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

• Lead Market Analyst - Page Range - $ 109,500 - $ 142,250
• Sr. Market Analyst - Pay Range - $95,200 - $ 123,700

Come join our team as a Market Analyst
SPP is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Market Analyst to support and enhance the operation of our electricity markets. In this dynamic role, you'll leverage your expertise in market concepts and data analysis to drive efficiency, support daily market operations, and contribute to the development and implementation of key market initiatives and software.
The ideal candidate is an independent problem-solver who can manage complex cross-departmental projects, provide regulatory support, and actively engage with both internal teams and external stakeholders. This position also plays a crucial role in mentoring team members and ensuring high-quality market operations through process improvements and analytical rigor.
Ke y Responsibilities

• Market Analysis & Reporting: Conduct advanced data analysis, develop queries, and perform market clearing engine sensitivities. Produce daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual market reports.
• Project Leadership: Independently lead and manage cross-departmental projects, ensuring effective communication and timely completion.
• Market Operations Support: Support daily market reviews, repricing, model validations, study issue resolution, and participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation.
• Regulatory & Customer Support: Provide analytical support for FERC filings and legal testimony. Respond to and resolve customer issues related to the electricity markets.
• Software Development & Testing: Contribute to the testing and implementation of market software changes and support commercial modeling efforts.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process enhancements to improve efficiency and accuracy across market functions.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Present analysis and findings to internal and external stakeholders, including SPP working groups and committees.
• Mentoring & Training: Train and mentor staff on market concepts, systems, and analysis techniques.

To be successful we're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in mathematics, computer science, physics, or other related degree; three (3) years of job-related experience may be considered in lieu of education requirement
• Lead Market Analyst - 10 years of electricity market experience that includes knowledge of market software systems; this is in
• excess of the educational requirements experience above
• Sr Market Analyst - Five years of job-related experience
• Strong inter-personal and teamwork skills
• Excellent planning and organization skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of and compliance with SPP Policies and Procedures

Preferred:

• Advanced degree in related field

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, Location, and Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work week 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 0-15%)
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).
At SPP we believe in a culture of belonging. Learn more here: Culture of Belonging - Southwest Power Pool .
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