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Market Monitor II, Senior, Senior II, or Lead - Remote Eligible

Southwest Power Pool · Little Rock, AR · 3 wk ago
RemoteRemoteManagement$110k–$142k/yrFull-time

About the role

The SPP Market Monitoring Unit (MMU) plays a crucial role in maintaining the integrity and reliability of SPP's wholesale electricity market across 14 states in the central and western U.S. As part of our team, you’ll be integral in ensuring that market activities are fair, transparent, and compliant with regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Perform in-depth analysis on existing and/or new market products, specific market activity, or specific market events.

  • Review proposed rule changes, conduct analysis, and provide opinions on their potential impact.

  • Prepare and present MMU analysis and resulting opinions at stakeholder meetings.

  • Write formal comments on proposed rule changes, MMU recommendations, and FERC filings.

  • Analyze and review market data, identifying potential market power abuse, manipulation, and gaming. Provide support for ad hoc analysis and routine reports.

  • Lead and contribute to special projects of varying scope and length.

  • Work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, supporting the development of metrics, analysis, reports, and responses to inquiries.

  • Participate in rotating on-call duties with other team members for real-time operations monitoring.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in economics, math, computer science, information technology, engineering or other related field; three (3) years of job-related experience in the industry, and experience at a lead level, may be considered in lieu of education requirement.

  • Lead Market Monitor: Ten (10) Years of Experience in market monitoring, power marketing, RTO operations, economic analysis, data analysis, or a directly related field; this is in addition to experience in lieu of education; or an advanced degree in a related field may be considered toward relevant years of experience.

  • Senior Market Monitor II: Eight (8) Years of experience in market monitoring, power marketing, RTO operations, economic analysis, data analysis, data science, or a directly related field; or an advanced degree in a related field may be considered toward relevant years of experience.

  • Senior Market Monitor: Five (5) Years of experience in market monitoring, power marketing, RTO operations, economic analysis, data analysis, data science, or a directly related field; or an advanced degree in a related field may be considered toward relevant years of experience.

  • Market Monitor II: Three (3) years of experience in market monitoring, power marketing, RTO operations, economic analysis, data analysis, data science, information technology, or a directly related field; or an advanced degree in a related field may be considered toward relevant years of experience.

Skills

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and data analysis tools.

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.

Pay

$109,500.00 - $142,250.00 for Lead Market Monitor
$95,200.00 - $123,700.00 for Senior Market Monitor & II
$76,000.00 - $96,900.00 for Market Monitor II

Schedule

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of workweek are Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. central time. Working extended hours may be required.

Travel

This position requires minimal (10%) travel.

EEO Statement

SPP 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, SPP 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 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.

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