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Operations Analyst I or II

*This position could be located at our Headquarters in Anadarko or at our satellite office in Moore, Ok.*
 
Applications will be accepted through March 8, 2019
 
*At the option of the hiring official, a candidate will be placed in one of the following levels based on education, experience, knowledge, skills, and behaviors required.
SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Manager, Regional Market Planning, the Operations Analyst provides support for the Regional Market Planning department. The incumbent will assist in the review, evaluation and audit of Aces Power Marketing (APM) activities related to utilization of the WFEC generation portfolio within the Southwest Power Pool (SPP) marketplace, and makes recommendations to improve the Cooperative's return on membership investment. The incumbent also provides representation at various SPP stakeholder processes, including task force meetings, working group meetings and related meetings of the SPP organization. In addition, the Operations Analyst participates in the Cooperative's relationship with the SPP and evaluates direction, procedures and initiatives that support this relationship and the Cooperative's long-term financial goals. 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Includes the following; other duties may be assigned. Incumbent performs the following duties and responsibilities at a level commensurate with their experience and training with a goal of becoming self-sufficient. Attends and participates in various SPP organizational group meetings and activities, as well as the WFEC SPP support group. Prepares written reports and disseminates applicable communications concerning group activities. Assists in the review of APM performance to ensure that their activities support the Cooperative's short- and long-term marketing plans, and makes recommendations to improve the return on membership investment. Provides updates and recommendations to the Manager, Regional Market Planning, on the Cooperative's ongoing relationship with APM and how that relationship can be improved to support the Cooperative's goals. Reviews daily market activities and coordinates market information with other departments as required. Provides support and recommendations for the Cooperative's relationship with SPP. Reviews SPP policies, procedures and initiatives in relation to the Cooperative's short- and long-term objectives and provides input to help create, support and modify SPP activities to enhance those objectives. Works with APM to implement business processes to facilitate the continued integration of WFEC generation and load assets into current and future SPP markets. Provides audit and review functions for APM utilization of resources in the SPP markets, including, but not limited to, Resource Plans, Ancillary Service Plans, Offer Curves and Energy Schedules. Assists in the preparation of annual hourly load forecast for fuel budgeting. Assists in the development of daily resource offers and demand bids for SPP market interaction. Maintains knowledge of current market protocols and uses knowledge to increase departmental productivity and effectiveness. Ensures that processes, procedures and activities of the department are developed, initiated and documented to capture the unique knowledge necessary to provide a continuously high level of information and support. Follows on-going revisions of the SPP Open Access Transmission Tariff, Transmission Expansion, and Cost Allocation issues and their impact on WFEC generation operations. Assists in maintaining, updating and improving in-house computer programs used to evaluate and analyze WFEC SPP market participation. Maintains familiarity with new and existing contracts, regularly reviewing invoices and checking them against contract terms. 
COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: 
Analysis/Design: Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures; Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail. 
Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. 
Professional Knowledge: Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into applications; Uses feedback to modify recommendations; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others. 
Oral and Written Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings; Writes clearly and informatively; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information. 
Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed. 
Planning/Organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Sets goals and objectives; Develops realistic action plans. 
Project Management: Develops project plans; Coordinates projects effectively; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities. 
Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change; delays, or unexpected outcomes. 
Customer Service: Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments to customers. 
Cost Consciousness: Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Conserves organizational resources. 
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and behaviors required. 
Education and Experience:
Operations Analyst I Salary Grade 9 ($63,926 min $81,218 mid $98,117 max): A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Economics, Computer Science, Analytical (Statistical or Quantitative Analysis) Math, or a related field is required. Directly related experience may be substituted for education at the rate of two (2) years of experience for one (1) year of education. 
Operations Analyst II Salary Grade 11 ($78,179 min $100,603 mid $122,538 max): A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Economics, Computer Science, Analytical (Statistical or Quantitative Analysis) Math, or a related field and five (5) years of directly related experience are required. Directly related experience may be substituted for education at the rate of two (2) years of experience for one (1) year of education. 
The following experience is preferred: Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) energy markets; and associated financial settlement processes; knowledge of principles and practices applicable to the operation of electric power markets; the operation of multi-utility electric transmission grids; knowledge of applicable governmental regulations, including Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) orders and rulemaking.  
Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents. Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, contractors, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to the Senior Management team, and Board of Trustees. 
Math Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts associated with the development and application of electric rates. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.  
Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram and schedule form. 
Computer Skills: Ability to use a personal computer and working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook. 
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: This job requires a current driver's license. 
WORK SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS: Normally works a daytime weekly schedule, but may be required to work extended hours as required. Travel on short notice and for extended time at work sites or other locations may be required. 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to normal. 
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. 
 
MUST MEET ALL PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
 
WFEC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER
MINORITIES, FEMALES, DISABILITY, AND
VETS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
EOE/AA/M/F/DISABILITY/VETS