Transmission Rate Analyst , II, III or Senior

Transmission Rate Analyst I, II, III or Senior

Job Description

This technical position reports to the OATT Manager. The position supports Tri‑State’s transmission rate setting function. The position is responsible for collection and verification of all data necessary to develop multiple transmission revenue requirements and is also responsible for reviewing the transmission revenue requirements of other regional transmission providers as necessary.

Note: There is one position available, and this position will be filled at one of four job grade levels:
Transmission Rate Analyst I, job grade 7;
Transmission Rate Analyst II, job grade 8;
Transmission Rate Analyst III, job grade 9 or Senior Transmission Rate Analyst, job grade 10. This decision will be based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate and Tri‑State business needs at the time of hire.

Tri‑State recognizes the value of a highly‑engaged and committed workforce and provides an excellent benefits program that includes: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Work Schedules including compressed work week and telecommuting opportunities to work remotely up to 40%, Life Insurance, 401K, Long Term Disability (LTD), Short Term Disability (STD), Employee Assistant Program (EAP) and Paid Leave Benefits.

Senior Transmission Rate Analyst
Hiring Salary Range: $106,000-$135,000

Transmission Rate Analyst III
Hiring Salary Range: $96,000-$121,000

Transmission Rate Analyst II
Hiring Salary Range: $86,000-$108,000

Transmission Rate Analyst I
Hiring Salary Range: $77,000-$96,000

Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary outside of the posted hiring salary range based upon work experience, education, and/or skill level.

• Development and implementation of transmission revenue requirements and rates for all of Tri‑State’s transmission assets.
• Gather, analyze, and input all data required to prepare a comprehensive transmission rate design template.
• Review transmission asset and expense data.
• Oversee the process for separating non‑tariff transmission assets from tariff transmission assets.
• Implement procedures for the annual update of Tri‑State’s transmission rates.
• Assist in the development of various analyses and financial models relative to rates and rate design.
• Assist in the preparation of filings including testimony, work papers, and exhibits to applicable regulatory authorities. Analyze intervener testimony to formulate responsive testimony and assist with cross‑examination strategies.
• Coordinate interveners Commission staff data request responses on technical issues during rate filings and assist in support required during the hearing process.
• Maintain a working knowledge and understanding of regulatory rulings, proceedings, and industry trends relevant to transmission rate making.
• Interpret and answer internal and external inquiries concerning transmission rate related issues.
• Actively participate in selected committees and working groups.
• Develop rates for other potential joint transmission rate activities.
• Accurately determine the correct transmission costs and loads.
• Collaborate with other regional transmission providers to reach agreement on consistent application of accounting data.
• Critique other transmission providers’ revenue requirement for consistency with agreed upon practices.
• Assist with the development facilities use rates for non‑OATT transmission assets.
• Provide support to other Transmission contracts, policy, engineering, operations, and planning staffs, including but not limited to:
• Open Access Transmission Tariff agreements and updates.
• Generator Interconnection agreements and updates.
• OASIS (Open Access Same‑Time Information System) management and postings.
• Provide support, as needed, for coordination with rate design(s) associated with providing service to Tri‑State Member Systems.
• Enterprise Focus Responsibility:
  Understand and embrace the tenants of the annual Business Plan, and ensure adherence to enterprise vision, mission, values, strategies, goals, objectives and priorities.
• Member System Focus Responsibility:
  Continually…