Senior or Senior II Market Services Analyst (Remote Eligible)

Southwest Power Pool · via Himalayas ·

Budget / Salary$97,580–141,400
TypeFull-time job
LocationUnited States
Posted1 hour ago
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 and transparent 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 bonus (if applicable)

Hybrid working environment for positions that are eligible

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

**PLEASE NOTE:** **SPP is not able to sponsor employment visas or student-work authorizations (STEM OPT) for this position. Please ensure you are eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship prior to applying.**
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. Factors such as qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and geographic location will all be considered during the hiring process.
Salary Ranges

Senior Market Analyst: $97,580 – $126,790

Senior Market Analyst II: $112,190 – $141,400

Overview
The Senior Market Services Analyst ensures the accuracy and integrity of the data that underpins Congestion Rent, Greenhouse Gas (GHG), Market Transmission Use (MTU), and Western Resource Adequacy Program (WRAP) Operations in SPP's Markets+. This position also serves as a critical link between technical development teams and the broader market design process, translating business and regulatory requirements into application logic and validating that new releases perform as intended. Beyond its technical contributions, this role supports organizational credibility by ensuring accurate, timely communication with both internal teams and external stakeholders.

Core Responsibilities

Analyzing and reporting on Congestion Rent, Greenhouse Gas (GHG), and Market Transmission Use (MTU), and Western Resource Adequacy Program (WRAP) Operations

Coordinate with Markets+ Transmission Service Providers and Market Participants on the verification of Transmission Service Reservations to ensure accurate representation of rights in the CRT

Supporting and maintaining GHG tracking and reporting on the GHG platform and responding to related RMS tickets

Supporting the annual and intra-year MTU update processes

Translating governing document language into clear requirements and testing application releases to support primary applications

Testing application functionality and identifying/correcting data issues

Creating and maintaining internal documentation of processes and procedures

Creating and maintaining requirements documentation for primary applications

Providing analytical insights, engaging with stakeholder groups, and coordinating market design changes and technical implementation across Markets+

Prepare and deliver technical documentation, presentations, and analysis to both internal and external audiences

Understand the organized wholesale market rules and apply the knowledge to key business functions

Facilitate market design changes through the SPP stakeholder process

Required Qualifications
Senior Market Analyst

Bachelor’s Degree in economics, mathematics, or other related field

5 years of job-related experience

Senior Market Analyst II

Bachelor’s Degree in economics, mathematics, or other related field

9 years of job-related experience

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in power operations or market design in the Western Interconnection.

Experience in reserving and scheduling transmission service

Advanced degree in economics, math or other related field of study

Experience in utility operations, RTO operations or energy trading

Experience with data manipulation and analysis of large data sets

Sound understanding of the SPP Open Access Transmission Tariff, FERC & NERC governing documents, SPP By-Laws, SPP Criteria and the SPP Committee structure

Other Requirements:

Competent with the administrative and communication tools for word processing, spread sheet development and time keeping, as a minimum

Strong knowledge of several power systems analysis tools applicable to power system steady state, dynamic, short circuit, or database management systems

Strong inter-personal and team work skills along with good written and verbal communication skills

Excellent working skills with communication and data handling software such as Microsoft Office© Word, Excel, Access

Experience in reserving and scheduling transmission service

Proficient at organizing and conducting technical and analytical studies

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

Ability to support diverse team members and manage complex analysis projects

Strong facilitation skills

Strong interpersonal and team-building skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Competent working skills with communication and data handling software such as Microsoft Office, Excel and Access

Demonstrate proficiency in business acumen and professional conduct

Demonstrate the ability to function with constantly changing and multiple priorities

Demonstrate strong organizational skills

Understanding of and compliance with SPP Policies and Procedures

Ability to recognize and address strategic issues important to market design

Proficient at organizing and conducting complex technical and analytical studies

Skilled at analyzing complex issues and communicating results to diverse stakeholders

Travel Requirement
10–15%; (15–25% for remote hires)

Southwest Power Pool is an equal opportunity employer that makes employment decisions without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, age, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Further, Southwest Power Pool makes good faith efforts to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact us at 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.
At SPP we believe in a culture of belonging. Learn more here: Culture of Belonging - Southwest Power Pool.
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