Senior or Senior II Market Services Analyst (Remote Eligible)

Southwest Power Pool, Inc.; Little Rock (AR); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation bonus

Hybrid working environment

401(k) with employer match

Pension plan

Medical plans

Job summary

Southwest Power Pool, Inc. is seeking a Senior Market Analyst to ensure data accuracy for Congestion Rent, GHG, MTU, and WRAP Operations within Markets+.

The role bridges technical development teams and market design, translating regulatory requirements into actionable software specifications. The position emphasizes data integrity, stakeholder communication, and timely reporting, with a strong focus on market design changes and technical implementation across Markets+.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, mathematics, or related field.
• 5 years of job-related experience for Senior Market Analyst.
• 9 years of job-related experience for Senior Market Analyst II.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing and reporting on Congestion Rent, GHG, MTU, and WRAP Operations.
• Coordinate with Markets+ Transmission Service Providers and Market Participants on verification of Transmission Service Reservations.
• Maintaining GHG tracking and reporting on the GHG platform and addressing RMS tickets.
• Supporting annual and intra-year MTU update processes.
• Translating governing document language into clear requirements and testing releases.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in economics, mathematics, or related field

Tools

GHG platform

Job description

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: This position may not be performed remotely from California or New York City, NY, nor can SPP 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. Factors such as qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and geographic location will all be considered during the hiring process.

Salary Ranges

• Senior Market Analyst: $97,580 – $126,790
• Senior Market Analyst II: $112,190 – $141,400

Overview

The Senior Market Services Analyst ensures the accuracy and integrity of the data that underpins Congestion Rent, Greenhouse Gas (GHG), Market Transmission Use (MTU), and Western Resource Adequacy Program (WRAP) Operations in SPP's Markets+. This position also serves as a critical link between technical development teams and the broader market design process, translating business and regulatory requirements into application logic and validating that new releases perform as intended. Beyond its technical contributions, this role supports organizational credibility by ensuring accurate, timely communication with both internal teams and external stakeholders.

Core Responsibilities

• Analyzing and reporting on Congestion Rent, Greenhouse Gas (GHG), and Market Transmission Use (MTU), and Western Resource Adequacy Program (WRAP) Operations
• Coordinate with Markets+ Transmission Service Providers and Market Participants on the verification of Transmission Service Reservations to ensure accurate representation of rights in the CRT
• Supporting and maintaining GHG tracking and reporting on the GHG platform and responding to related RMS tickets
• Supporting the annual and intra-year MTU update processes
• Translating governing document language into clear requirements and testing application releases to support primary applications
• Testing application functionality and identifying/correcting data issues
• Creating and maintaining internal documentation of processes and procedures
• Creating and maintaining requirements documentation for primary applications
• Providing analytical insights, engaging with stakeholder groups, and coordinating market design changes and technical implementation across Markets+
• Prepare and deliver technical documentation, presentations, and analysis to both internal and external audiences
• Understand the organized wholesale market rules and apply the knowledge to key business functions
• Facilitate market design changes through the SPP stakeholder process

Required Qualifications

Senior Market Analyst

• Bachelor’s Degree in economics, mathematics, or other related field
• 5 years of job-related experience

Senior Market Analyst II

• Bachelor’s Degree in economics, mathematics, or other related field
• 9 years of job-related experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in power operations or market design in the Western Interconnection.
• Experience in reserving and scheduling transmission service
• Advanced degree in economics, math or other related field of study
• Experience in utility operations, RTO operations or energy trading
• Experience with data manipulation and analysis of large data sets
• Sound understanding of the SPP Open Access Transmission Tariff, FERC & NERC governing documents, SPP By-Laws, SPP Criteria and the SPP Committee structure

Other Requirements

• Competent with the administrative and communication tools for word processing, spread sheet development and time keeping, as a minimum
• Strong knowledge of several power systems analysis tools applicable to power system steady state, dynamic, short circuit, or database management systems
• Strong inter-personal and team work skills along with good written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent working skills with communication and data handling software such as Microsoft Office© Word, Excel, Access
• Experience in reserving and scheduling transmission service
• 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 and manage complex analysis projects
• Strong facilitation skills
• Strong interpersonal and team-building skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Competent working skills with communication and data handling software such as Microsoft Office, Excel and Access
• Demonstrate proficiency in business acumen and professional conduct
• Demonstrate the ability to function with constantly changing and multiple priorities
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills
• Understanding of and compliance with SPP Policies and Procedures
• 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

Travel Requirement

• 10–15%; (15–25% for remote hires)

Southwest Power Pool is an equal opportunity employer that makes employment decisions without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, age, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Further, Southwest Power Pool makes good faith efforts to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact us at [e-mail] 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.

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