Southwest Power Pool · 16 hours ago
Sr Transmission Rates & Cost Analyst
Little Rock, AR
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$88K/yr - $112K/yr
5+ years expSouthwest Power Pool (SPP) is seeking a Senior Transmission Rates & Cost Analyst to join their Regulatory team and serve as a subject matter expert in electric utility transmission rates and cost allocation. This role involves developing complex financial models, reviewing rate filings, and providing strategic analysis to support regulatory compliance and informed decision-making.
EnergyEnergy Efficiency
No H1B
Responsibilities
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
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
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
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Accounting, Mathematics, or a related field
Five (5) or more years of experience in electric utility transmission rates, cost allocation, regulatory analysis, financial modeling, or a closely related field
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
Benefits
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
Company
Southwest Power Pool
SPP oversees the bulk electric grid & wholesale power market in the USA on behalf of a diverse group of utilities & transmission companies.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Lanny Nickell
President & Chief Executive Officer
Antoine Lucas
Vice President of Markets
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