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Southwest Power Pool · 3 months ago

Sr. Technical Analyst or Technical Analyst II or I

Little Rock, AR

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

$95K/yr - $124K/yr

2+ years exp

Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is a leader in ensuring reliable electricity delivery, and they are seeking a skilled Senior Technical Analyst to enhance their systems and applications. The role involves maintaining the Energy Management System, overseeing model development, and ensuring data integrity while collaborating with various stakeholders.

EnergyEnergy Efficiency

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Maintain and enhance SPP’s Network, EMS, and Commercial Models, ensuring data accuracy and integrity

Support and improve key applications such as State Estimator, Alarm, RTCA, Load Forecasting, and Outage Scheduler

Coordinate system changes and enhancements, including testing and implementation of vendor software

Ensure compliance with change control procedures and SSAE16 control activities

Manage data exchanges (ICCP) and collaborate with neighboring systems for model consistency

Document methods, investigate system issues, and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders

Provide leadership on modeling initiatives, facilitate stakeholder groups, and support budget development

Qualification

Energy Management System (EMS)Data analysis (SQL)NERC System Operator CertificationCommon Information Model (CIM)Power flow softwareLarge data sets handlingMicrosoft OfficeAnalytical skillsInterpersonal skillsWritten communicationVerbal communication

Required

Bachelor's degree in mathematics, data science, engineering, related field, or equivalent work experience

Sr. Technical Analyst (6) years of job-related experience

Technical Analyst II - (2) years of job-related experience

Technical Analyst I - No experience required

Proficient using Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills

Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills

Understanding of and compliance with SPP Policies and Procedures

Strong analytical skills

Availability for after-hours callout, and for on-call

Preferred

Advanced degree in economics, math, engineering or other related field of study

Working knowledge of EMS state-estimator and/or power flow software

Working knowledge of the Common Information Model (CIM) or other representations of utility models

Experience with data handling and analysis of large data sets (SQL, SQLite, HABITAT)

Hold an active NERC System Operator Certification

Electric Utility Industry experience

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