Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. · 2 months ago
Transmission Rate Analyst I, II, III or Senior
Westminster, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$106K/yr - $135K/yr
8+ years expTri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. is a wholesale power supply cooperative that provides reliable, affordable, and responsible power and energy services. They are seeking a Transmission Rate Analyst to support the transmission rate setting function, which includes responsibilities such as data collection, revenue requirement development, and regulatory filings.
Natural Resources
Responsibilities
• 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, workpapers, 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 ratemaking
• 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 support Tri-State’s Mission and identify opportunities to serve Member Systems more effectively. Is a champion of the cooperative business model and embraces the Cooperative Principles, as described below
• 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
• Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Accounting, Business Administration, or related area of study, or equivalent experience gained through progressively greater responsibilities
Knowledge of regulatory requirements that impact Tri-State's operations
Extensive knowledge of state and federal regulations applicable to the accounting function
Strong ability to build strong relationships with accounting and engineering staffs, other utilities, external entities, and Members
Excellent written and verbal communications and the ability to articulate complex accounting issues to a broad audience
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify, analyze, and resolve problems, driving solutions through to completion
Eight (8) years of related experience including commodity rate setting and determining business operations revenue requirements
Knowledge of transmission rate structural design including the FERC's (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission) Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT)
Extensive working knowledge of accounting principles and practices
High degree of proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word required
General knowledge of state and federal regulations affecting rate design and comparability requirements
Working knowledge of electric utility operating practices and engineering economics
Willingness to travel as required for training and meetings. (Must possess a valid driver's license.)
Preferred
Experience with electric utility transmission rate setting and revenue requirements, preferred
Experience in multiple electric utility functional areas (operations, maintenance, contracts, policy, rate setting, or related area) a plus
Experience in electric utility accounting, preferred
Benefits
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)
Paid Leave Benefits
Company
Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc.
We are Tri-State, a not-for-profit, wholesale power supplier to electric cooperatives and public power districts across the Western U.S.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
U.S. Department of Agriculture
2024-09-05Grant
Leadership Team
Duane Highley
CEO
Recent News
2025-10-04
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