Job Description:

Leads and supports contract administration of existing renewable and conventional resource power purchase agreements and related contracts. Performs analysis and reporting of contract data, renewable performance, and related areas. Works with Tri-State Member Systems in policy implementation related to distributed and local renewable resources.

Note:

There are three positions available and the positions will be filled at one of two job grade levels: Power Supply Analyst job grade 9; or Senior Power Supply 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 Power Supply Analyst

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

Power Supply 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:

• Responsible for training Power Supply Analyst(s) on key Power Supply functions.

• Lead and support analysis of proposals for new resources resulting from competitive bidding processes, assist with summary and presentation of data, and assist with organization of data received.

• Lead and support contract administration of existing renewable and conventional resource power purchase agreements and related contracts to include ensuring contractual compliance, development of operating procedures, optimizing terms and conditions, and monitoring ongoing contractual milestones and similar requirements.

• Guide and support analysis of various external and internal reporting requirements.

• Responsible for renewable PPA tracking, reporting, operating procedures and related Renewable Energy Credit (REC) activity.

• Guide and support administration and execution of contracts with Member Systems to support implementation of Tri-State Board policies 115 and 117.

• Lead and support activities related to the development of Tri-State’s Electric Resource Plan and similar plans required of regulatory bodies.

• Lead and support inputs to Tri-State’s budget and long-term financial forecast.

• Lead, support and participate in ad hoc analytical requests.

• Develop a variety of reports and prepare department reports and presentations.

• Responsible for developing, revising, updating and maintaining documentation of department processes and procedures for standardization and consistency in alignment with continual improvement and best practices.

• Because Tri-State is an electric utility with continuous service obligations to its customers, regular, reliability, 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

Qualifications:

Education and Training

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Data Science 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 regulatory requirements as they relate to resource decisions.

• Familiarity with understanding contract language and contractual provisions related to power transactions.

• Must have strong analytical, quantitative, and economic evaluation skills.

• Excellent oral and written communications skills.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

• Ability to analyze complex, technical data and prepare concise, accurate reports.

Other:

• Willingness to travel as required. (Must possess a valid driver’s license.)

• Must be able to demonstrate that he/she can perform all of the essential functions of the position.

DESIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in the electric power industry with structured transactions involving the acquisition of power resources preferred.

About Us:

Tri-State is a wholesale power supply cooperative, operating on a not-for-profit basis, with 43 members, including 40 utility electric distribution cooperative and public power district members in four states: Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico and Wyoming. Together with its members, Tri-State delivers reliable, affordable and responsible power and energy services to more than a million electricity consumers across nearly 200,000 square miles of the West.

Tri-State was founded in 1952 by its member systems to provide a reliable, cost-based supply of electricity. Headquartered in Westminster, Colo., approximately 1,200 people are employed by Tri-State across five states.

Tri-State's electricity is generated from coal, natural gas and hydropower, with a rapidly increasing supply generated from wind and solar. Tri-State delivers power to its members through a transmission system that includes substation facilities, telecommunications sites and over 5,700 miles of high voltage transmission lines. Tri-State's transformative Responsible Energy Plan is reducing emissions, increasing renewable resources, developing new energy services and delivering more flexibility for its members.

Job Identification: 377

Job Category: Energy Markets

Posting Date: 2025-05-07T19:06:50+00:00

Job Schedule: Full time

Hiring Salary Range: $96,000-$135,000

Locations: 1100 W 116th Ave, Westminster, CO, 80234, US

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.