Transmission Rates & Cost Analyst - Senior or Lead

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.

Lead Transmission Rates & Cost Analyst | Pay Range: $97,580.00 - $126,795.00

Sr Transmission Rates & Cost Analyst | Pay Range: $87,950.00 - $112,190.00

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

Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is seeking a 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 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

Leadership & Work Coordination

• Coordinate and lead the execution of transmission rate and cost allocation work across analysts, ensuring alignment of priorities, consistency of outputs, and timely delivery of key initiatives.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and technical direction to analysts, elevating team capability in modeling, regulatory analysis, and communication.
• Lead cross-functional efforts involving Legal, Settlements, Accounting, and other departments to ensure integrated and accurate rate implementation and policy execution.

Strategic Analysis & Modeling

• Direct the development, validation, and governance of complex financial and rate models to ensure consistency, accuracy, and alignment with regulatory and policy objectives.
• Oversee the evaluation of transmission owner filings, ensuring analyses are comprehensive, defensible, and aligned with organizational positions.
• Lead the design and refinement of transmission pricing methodologies and cost allocation approaches, ensuring equitable and policy-aligned outcomes.
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to executive leadership on rate design, cost impacts, and policy implications.

Regulatory Strategy & Policy Influence

• Lead the development and review of technical content for FERC filings, tariff revisions, and testimony, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with organizational strategy.
• Partner with Legal and senior leadership to shape regulatory strategy and position the organization effectively in stakeholder and regulatory forums.
• Influence policy development by evaluating long-term impacts of regulatory changes and recommending strategic approaches.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Serve as a primary subject matter expert in stakeholder forums, representing the organization on complex rate and cost allocation issues.
• Translate complex technical and regulatory concepts into clear, actionable insights for executive leadership and external stakeholders.
• Lead stakeholder education efforts and facilitate discussions that drive alignment on complex policy and rate matters.

Oversight of Implementation & System Integration

• Ensure approved rates and cost allocations are accurately implemented within settlement and billing systems through coordination with internal partners.
• Establish and monitor controls and processes to maintain data integrity, compliance, and audit readiness.

Research & Industry Leadership

• Monitor and interpret emerging regulatory, industry, and market developments, assessing impacts and advising leadership on risks and opportunities.
• Drive continuous improvement in methodologies, tools, and processes related to rate modeling and cost allocation.

To be successful as the Transmission Rates & Cost Analyst, we're looking for:

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Accounting, Mathematics, or a related field

Experience Requirements: 

• Lead: Eight (8) years of experience in electric utility transmission rates, cost allocation, regulatory analysis, financial modeling, or a closely related discipline
• Senior: Five (5) years of experience in electric utility transmission rates, cost allocation, regulatory analysis, financial modeling, or a closely related field.

Required Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate complex, cross-functional work efforts and influence outcomes across multiple stakeholders
• Advanced expertise in developing, validating, and governing complex financial and rate models
• Strong understanding of transmission rate design, cost allocation methodologies, and regulatory frameworks
• Proven ability to provide strategic recommendations that influence organizational or regulatory decisions
• Advanced technical writing and communication skills, including experience contributing to regulatory filings or testimony
• Ability to translate complex analytical concepts into clear insights for executive and non-technical audiences
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop others
• Ability to understand and comply with SPP Policies and Procedures

Preferred:

• Advanced degree
• Utility industry experience

Work Environment:

• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

Physical Demands: 

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to make decisions, interpret data, and problem solve.
The employee frequently is required to stand or sit for extended periods; use hands to operate a computer keyboard and standard office equipment.
The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 10 pounds.
Requires the ability to work and collaborate with managers and employees at all levels to exchange ideas, information, and opinions to facilitate the task.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

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

Travel Requirement:

• This position requires minimal travel (approximately 10%).

SPP is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and is committed to excellence. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment 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. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

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