Sr Transmission Rates & Cost Analyst

Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is about more than power. Were 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

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 considering factors such as the candidates qualifications skills competencies experience and geographic location will all be considered during the hiring process.

Sr Transmission Rates & Cost Analyst Pay Range: $87950.00 - $112190.00

Join our Regulatory Team as a Senior Transmission Rates & Cost Analyst!

Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is seeking a Senior Transmission Rates & Cost Analyst to join our Regulatory team and serve as a subject matter expert in electric utility transmission rates cost allocation and related policy impacts. This role plays a critical part in shaping how transmission costs are calculated allocated and implemented across the systemsupporting accurate settlements regulatory compliance and informed decision-making.

The Senior Transmission Rates & Cost Analyst is responsible for developing and evaluating complex financial and rate models reviewing transmission owner rate filings and ensuring approved rates are accurately implemented within settlement and billing systems. This position provides strategic analysis and technical expertise to executive leadership stakeholders and the Board and represents the organization in regulatory proceedings stakeholder forums and educational settings.

The ideal candidate brings advanced analytical judgment deep regulatory knowledge and strong communication skills to evaluate rate design cost responsibility and policy implications across a dynamic transmission environment.

What Youll Do

Strategic Analysis & Modeling

• Develop evaluate and maintain complex financial and rate models used to calculate utility revenue requirements and transmission rates ensuring alignment with cost recovery principles and policy objectives

• Review and analyze transmission owner rate filings and supporting documentation to assess accuracy compliance and achievement of intended rate outcomes

• Independently assess pricing methodologies for transmission facility use and apply validated inputs to populate organizational transmission rate structures

• Conduct internal analyses of rate models and cost impacts to support executive leadership stakeholder discussions and Board-level decision-making

• Ensure approved rates and cost allocations are accurately implemented in settlement and billing systems supporting compliant and accurate invoicing

• Analyze cost allocation methodologies and rate design outcomes to evaluate equity policy alignment and system-wide impacts

• Assess financial and operational impacts of policy development or changes on rates models and stakeholder cost responsibility providing recommendations as appropriate

• Support long-term strategic planning by evaluating how current rate structures and cost allocation approaches align with future system needs and policy direction

Technical & Regulatory Writing

• Draft review and explain technical language for FERC filings tariff provisions testimony and related regulatory materials associated with transmission rates and services

• Partner closely with Legal staff and company witnesses to support regulatory filings and ensure technical accuracy clarity and defensibility

• Prepare clear concise summaries of stakeholder working group discussions for internal and external audiences

• Develop educational materials briefing documents and written explanations to support stakeholder understanding of complex rate and policy issues

Presentations & Stakeholder Engagement

• Prepare and deliver technical presentations as a subject matter expert for internal teams stakeholders and external audiences

• Translate complex analytical financial and regulatory concepts into accessible explanations for audiences with varying levels of technical expertise

• Support stakeholder education and engagement efforts related to transmission rates cost allocation and policy impacts

Research & Policy Monitoring

• Monitor regulatory developments tariff provisions and industry trends related to transmission rates and cost allocation

• Provide timely accurate responses to internal and external inquiries by applying current regulatory and policy knowledge

To be successful as the Sr Transmission Rates & Cost Analyst were looking for:

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Economics Finance Engineering Accounting Mathematics or a related field

Experience Requirements:

• Five (5) or more years of experience in electric utility transmission rates cost allocation regulatory analysis financial modeling or a closely related field.

Required Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to build evaluate and explain complex financial or rate models with minimal supervision.
• Proven technical writing skills
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to executive leadership legal partners stakeholders and non-technical audiences.

Preferred:

• Advanced degree
• Utility industry experience

Work Environment:

• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

Physical Demands:

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to make decisions interpret data and problem solve.
The employee frequently is required to stand or sit for extended periods; use hands to operate a computer keyboard and standard office equipment.
The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 10 pounds.
Requires the ability to work and collaborate with managers and employees at all levels to exchange ideas information and opinions to facilitate the task.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision and ability to adjust focus.

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 travel (approximately 10%).

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 atand 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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Full job descriptions will be made available to those selected for an interview.

Required Experience:

Senior IC