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Job Description:

The Market Analysis team is tasked with managing organized market transitions, developing organized market strategies and assessing overall effectiveness of market participation. The team will also be responsible for overseeing the project management for market entry and market modifications, dissemination of market related information and all analysis, assessment and feedback related to organized markets and market strategies.

Note:

There is one position available and the position will be filled at one of four job grade levels: Market Data Analyst I, job grade 6; Market Data Analyst II, job grade 7, Market Data Analyst III, job grade 9; or Senior Market Data 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 40%, Life Insurance, 401K, Long Term Disability (LTD), Short Term Disability (STD), Employee Assistant Program (EAP) and Paid Leave Benefits.

Senior Market Data Analyst

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

Market Data Analyst III

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

Market Data Analyst II

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

Market Data Analyst I

Hiring Salary Range: $70,000-$86,000

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

Under the general supervision of the Senior Manager, Market Analysis, the Market Data Analyst is responsible for developing and performing a wide variety of analysis, back-casting, reporting and development of tools to determine the effectiveness of market strategies. The Analyst will also be responsible for the development and execution of P&L analysis, TCR/ARR analysis and other organized market related analysis. The Analyst will work closely with other areas of Energy Markets and other groups in Energy Management as Tri-State implements organized markets and market transitions.

Responsibilities:

+ Develop market strategies, market analysis processes and related assessment measures and metrics

+ Develop robust analytic tools and reporting on market analysis inclusive of all market operations – bilateral market, imbalance market, day ahead market and regional transmission organization market activity.

+ Perform daily, weekly, monthly and yearly analysis on a regular basis to assess Tri-State’s performance in organized markets and provide feedback to Energy Markets teams to effect necessary changes to market operations.

+ Investigate abnormalities in market activities to determine causes and develop solutions to resolve or improve market activities

+ Support the development and expansion of data and systems related to Market analysis functions.

+ Data mining and development of analytic tools and reports using a variety of software systems.

+ Develop and regularly update analysis related to TCR/ARR activities within the SPP RTO West market.

+ Develop strategies in conjunction with the Market Analysis team to direct the operations within various organized markets.

+ Participate in organized market working groups, committees and task forces as required and disseminate information to other groups within Energy Management.

+ Project assignments and ad-hoc requests for data and analysis to support Energy Markets and reporting processes.

+ Document and disseminate information related to current organized markets and the development or evolution related to current organized markets.

+ Support documentation and training that supports Energy Markets as necessary.

+ 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 AND RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Perform other related duties as assigned

+ Must complete required Learning Management System (LMS) coursework as assigned, particularly Standards of Conduct (SOC) and Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP).

+ Must read, agree and execute acknowledgement of Tri-State’s Risk Management Program and Energy Markets Code of Conduct along with adhering to other applicable policies, programs, guidelines or procedures that ensure compliance.

Qualifications:

Education and Training

+ Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering or other related discipline or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education.

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:

+ Knowledge of electric power and natural gas fundamentals including basic understanding of risk management.

+ Analytical capabilities with attention to detail.

+ Independent learner with curiosity about energy market dynamics.

+ Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written.

+ Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

+ Advanced knowledge of computer applications is desired including Microsoft Office Suite, AVEVA PI, and other industry specific software.

+ Must have the ability and skill to provide coaching and feedback.

+ Prefer prior experience in training development, design, and presentation.

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

+ Advanced knowledge of computer applications is desired.

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:** 505

**Job Category:** Energy Markets

**Posting Date:** 2025-10-30T14:10:46+00:00

**Job Schedule:** Full time

**Hiring Salary Range:** $70,000-$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.