated, and in market ahead of every seasonal startOwn program milestone delivery and all related operational deadlinesBuild or buy the tools and technology necessary to achieve operational excellence across market operationsTeam Leadership & Cross-Functional ExecutionLead, and develop the Energy Markets team: setting a high bar for rigor, accountability, and continuous improvementWork cross-functionally with Engineering, Dispatch & Customer Operations, and GTM to ensure all systems, data flows, and customer-facing processes are aligned and symbioticPartner with the VP of Product & Engineering to ensure the platform roadmap reflects market operational requirements and regulatory realitiesSupport the GTM team with market intelligence, program economics tools, and prospect-facing materials that sharpen the sales processData, Modeling & PerformanceOwn data acquisition, analysis, and management across AGent's market portfolioLead load modeling and performance forecasting to maximize MW earnings across programsBuild and maintain the metrics and KPIs that give leadership real-time visibility into market performance, portfolio health, and progress toward strategic goalsDrive continuous improvement in offer optimization, settlement accuracy, and overall market performanceQualificationsRequiredDeep, hands-on experience in U.S. wholesale energy markets — you have operated in ISO/RTO marketsDemonstrated experience registering MW with grid operators and managing the full participation lifecycle across multiple marketsStrong working knowledge of ISO/RTO tariffs, operational procedures, and the regulatory frameworks that govern wholesale market participationExperience building internal operational protocols and systems that scale across markets and teamsCommercially-minded — you can connect market knowledge to business strategy, sales execution, and growth prioritizationProven experience leading and developing teams in a fast-moving, data-driven environmentStrong Python and SQL skills — you are comfortable working with data at a technical level; Snowflake and Sigma experience a plusExceptional communicator — you can present to a board, brief the sales team, and engage an ISO policy team, all with equal credibility5+ years of experience in wholesale energy market operations, system implementation, or a closely related rolePreferredEstablished relationships with ISO/RTO and utility leaders across key U.S. marketsExperience in the virtual power plant, DER aggregation, or distributed power plant industryTrack record of influencing regulatory policy or participating in ISO/RTO stakeholder processesExperience implementing cross-functional technology platforms in an energy market contextFamiliarity with Claude AI or other AI tools and an interest in using them to scale market operationsNote: We are unable to sponsor visas at this time. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.BenefitsCompetitive base salary, performance bonus, and early-stage equity100% employer-paid Health, Dental, and Vision premiums for full-time employeesTwo health plan options: traditional plan with FSA, or HDHP with company-funded HSABasic Term Life Insurance + voluntary insurance optionsFlexible PTOFully remote — work from anywhere in the U.S.Direct access to the founding team and real ownership of your work from day oneA front-row seat to the energy transition
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