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Join Our Team as a Technical Analyst in Congestion Hedging!

Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Technical Analyst Congestion Hedging to join our Integrated Marketplace team. This position plays a critical role in the development, implementation, and analysis of Congestion Hedging markets including Auction Revenue Rights (ARRs) and Transmission Congestion Rights (TCRs). The successful candidate will work closely with internal departments and external stakeholders to manage financial, operational, and regulatory aspects of the Congestion Hedging process. This role involves technical system oversight, market analysis, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder support.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and support ARR/TCR tools and processes.
• Operate and monitor TCR market activities.
• Analyze auction results and funding performance.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and internal controls.
• Support audits and maintain documentation.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Provide training, reporting, and technical support.

To be successful as a Technical Analyst in Congestion Hedging, we're looking for:

• Bachelors degree in economics, mathematics, engineering or other related field.
• Technical Analyst II - Two (2) years of job-related work experience - not eligible for remote work.
• Sr Technical Analyst - Six (6) years of job-related experience with at least three (3) years of industry experience.
• 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, stakeholders and manage complex analysis projects.
• Strong facilitation skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Flexibility and ability to function with constantly changing and multiple priorities.
• Strong inter-personal and teamwork skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in business acumen and professional conduct.
• Competent working skills with communication and data handling software such as Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Project and Access.

Preferred:

• Advanced degree in economics, math, engineering or other related field of study.
• Knowledge of electricity market, hedging strategy and software programming (VB, C, C++, SQL).
• Experience with data handling and analysis of large data sets.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

• This is a full-time position. Days and hours of the 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 moderate travel (approximately 10-15%).

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 ...@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 under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).