Senior Transmission Settlement Analyst

Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow our community with top talented individuals like you! With our rapidly growing, award winning energy efficiency programs, our pathway to an exciting and innovative future is now.

PSE's Transmission team is looking for qualified candidates to fill an open Senior Transmission Settlement Analyst position!

Specific details regarding the work arrangements for this position will be discussed in further detail during the interview process.

Responsible for the back office settlement revenue resulting from PSE's transmission-related services and its participation in the California ISO Western Energy Imbalance Market. Assures compliance with related government standards and PSE business practices as well as internal controls. Provides an experienced training resource for the department and other areas in Operations and often takes the lead on process improvement and project management tasks.

Leads or performs financial, statistical, and operational studies to support initiatives and on-going reporting needs of PSE's Clean Energy Strategy. Researches and analyzes operational data, accounting problems and recommends and/or implements appropriate actions to resolve identified problems. Relies upon an extensive knowledge and experience to plan work and accomplish goals, and is familiar with a variety of field practices and procedures.

Upholds the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE's operating and/or field procedures related to work responsibilities. Promotes and supports a culture of total safety. Demonstrates commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically and consistent with our core values and Code of Conduct. Ensures duties are performed in accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations.

• Responsible for transmission settlements analysis and billing.
• Performs Settlement Quality meter data analysis.
• Manages and reviews impact of PSE OATT and departmental business practices.
• Creates and completes FERC and regulatory reporting.
• Ensures compliance with FERC/NERC procedures.
• Develops and prepares complex ad hoc reporting and data analysis.
• Acts as customer interface and liaison; assures customer compliance with business requirements.
• Participates in on-going system / process improvement and automation.
• Provides accounting interpretations and recommendations to leadership.
• Interacts with PSE accounting and financial departments as needed.
• Responsible for CAISO Western Energy Imbalance Market settlement quality meter data.
  • Review/update reported PSE and 3rd Party meter data for accuracy and quality.
  • Submit required settlement quality meter data to market operator at required intervals.
• Work with Meter and Operations staff to maintain reported meter data accuracy.
• Support EIM Settlements and Transmission Billing as needed.
• Work with internal/external IT professionals to develop new features/ensure accuracy of software tool.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Five plus years' experience in department or related area
• Knowledge and familiarity with basic business office software
• Able to maintain attention while performing detailed routine tasks
• Excellent problem solving, analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to balance and prioritize multiple responsibilities to meet plans and goals
• Excellent communication and strong organizational skills
• Capable of analyzing specific situations to determine appropriate actions
• Ability to work effectively to tight deadlines in a fast paced environment
• Work effectively in matrix environment

• Experience working in electric industry and/or organized markets
• Knowledge of OATI software platform, PCI, SAP
• Knowledge of FERC, NERC, NAESB, WECC

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