Senior, Senior II, or Lead Energy Economist (Remote Eligible

Senior, Senior II, or Lead Energy Economist (Remote Eligible) (Architecture)

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 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

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. Factors such as qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and geographic location will all be considered during the hiring process.

• Senior Energy Economist: $112,240 - $145,810
• Senior II Energy Economist: $129,020 - $162,590
• Lead Energy Economist: $128,950 - $167,640

The Senior, Senior II and Lead Energy Economist-Market Design shape the economic framework that governs SPP's electricity market operations by collaborating with stakeholders, SPP teams, member companies, and the larger Markets team to develop, evaluate, and refine market design principles and rules for the SPP region. Market Design Economists conduct economic analysis to assess the effectiveness of current market mechanisms, identify opportunities for improvements in efficiency, reliability, and transparency, and evaluate proposed market design changes, regulatory policies, and market-based solutions to emerging challenges.

Market Design Economists utilize quantitative and econometric techniques to analyze market data, identify trends, and provide insights into participant behavior and overall market performance. All levels lend expertise across Market Design and Markets, with higher levels expected to independently recommend market design changes, develop market metrics, manage complex analysis projects, and support stakeholder engagement at an advanced level.

• Understand organized wholesale market designs and SPP's market rules and apply this knowledge to key business functions.
• Coordinate and communicate with SPP market participants and member companies regarding SPP markets.
• Analyze and review market data for market weaknesses and inefficiencies through ad hoc analysis.
• Research and analyze the design of other RTO/ISO markets.
• Document analysis and studies in written reports and communicate findings to internal staff and external stakeholders.
• Facilitate market design changes through the SPP stakeholder process.
• Provide technical expertise to SPP committees and working groups and support Working Groups as necessary.
• Support FERC filings by providing data and assisting in drafting letters and testimony.
• Review and develop education materials related to market design and support training of junior-level staff and stakeholders.
• Understand and comply with SPP Policies and Procedures.
• Support cross-team and multi-team initiatives and projects; higher-level roles lead or manage complex analysis components.
• Maintain flexibility to function with constantly changing and multiple priorities.

• Bachelor's Degree in economics
• 5 years of experience in market monitoring, power marketing, utility regulation or operations, RTO/ISO operations, economic analysis, data analysis, or a directly related field. An advanced degree in a related field may be considered toward relevant years of experience.

• Bachelor's Degree in economics
• 8 years of experience in market monitoring, power marketing, utility regulation or operations, RTO/ISO operations, economic analysis, data analysis, or a directly related field; or an advanced degree in a related field may be considered toward relevant years of experience.

• Master's Degree economics
• 10 years of experience in market monitoring, power marketing, utility regulation or operations, RTO/ISO operations, economic analysis, data analysis, or a directly related field; or an advanced degree in a related field may be considered toward relevant years of experience