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Location

Little Rock, AR | United States

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Job description

Southwest Power Pool (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 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 assistance
• Flexible working environment for positions that are eligible where employees have the flexibility to work from home and come in where collaborative in person work is needed.
• Fantastic contributions to your retirement through a 401(k) savings plan with employer-match benefits and a defined benefit plan fully funded by SPP

We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Settlements Analyst - I,II, or Senior to join our Settlements team. As key contributor you will:

Independently assist in the design and development of settlement calculations, shadow calculations, and research required to support market and/or transmission settlements, your day revolves around analyzing and interpreting complex data sets to provide actionable insights for decision-makers, creating code-based formulations for the Settlements Department’s functional duties, as well as providing support for production processing as assigned. This dynamic role requires a blend of technical expertise, analytical skills, and programming proficiency.

Your key ongoing responsibilities will include:

• Utilize statistical techniques and programming languages (SQL, SAS, Java, Linux, Oracle, Mongo, Groovy, and Tableau) to extract, transform, and analyze settlement data.
• Design and develop calculations, shadow calculations, policies, and research required to support Settlements Department.
• Develop and maintain data processes to ensure accurate and efficient settlement analysis.
• Thorough knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) with the ability to collaborate with internal teams to: document requirements, develop/execute test cases, troubleshoot and resolve issues, and provide ongoing support for internally developed systems.
• Support and perform Settlement production activities as needed.
• Address technical challenges, troubleshoot issues, and propose solutions for ongoing production support.
• Lead or participate in the identification, development and implementation of process improvements for the Settlements Department.
• Identify and investigate discrepancies in large datasets and propose solutions.
• Create and maintain reports and dashboards in Tableau to visualize settlement data and communicate actionable insights.
• Lead or support continued training efforts to strengthen the overall team knowledge of systems applications and best practices.

To be successful as the Technical Settlements Analyst - I,II, or Senior, we're looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (relevant job-related experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirement)
• Senior: Six (6) years of job related experience above education requirements OR Eight (8) years of relevant job-related experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirement
• Level II: Four (4) years of job related experience above education requirements OR Six (6) years of relevant job-related experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirement
• Level I: Two (2) years of job related experience above education requirements OR Four (4) years of relevant job-related experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirement

• Proven experience in using various technologies and systems (SQL, SAS, Java, Linux, Oracle, Mongo, Groovy, Tableau and Microsoft 365) for data analysis and visualization.

• Familiarity with JIRA complemented with strong technical writing and documentation skills to support communication of overall development efforts.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work with large and complex data sets.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

• This is a full-time position. Days and hours of workweek are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Working extended hours may be required

Travel Requirement:

• This position requires minimal travel (approximately 10%)

SPP is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and is committed to excellence. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

At SPP we value Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Visit our website to learn more: LINK

Full job descriptions will be made available to those selected for an interview.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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