Transmission Design Analyst - Sr, Sr II or Lead

Transmission Design Analyst - Sr, Sr II or Lead Organization Southwest Power Pool Inc.
Region Canada, Arkansas, Little Rock
End Of Contest December 21, 2026
Type Full time
Category Transmission operations
Description Overview The Transmission Design Analyst plays a key role in shaping and analyzing transmission market design within SPP. The role is responsible for evaluating current transmission market structures, analyzing proposed changes, and supporting SPP Working Groups through facilitation and in-depth market analysis. This position collaborates with Operations, Legal, Regulatory, Settlements, Training, Engineering, Planning, and Markets teams to ensure alignment across policies, products, processes, and software.
The role also engages with market participants, transmission owners, vendors, FERC, and other RTOs/ISOs to influence transmission market policy and design. Responsibilities include facilitating discussions and presenting market design changes to stakeholder committees and groups.
Core Responsibilities Review and analyze current transmission market design, identifying market weaknesses and evaluating impacts of proposed modifications
Design complex solutions to new or changing transmission products, including settlement calculations and functional documentation
Provide support and technical expertise to Working Groups and committees, such as the Transmission Working Group and Market Working Group
Collaborate internally across departments to maintain alignment with transmission market design principles
Conduct transmission market analysis to identify and resolve issues
Develop and maintain transmission market metrics, create reports, and prepare educational materials
Research transmission market designs across other RTOs/ISOs
Facilitate discussions, document studies, and present findings
Support FERC filings through data preparation and assistance with transmittal materials
Additional Lead-Level Responsibilities Maintain transmission product and settlement simulation platforms
Recommend transmission market design changes and support initiatives through the SPP stakeholder process
Train and mentor Transmission Design Analysts
Required Qualifications Senior Transmission Design Analyst Bachelor's degree in economics, mathematics, business, or related field
Five (5) years of job-related experience
Senior Transmission Design Analyst II Bachelor's degree in economics, mathematics, business, or related field
Eight (8) years of job-related experience, including RTO transmission market support, design, or implementation
Lead Transmission Design Analyst Bachelor's degree in economics, mathematics, business, or related field
Ten (10) years of job-related experience, including RTO transmission market support, design, or implementation
Preferred Qualifications Advanced degree in economics, math, business, or related field
Experience in utility industry, utility operations, RTO/ISO operations, or energy trading
Experience with RTO/ISO market formulations and optimization techniques
Experience with prototyping market formulation changes or software used to study formulation changes
Experience in team leadership
Experience with data manipulation and analysis of large datasets
Other Requirements Knowledge of electric market concepts
Proficiency in technical and analytical studies
Ability to support cross-team initiatives and complex projects
Strong facilitation, presentation, and public speaking skills
Strong interpersonal and team-building skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Competence using Microsoft Office and data-handling tools
Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities
Ability to analyze complex issues and communicate findings
Ability to provide mentoring and training to staff
Contact Southwest Power Pool Inc.
415 N McKinley
Little Rock
Arkansas United States
www.spp.org

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