Technical Settlements Analyst I or II

Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is about more than power. We’re about the power of relationships. Our employees have the opportunity to work together to ensure electricity is delivered reliably and affordably to the millions of people living in our service territory. We have been voted one of Arkansas’ Best Places to work by Arkansas Business and we are looking for a member of our team who is passionate about our mission to keep the lights on!

We have a core ideology here at SPP that we stand by: Do the right thing, for the right reason, in the right way.

We believe in supporting our employees through a fantastic benefits package:

- Competitive pay with bonus opportunities

- Excellent insurance package including three great medical plans to choose from, employer-paid short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance

- Relocation assistance

- Flexible working environment for positions that are eligible where employees have the flexibility to work from home and come in where collaborative in person work is needed.

- Fantastic contributions to your retirement through a 401(k) savings plan with employer-match benefits and a defined benefit plan fully funded by SPP

Compensation Information

The salary range(s) represents our good faith estimate for the role at this time. While we strive to provide competitive and transparent compensation, there may be circumstances where an offer is above or outside of the listed range. We are open to discussing salary expectations with qualified candidates considering factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, experience and geographic location will all be considered during the hiring process.

Technical Settlements Analyst II Pay Range: $68,600.00 - $85,750.00

Technical Settlements Analyst I Pay Range: $55,800.00 - $68,350.00

We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Settlements Analyst to join our Settlements team. As key contributor you will:

Independently assist in the design and development of settlement calculations and perform analysis to ensure calculations meet the design of the market. This position plays a critical role in facilitating settlement calculations changes as a result of market design changes through the stakeholder process and conducting analysis to ensure the settlement calculations meet the intent of the design of the market. Working closely with various SPP teams—including Markets, Operations, Legal, Regulatory, Settlements, and Congestion Hedging departments—you will ensure that settlement software and calculation align with market design principles and comply with regulations. You will help facilitate discussions, analyze market and settlement data, and collaborate across departments and working groups to coordinate design changes. This dynamic role requires a blend of technical expertise, analytical skills, and interpretation of settlement calculations.

Your Key Ongoing Responsibilities Will Include

- Design and develop calculations, shadow calculations, policies, and research required to support Market Settlements.

- Utilize statistical techniques and programming languages (SQL, SAS, Java, Linux, Oracle, Tableau) to extract, transform, and analyze settlement data.

- Develop and maintain data processes to ensure accurate and efficient settlement analysis.

- Identify and investigate discrepancies in large datasets and propose solutions.

- Thorough knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) with the ability to collaborate with internal teams to: document requirements, assist with creation of test data and test cases, troubleshoot and resolve issues, and provide ongoing support for internally developed systems.

- Lead or participate in the identification, development, and implementation of process improvements for the Settlements Department.

- Create and maintain reports and dashboards in Tableau to visualize settlement data and communicate actionable insights.

- Lead or support continued training efforts to strengthen the overall team knowledge of systems applications and best practices.

To be successful as the Technical Settlements Analyst, we're looking for:

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (relevant job-related experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirement)

- Level II: Two (2) years of job-related experience above education requirements OR Four (4) years of relevant job-related experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirement

- Level I: No experience above education requirements OR Two (2) years of relevant job-related experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirement

- Knowledge of electric market concepts and ability to apply understanding in data analysis

- Experience in using various technologies and systems (SQL, SAS, Java, Linux, Oracle, Tableau) for data analysis and visualization.

- Strong documentation skills to support communication of overall development efforts

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work with large and complex data sets

- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams

Preferred

- Advanced degree in mathematics, economics, or other related field

- Experience in utility operations, market design, or RTO operations

- Experience with data manipulation and analysis of large data sets

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines

Position Type And Expected Hours Of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of workweek are Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Working extended hours may be required.

Travel Requirement

This position requires minimal (15%) travel

SPP is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and is committed to excellence. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at HR@spp.org and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

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