Energy Resource Origination Analyst or Senior Origination Analyst

Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. seeks an Energy Resource Origination Analyst or Senior Origination Analyst in Aurora, CO. The role involves developing wholesale power sales and purchases, contract administration, and market analysis. Responsibilities include project coordination, resource acquisition support, and contract negotiations. The position offers benefits including flexible work schedules and telecommuting opportunities, allowing remote work up to 50%. Salary ranges are $96,000-$135,000 based on experience.
Job Description Responsible for developing long-term structured wholesale power sales and purchases. Responsible for ongoing contract administration, market, pricing and related analyses, and working with Tri-State Member Systems on load development, retention and self-supply. This role will coordinate various projects within Energy Management teams and processes and provide contractual support to implement the deployment of new generation resources, including consideration of transmission rights, generation fleet economics, market effects, regulatory requirements and long-term structured power sales and purchases.

Note:

There is one position available, and the position will be filled at one of two job grade levels:
Origination Analyst, job grade 9 or Senior Origination Analyst, job grade 10. This decision will be based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate selected, 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 50%, Life Insurance, 401K, Long Term Disability (LTD), Short Term Disability (STD), Employee Assistant Program (EAP) and Paid Leave Benefits.

Senior Origination Analyst Hiring Salary Range: $106,000-$135,0000

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

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

Responsibilities Conduct analysis of new power sale and purchase opportunities, assist with summary and presentation of data, and assist with organization of data received. Provide analysis of changing economic and regulatory conditions on the Tri-State generation fleet, including resource retirements and acquisitions and negotiation of the restructuring of existing agreements. Support Tri-State's acquisition of new resources through the competitive resource solicitation (RFP) process.

This includes developing RFPs and working with resource developers to ensure their understanding of Tri-State's needs and requirements. Support initiatives related to Tri-State's commitment to reliability, affordability, responsibility and flexibility. This includes the development of new agreements and terms in support of new programs, as well the administration of existing Board and FERC-approved tariffs. 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. Conduct contract negotiations and analyses for new power sales and purchase, and member load development efforts. Seek internal approval of new or amended power transactions under Tri-State Board policies towards execution and filing, if necessary.

Support the commercialization efforts for new resources to ensure contractual compliance and smooth integration into Tri-State's resource portfolio. Responsible for taking a lead role in providing contract administration of existing and new power sales, and related contracts to include ensuring contractual and risk management compliance, development of operating procedures, optimizing terms and conditions, and monitoring ongoing contractual milestones and similar requirements.

Provide analytical support for Tri-State Board of Directors policy development, FERC and other regulatory filings, and various external and internal reporting requirements. Provide analysis of potential generation assets, structured transactions, major investments, and unit retirements. Responsible for Origination-related activities related to the development and implementation of Energy Resource Plans. Responsible for Origination-related inputs to Tri-State's budget and long term financial economic forecast.

Participate in ad hoc analytical requests. Prepare a variety of reports and responsible for the preparation of department reports and

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications Education and Training Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering, or related discipline; or equivalent relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:
Knowledge of generation technologies, including renewable technologies, wholesale power markets, utility operations, and market design. Knowledge of commercial practices for bulk power transactions, settlements and scheduling. Understanding of board policy, public policy and…