Manager, Origination

Company Description

About Us
Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Wabash Valley Power is a not-for-profit electric cooperative and wholesale provider of reliable, affordable electricity to our 23 electric distribution member cooperatives. These cooperatives in turn serve more than 300,000 homes, businesses, and farms in Indiana, Illinois, and Missouri.

As a not-for-profit co-op, we do things a bit differently—and that’s the point. Because we aren’t influenced by shareholders, we make our decisions with our members in mind. That means we value things like teamwork, and putting families first. It also means a business model that’s designed for stability and growth. It’s a Deliberately Different approach to the energy industry, and that’s great news for the people who count on us.

What You'll Get
We believe what benefits our employees benefits our company. That’s why we put employees first—your health, your family, and your development. These aren’t just slogans: We offer continuing education, flex time, health benefits, a 401(k) match and pension plan, and much more. Here are just a few of the things that make our company culture unique:

•  No Sweat  - We offer a wellness program that includes a payroll credit for medical insurance, an on-site fitness center for your convenience and extra vacation days for participating. We’ll even throw in a fitness device reimbursement to keep you on track!
•  Flex Time  - Our flexible schedule means you can work in your appointments or family events and maintain a comfortable work-life balance.
•  Stay in School  - We value employees who have a desire to learn, so we provide funds for continuing education. We also offer in-house training and ongoing development through our internal GROW program.
•  Keep it Casual  - When you work for us, you work in comfort.  Blue jeans are the norm in our office and we make them look good!
•  Work Hard, Play Hard  - We reward our employees with generous vacation time, to the tune of up to five weeks off a year. Even our new employees receive credit for prior work experience.

Job Description

Are you a savvy negotiator with a passion for Power Supply? Wabash Valley Power Alliance (WVPA) is seeking a dynamic Manager, Origination to support our members in identifying, negotiating, and executing essential power supply contracts.

In this vital role, you’ll work directly with our members to ensure their ongoing supply needs are met, while playing a key part in fostering economic growth within our service territory. Your expertise will help strengthen partnerships, optimize procurement strategies, and support the long-term sustainability of the community.

If you're a proactive, solutions-oriented professional with a knack for driving success, we want to hear from you!

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Support economic development efforts.
• Manage ongoing supply needs for new and existing member needs.
• Develop and maintain relationships with market counterparties including IPPs, financial institutions, and power marketers.
• Manage PPA negotiations for long-term capacity and energy transactions.
• Conduct preliminary evaluations of financial viability, risk assessment, and regulatory impacts.
• Collaborate with a team to develop both supply and energy services agreements for data center needs.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with consultants, partners, EPCs, Independent System Operators (ISOs), government agencies, and other industry stakeholders.
• Evaluate market conditions, member feedback, and regulatory landscapes to capitalize on new opportunities and adapt strategies accordingly.
• Communicate key decision points and present recommendations to executive staff and the Board of Directors.
• Provide input into the business plan and origination strategy.
• Work with regulatory and policy experts to track and incorporate policy efforts.

Qualifications

You have strong communication skills, analytical thinking, and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within the organization and membership. You love working with people both colleagues and members in a member-focused cooperative environment. You take a constructive approach to understanding the needs of situations and are results-oriented, self-motivated, and have a high level of initiative.
 

• Minimum 10 years of experience in energy markets, origination, or related field, required
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent analytical and financial evaluation skills.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Bachelor’s degree – MBA preferred
• Experience with data center energy needs and supply agreements.
• Familiarity with regulatory and policy environments affecting energy markets.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.