Southwest Power Pool · 13 hours ago
Sr. or Lead Market Design Analyst (Remote Eligible)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$112K/yr - $146K/yr
5+ years expSouthwest Power Pool (SPP) is a leading organization focused on ensuring reliable and affordable electricity delivery. They are seeking a Market Design Analyst to analyze current market structures, evaluate proposed changes, and collaborate with various departments to align processes with market design principles.
EnergyEnergy Efficiency
No H1B
Responsibilities
Analyze current market design and evaluate the impact of proposed modifications
Support SPP Market Working Group in developing and facilitating market design changes
Collaborate with multiple internal departments to ensure alignment between processes, software, and market design
Conduct market analysis to identify and resolve market issues
Develop market metrics, generate reports, and provide insights to internal and external stakeholders
Research and analyze market designs from other RTO/ISO markets to identify best practices
Facilitate internal and external discussions on market design and present findings to stakeholders
Support FERC filings by providing data and assisting in drafting transmittal letters and testimony
Develop and maintain educational materials for market design, train and mentor junior staff and market participants
Maintain accountability for decision-making and meeting deadlines
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in economics, mathematics, or other related field
Sr. Market Design Analyst - Five (5) years of job-related experience
Lead Market Design Analyst - Ten (10) years industry experience. Must have previous experience in RTO Market Support, Design or Implementation. Experience can be from the RTO or market participant role
Proficient at organizing and conducting technical and analytical studies
Knowledge of electric market concepts and ability to apply understanding
Ability to support cross-team and multi-team initiatives and projects and manage the market design components of potentially complex analysis projects
Strong facilitation, presentation, and public speaking skills
Strong interpersonal and team-building skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Competence with communication and data handling software such as Microsoft Office
Demonstrate proficiency in business acumen and professional conduct
Demonstrate the ability to function with constantly changing and multiple priorities
Demonstrate strong organizational skills
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
Ability to provide training and mentoring to other staff
Preferred
Advanced degree in economics, math or other related field of study
Experience in utility industry, utility operations, RTO operations or energy trading
Experience with data manipulation and analysis of large data sets
Experience in team leadership
Benefits
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
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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