Transmission Rate Analyst I, II, III or Senior

This technical position reports to the OATT Manager.  The position supports Tri-State’s transmission rate setting function.  The position is responsible for collection and verification of all data necessary to develop multiple transmission revenue requirements and is also responsible for reviewing the transmission revenue requirements of other regional transmission providers as necessary. 

Note: There is one position available, and this position will be filled at one of four job grade levels: Transmission Rate Analyst I, job grade 7; Transmission Rate Analyst II, job grade 8; Transmission Rate Analyst III, job grade 9 or Senior Transmission Rate Analyst, job grade 10. This decision will be based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate 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 Transmission Rate Analyst 

Hiring Salary Range: $106,000-$135,000

Transmission Rate Analyst III

Hiring Salary Range: $96,000-$121,000

Transmission Rate Analyst II

Hiring Salary Range: $86,000-$108,000

Transmission Rate Analyst I

Hiring Salary Range: $77,000-$96,000

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

• 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.

OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education and Training: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Accounting, Business Administration, or related area of study, or equivalent experience gained through progressively greater responsibilities. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:

• 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.

Experience:

• Eight (8) years of related experience including commodity rate setting and determining business operations revenue requirements. Note: The above requirements describe the experience and education qualifications for the Senior Transmission Rate Analyst. Those with less experience will be hired at the I, II, or III job grade level.

Other:

• 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.)

DESIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.