Market Analyst Lead, Sr, II or I - Market Coordination, Markets+

Southwest Power Pool • Little Rock, AR

159d • $62,500 - $123,700 • Hybrid

About The Position

Join our team as a Market Analyst! Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Market Analyst to join our dynamic Markets team. This critical role supports the development and implementation of efficient market processes, policies, and initiatives across SPP's wholesale energy markets, including the Integrated Marketplace, WEIS, and Markets+. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, external stakeholders, and regulatory bodies to ensure SPP's market design remains robust, transparent, and compliant with FERC jurisdictional requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Finance or other related degree.
• For a Senior Analyst five (5) years of job-related experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• Five (5) years of experience for Sr. Market Analyst.
• Two (2) years of job-related work experience for Market Analyst II.
• No experience required for Market Analyst I.
• Ability to recognize and address strategic issues important to Markets.
• Proficient at organizing and conducting complex technical and analytical studies.
• Skilled at analyzing complex issues and communicating results to diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and ability to understand strategic challenges.
• Knowledge of electric market concepts and ability to apply understanding in unique analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Competent working skills with communication and data handling software such as Microsoft Office, Excel and Access.
• Demonstrate proficiency in business acumen and professional conduct.
• Demonstrate the ability to function with constantly changing and multiple priorities.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills.
• Strong facilitation skills.
• Ability to work with a broad spectrum of individuals with diverse interests when resolving problems.
• Ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships at all organizational levels.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Open Access Transmission Tariff, Integrated Marketplace Protocols, and working knowledge of NERC Reliability Standards.
• Experience in utility operations, RTO operations or energy trading.
• Experience with data manipulation and analysis of large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of wholesale market policies and processes.
• Analyze and track market initiatives from concept through implementation.
• Ensure compliance with FERC regulations and SPP stakeholder processes.
• Facilitate stakeholder discussions and present policy recommendations.
• Collaborate across departments to align systems and processes with approved market designs.
• Support regulatory filings, protocol updates, and special market projects.
• Conduct market research and benchmarking with other RTOs/ISOs.
• Provide technical expertise, training, and guidance to internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree