Energy Market Analyst I, II, III, or Senior

Energy Market Analyst

The Market Analysis team is tasked with managing organized market transitions, developing organized market strategies and assessing overall effectiveness of market participation. The team will also be responsible for overseeing the project management for market entry and market modifications, dissemination of market related information and all analysis, assessment and feedback related to organized markets and market strategies.

Under the general supervision of the Senior Manager, Market Analysis, the Energy Market Analyst is responsible for developing and performing a wide variety of analysis, back-casting, reporting and development of tools to determine the effectiveness of market strategies. The Analyst will also be responsible for the development and execution of P&L analysis, TCR/ARR analysis and other organized market related analysis. The Energy Market Analyst will play a key roll in interacting with the markets working groups, committees and task forces and support and advocate for changes and enhancements within the markets. The Analyst will work closely with other areas of Energy Markets and other groups in Energy Management as Tri-State implements organized markets and market transitions.

Note: There is one position available and the position will be filled at one of four job grade levels: Energy Market Analyst I, job grade 7; Energy Market Analyst II, job grade 8, Energy Market Analyst III, job grade 9; or Senior Energy Market Analyst, job grade 10. This decision will be based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate selected, 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 Energy Market Analyst Hiring Salary Range: $109,000-139,000 Energy Market Analyst III Hiring Salary Range: $98,000-$124,000 Energy Market Analyst II Hiring Salary Range: $88,000-$111,000 Energy Market Analyst I Hiring Salary Range: $80,000-$99,000

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

Responsibilities

• Develop market strategies, market analysis processes and related assessment measures and metrics
• Perform daily, weekly, monthly and yearly analysis on a regular basis to assess Tri-State's performance in organized markets and provide feedback to Energy Markets teams to effect necessary changes to market operations.
• Investigate abnormalities in market activities to determine causes and develop solutions to resolve or improve market activities
• Support the development and expansion of data and systems related to Market analysis functions.
• Develop and regularly update analysis related to TCR/ARR activities within the SPP RTO West market.
• Develop strategies in conjunction with the Market Analysis team to direct the operations within various organized markets.
• Participate in organized market working groups, committees and task forces as required and disseminate information to other groups within Energy Management.
• Support the development of Tri-State's position on matter related to organized markets.
• Create and support others in the creation of revision requests in the SPP markets to facilitate change and promote the evolution and enhancement of the market.
• Project assignments and ad-hoc requests for data and analysis to support Energy Markets and reporting processes.
• Document and disseminate information related to current organized markets and the development or evolution related to current organized markets.
• Support documentation and training that supports Energy Markets as necessary.
• Because Tri-State is an electric utility with continuous service obligations to its customers, regular, reliable, and predictable performance of the essential functions and responsibilities is an essential function of the job.
• Because Tri-State has an obligation to provide continuous, reliable electric service to its customers, the ability to work overtime at any time of the day or week is considered an essential function of the job.

Other duties and responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Must complete required Learning Management System (LMS) coursework as assigned, particularly Standards of Conduct (SOC) and Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP).
• Must read, agree and execute acknowledgement of Tri-State's Risk Management Program and Energy Markets Code of Conduct along with adhering to other applicable policies, programs, guidelines or procedures that ensure compliance.

Qualifications

Education and Training

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering or other related discipline or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education.

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:

• Knowledge of electric power and natural gas fundamentals including basic understanding of risk management.
• Analytical capabilities with attention to detail.
• Independent learner with curiosity about energy market dynamics.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Advanced knowledge of computer applications is desired including Microsoft Office Suite, AVEVA PI, and other industry specific software.
• Must have the ability and skill to provide coaching and feedback.
• Prefer prior experience in training development, design, and presentation.

Other:

• Willingness to travel as required. (Must possess a valid driver's license.)
• Must be able to demonstrate that he/she can perform all of the essential functions of the position.

Desired Job Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of computer applications is desired.

About Us

Tri-State is a wholesale power supply cooperative, operating on a not-for-profit basis, with electric distribution cooperatives and public power district members in four states: Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico and Wyoming. Together with its members, Tri-State delivers reliable, affordable and responsible power and energy services to nearly a million electricity consumers across roughly 200,000 square miles of the West. Founded in 1952 by its member systems to provide a reliable, cost-based supply of electricity, Tri-State is now headquartered in Westminster, Colo., employing approximately 1,000 people across five states. Tri-State's electricity is generated from coal, natural gas, hydropower, wind, and solar. This power reaches members via a transmission system that includes substation facilities, telecommunications sites and almost 6,000 miles of high voltage transmission lines. As a member-owned and -governed cooperative, every member has a voice and an equal vote in the future of Tri-State.

Job Info

• Job Identification 661
• Job Category Energy Markets
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 1100 W 116th Ave, Westminster, CO, 80234, US
• Hiring Salary Range $80,000-$139,000
• Name Of Replacement 3861

Tri-State Generation & Transmission