Sr Transmission Rates & Cost Analyst

Description

Southwest Power Pool (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 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 assistance
• Flexible working environment for positions that are eligible where employees have the flexibility to work from home and come in where collaborative in person work is needed.
• Fantastic contributions to your retirement through a 401(k) savings plan with employer-match benefits and a defined benefit plan fully funded by SPP

PLEASE NOTE:

SPP is not able to 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 considering factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, experience and geographic location will all be considered during the hiring process.

Sr Transmission Rates & Cost Analyst | Pay Range: $87,950.00 - $

Join our Regulatory Team as a Senior Transmission Rates & Cost Analyst!

Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is seeking a Senior Transmission Rates & Cost Analyst to join our Regulatory team and serve as a subject matter expert in electric utility transmission rates, cost allocation, and related policy impacts. This role plays a critical part in shaping how transmission costs are calculated, allocated, and implemented across the system—supporting accurate settlements, regulatory compliance, and informed decision‑making.

The Senior Transmission Rates & Cost Analyst is responsible for developing and evaluating complex financial and rate models, reviewing transmission owner rate filings, and ensuring approved rates are accurately implemented within settlement and billing systems. This position provides strategic analysis and technical expertise to executive leadership, stakeholders, and the Board and represents the organization in regulatory proceedings, stakeholder forums, and educational settings.

The ideal candidate brings advanced analytical judgment, deep regulatory knowledge, and strong communication skills to evaluate rate design, cost responsibility, and policy implications across a dynamic transmission environment.

What You’ll Do

Strategic Analysis & Modeling

Develop, evaluate, and maintain complex financial and rate models used to calculate utility revenue requirements and transmission rates, ensuring alignment with cost recovery principles and policy objectives.

Review and analyze transmission owner rate filings and supporting documentation to assess accuracy, compliance, and achievement of intended rate outcomes.

Independently assess pricing methodologies for transmission facility use and apply validated inputs to populate organizational transmission rate structures.

Conduct internal analyses of rate models and cost impacts to support executive leadership, stakeholder discussions, and Board-level decision-making.

Ensure approved rates and cost allocations are accurately implemented in settlement and billing systems, supporting compliant and accurate invoicing.

Analyze cost allocation methodologies and rate design outcomes to evaluate equity, policy alignment, and system-wide impacts.

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