Settlements Analyst

ERCOT; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 83,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

ERCOT is seeking a Settlement Analyst to perform settlement calculations for the nodal market and support ERCOT’s Commercial Operations Systems. You will develop protocol language, create tests, and ensure accuracy using SAS and SQL within a team-focused environment in Texas.

Role progresses from Level I to Senior, with increasing responsibilities, mentorship, and project leadership, while maintaining effective stakeholder communication and data integrity.

Qualifications

• Level I requires a degree with no minimum work experience.
• Level II requires 2+ years of relevant work experience.
• Senior level requires 5+ years of relevant work experience.
• Prefer proficiency in Excel and SQL/SAS.

Responsibilities

• Assist with projects implementing ERCOT’s Commercial Operations Systems.
• Develop and maintain understanding of competitive energy markets.
• Write and execute SQL queries for analytical reports.
• Write and execute SAS to certify system changes and verify calculations.
• Mentor team members and support day-to-day activities.
• Communicate complex concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

SQL

SAS

Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Visual Basic

Job description

At ERCOT, our diverse and dynamic work environment provides a platform on which employees can work together to build the future of the Texas power grid and wholesale market utilizing the latest technologies and resources. We encourage you to join our talented, dedicated workforce to develop world-class solutions for today and tomorrow’s energy challenges while learning new skills and growing your career.

ERCOT is committed to fostering inclusion at all levels of our company. It is the cornerstone of our corporate values of accountability, leadership, innovation, trust, and expertise. We know that individuals with a wide variety of talents, ideas, and experiences propel the innovation that drives our success. An inclusive and diverse workforce strengthens us and allows for a collaborative environment to solve the challenges that face our industry today and in the future.

JOB SUMMARY

The Settlement Analyst performs settlement calculations for the ERCOT nodal market and responds to inquiries from Market Participants’ Account Representatives. Analysts build deep expertise in settlement calculations and support projects to implement and enhance ERCOT’s Commercial Operations Systems. Serves as the subject matter expert for settlement of the ERCOT nodal market. Develops protocol language and system requirements related to Settlements. Creates test cases, test scripts, test data, and validation tools (using SAS) to test changes to the settlement system.

JOB DUTIES

Level I

• Assists with projects, as necessary, to implement ERCOT’s Commercial Operations Systems, including future enhancements
• Assists with system development, product implementation, certification, and testing
• Develops and maintains a strong understanding of the competitive energy markets
• Identifies and recommends improvements to procedures and software that increase accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness
• Writes and executes SQL queries to generate results for analytical reports
• Writes and executes SAS code to certify system changes and verify calculations from the production system
• Resolves Market Participant questions, disputes, and data errors related to settlement computations
• Assists with day-to-day team activities
• Keeps the Senior and/or Lead Settlement Analyst informed of system issues through formal status reports and informal updates (email, team discussion)
• Notifies leadership of key issues in a timely manner
• Builds strong working relationships with Settlement Team members and colleagues across ERCOT departments
• Clearly communicates complex technical concepts, in writing and verbally, to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Supports the Settlement Team and collaborates with peers to meet team objectives and ERCOT initiatives
• Maintains working knowledge of market and power systems, and understands how data elements flow from these systems into the settlement system

Level II — Includes all Level I duties, plus:

• Demonstrates advanced knowledge and expertise in detailed settlement calculations
• Takes initiative to identify and recommend solutions and improvements that increase accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness
• Serves on projects to implement ERCOT’s Commercial Operations Systems, including future enhancements
• Mentors other analysts within the department
• Applies knowledge of the software development lifecycle to complete tasks, enhance tools, and support effective process flow

Senior Level — Includes all Level I and II duties, plus:

• Provides on-the-job training and oversees the work of other analysts
• May lead projects to implement ERCOT’s Commercial Operations Systems, including future enhancements
• Ensures the quality of deliverables and artifacts produced by Settlement Analysts
• Supports the Lead Settlement Analyst with day-to-day team activities

EXPERIENCE

• Level I: Requires no minimum work experience beyond degree requirements
• Level II: Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience beyond degree requirements
• Senior Level: Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience beyond degree requirements

EDUCATION

• Requires Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Mathematics, Finance, or a related field (required), or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Prefer proficient in Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and graphs
• Prefer comfortable interpreting and manipulating algebraic equations
• Prefer experience with, or aptitude for, SQL, Visual Basic, and SAS

WORK LOCATION

• Employees are required to work on-site in Taylor, TX at least 2 days per week, or more as business needs require, as determined by management
• On-site schedules are flexible and may be adjusted based on business needs, as determined by the Manager
• Remote work must be performed from the employee’s Texas residence
• Employees may choose to work on-site more than required, up to full-time
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ERCOT is firmly committed to equal employment for all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, medical condition, religion, age, creed, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected category under federal, state or local law.

Expected Salary Range:

$83,000 - $114,000