Senior, Senior II or Lead Energy Economist

SPP is about more than power. We’re about the power of relationships. Our employees have the opportunity to work together to ensure electricity is delivered reliably and affordably to the millions of people living in our service territory. We have been voted one of Arkansas’ Best Places to Work by Arkansas Business and we are looking for a member of our team who is passionate about our mission to keep the lights on! We have a core ideology here at SPP that we stand by: **Do the right thing, for the right reason, in the right way.** We believe in supporting our employees through a fantastic benefits package: - 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 **PLEASE NOTE:** **SPP is not able to sponsor employment visas or student-work authorizations (STEM OPT) for this position. Please ensure you are eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship prior to applying.** **COMPENSATION INFORMATION** The salary range(s) represents our good faith estimate for the role at this time. While we strive to provide competitive and transparent compensation, there may be circumstances where an offer is above or outside of the listed range. We are open to discussing salary expectations with qualified candidates considering factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, experience and geographic location will all be considered during the hiring process. **Lead Energy Economist Pay Range** - $128,950-$167,640 **Senior II Energy Economist Pay Range** - $112,240-$145,810 **Senior Energy Economist Pay Range** - $97,580-$126,795 ##### **Overview** The Energy Economist is responsible for evaluating market rules and market performance to ensure SPP’s markets are efficient, effective, and consistent with sound economic theory. This position is also responsible for performing analysis of the SPP markets in support of monitoring for and prevention of market power abuse and market manipulation. Interaction with real-time operations requires rotating on-call responsibilities with other Monitors within the department. The multi‑disciplinary structure of the group requires effective teamwork to achieve desired results. The position interacts with SPP internal departments, senior management, regulatory staff, and market participants. Energy Economists at this level are expected to manage individual work efforts and, depending on experience, lead or contribute to team efforts in understanding the economic theory that forms the foundation for metrics, analysis, reports, and responses to inquiries from the Market Monitoring Unit (MMU). Senior‑level economists manage their own workload and support team initiatives, while Lead‑level economists independently initiate and direct complex projects, provide guidance to MMU staff, and represent the MMU in stakeholder and regulatory forums with a high degree of independence and subject matter expertise. ##### **Core Responsibilities** **(Senior & Lead):** - Evaluate market results and conditions for market inefficiency and propose changes based on sound economic theory - Analyze and review market data for indications of market power abuse and market manipulation through the development of ad hoc analysis and routine reports - Analyze and review market data and operational decisions for indications of market design concerns and compliance with market rules - Coordinate and communicate with SPP RTO staff, market participants, member companies, and the FERC regarding market theory issues and potential inefficiency of market rules and outcomes while maintaining independence - Monit…