Power Supply Rates Analyst

Application due date: June 18, 2025

Location: Maple Grove, MN (Eligible for 50% hybrid schedule)

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without restriction. Visa sponsorship is not available.

We are the people we power. As Minnesota’s not-for-profit electric cooperative, our member-owners and their members impact every decision we make. Because their needs are our needs, and their dreams are our dreams.

Summary:
The power supply rates analyst is responsible to analyze wholesale electricity rates and rate design initiatives and inform development and negotiation of customer-specific rates in alignment with Great River Energy’s (GRE) strategic imperatives.

Total Rewards:

A typical starting range for this position is $102,000 - $140,000 + annually. We offer market competitive base pay and adjust our offer accordingly based upon the value of the candidate’s knowledge, skills and experience. In addition, our Total Rewards strategy focuses on recognizing individual performance and rewarding business results. Our robust Total Rewards package includes exceptional benefits and retirement, a focus on continuous engagement, recognition, personal and professional development, and an emphasis on work-life effectiveness.

Responsibilities: Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

· Assist GRE member cooperatives to pursue strategic load growth opportunities through innovative pricing strategies, special programs, and customized contract negotiations.

· Manage and analyze rate and program data, providing insights and expert guidance on rate structures and market dynamics.

· Calculate and assess rates for GRE’s load management programs to foster growth while ensuring cost recovery, delivering effective pricing signals, and maintaining competitiveness with alternate fuels and technologies.

· Research, develop, analyze, and advise on cost allocation methodologies, rate design methodologies, and wholesale rates to support rate design initiatives. 

· Conduct analyses and coordinate implementation of new programs for emerging technologies, renewable energy, distributed generation, and energy storage to support member-owners, grid modernization efforts, and load growth. 

· Develop and draft updates to GRE tariffs, rate schedules, program guides, and appendices in collaboration with GRE staff to support annual budget process.

· Prepare background information, presentations, and board resolutions for management and board review and approval processes. 

· Monitor public policy changes and market trends that may affect power supply rate provisions or programs.

· Address questions on power supply rates and certain special programs.

· Calculate wholesale rate estimates for commercial and industrial loads in accordance with GRE’s prevailing rates and tariffs to support member-owners. 

· Develop and manage models to analyze the financial and rate impacts of customer specific rate contracts with GRE staff and member-owners. 

· Participate in the development of term sheets and electric service agreements for customer specific rate options.

· Develop financial and rate analyses of distributed energy resources. 

· Analyze and maintain data for multiple rate programs regarding renewable energy and beneficial electrification and make program recommendations for continuous improvement.

· Review, reconcile and approve customer specific agreements monthly invoices and communicate results with finance team.

Qualifications: Knowledge typically acquired through a bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, mathematics, business, engineering or related field is required. A minimum of five years of experience analyzing contracts, rates and tariffs for electric utilities or other analytical experience is required. An advanced degree in business administration, public policy or related field may be substituted for experience. Very strong analytical, organizational, and communications skills are required. Familiarity with utility cost of service studies, electric rate design approaches, and cooperative business model is helpful. 

Apply: Qualified candidates please apply at www.greatriverenergy.com (under the Careers tab) by June 18, 2025. GRE values diversity, equity and inclusion and we are an equal employment opportunity employer.

About Great River Energy

Powering what’s possible Great River Energy is a not-for-profit electricity provider owned by our 26 distribution cooperatives in Minnesota and Wisconsin for which we generate and transmit electricity. We provide wholesale electric service to our member owners who distribute electricity to approximately 660,000 member consumers - or about 1.7 million people. A diverse mix of generation resources - Our power plants generate more than 2,800 megawatts of electricity and several solar arrays capable of producing 650 kilowatts. In addition, we purchase wind and hydroelectric energy. Your electricity is delivered through power lines to you. Every time you plug in your toaster, television or other electrical device, a system of power lines goes to work to bring you the power you need. Our job at Great River Energy is to keep the lights on by providing a safe & reliable supply of electricity.

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