**Pricing and Rates Analyst or Coordinator** Columbus, NE, US, 68602-0499 **Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD)** has an immediate opening for a **Pricing and Rates Analyst or Coordinator** located at **Columbus General Office** in **Columbus** , Nebraska. Position closes February 5 at 11:59 p.m. Central Time. This position will report to the Pricing & Rates Manager. **Pay Grade** 12 14 **Position Summary** **Pricing and Rates Analyst** The incumbent is accountable for working independently with limited supervision to provide technical development and analysis for various pricing and rates projects. This includes completing segments of wholesale rate studies and retail cost of service rate studies and the formula rate template for establishing transmission rates in the Southwest Power Pool (SPP) as well as overall completion of smaller rate studies. The incumbent is also accountable for the development of analytical tools and analyses to address and satisfy the specific customer and NPPD colleague requests. The Pricing and Rates Coordinator role is intended to serve as a development role with the goal of advancing to the Pricing and Rates Coordinator role based on performance, experience, and advanced duty fulfillment. **Pricing and Rates Coordinator** The incumbent is accountable for working independently with limited supervision to provide overall technical development, thorough analysis and project coordination of various pricing and rates projects. This includes taking a coordination role in the wholesale and retail embedded cost of service rate studies and the formula rate template for establishing transmission rates in the Southwest Power Pool (SPP). The incumbent is also accountable for coordinating intra-company teams as required to complete rate-related projects. **Education, Training and Experience** **Pricing and Rates Analyst** Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Mathematics, Engineering or a related field is required. Demonstrated professional-level analysis skills in a quantitative field such as rates, accounting, finance or engineering. Previous rate-making experience is preferred. **Pricing and Rates Coordinator** Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Business, Engineering or related field required. Three (3) years of professional level experience in utility rates and pricing, utility billing, cost of service, rate design, revenue requirement determination, and/or competitive pricing. Demonstrated professional-level analysis skills in a quantitative field such as rates, accounting, finance or engineering. Previous rate-making experience is preferred. Position placement will be deteremined based on qualifications, experience, and management decision. **Licenses and/or Certifications** None **Pricing and Rates Analyst** Provide technical development and assistance on various pricing and rates projects, including analyses relating to wholesale and retail customers compiling information to assist in the completion of certain aspects of wholesale rate studies, retail cost of service rate studies and other smaller rate studies. Develop, gather, and interpret data and provide analysis utilizing multiple sources (Accounting, Finance, Billing, Engineering, SPP, etc.) to complete segments of wholesale rate studies and retail cost of service rate studies and the SPP rate template. Gather data and provide the analysis necessary to fully complete existing smaller rate studies and projects, including modification of rate schedules. Provide assistance and develop analytical tools and perform rate estimates and analyses for wholesale and retail customers and NPPD colleagues (account managers, Economic Development, Billing, Customer Services, etc.). Collect, monitor, interpret and analyze data from SPP, accounting records, market research, load research, industry data and energy market data for use in pricing and rate projects. Develop, create, and provide rate calculation and rate analysis tools for use by NPPD colleagues and external customers. Responsible for ascertaining the reasonableness of data and analysis and how to correct flawed data or obtain correct data. **Pricing and Rates Coordinator** Provide technical development, project coordination, and completion of various wholesale and retail embedded cost of service rate studies and the Southwest Power Pool (SPP) formula rate template, including determination of revenue requirements, cost allocations and rate design. Develop, create and provide analysis for existing and new wholesale and retail pricing products and rate studies based on regulatory and contractual requirements. Provide assistance in interpreting rate schedules and policies and perform rate estimates and analyses for wholesale and retail customers and NPPD colleagues (Account Managers, Economic Development, Billing, Customer Services, etc.). Collect, monitor, interpret and analyze data from SPP, accounting records, market research, load research, industry data and energy market data for use in pricing and rate projects. Coordinate intra-company teams as required to complete rate-related projects. Provide rate training to NPPD colleagues as requested. Assume leadership role in special projects and in the design of new rate products and services. **_Accountable for other duties as assigned._** **Core Competencies** Customer Focus Employees & Teamwork/Diversity & Inclusion Integrity/Excellence Public Service/Environmental Stewardship Safety **Salary Information** _-_ Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary with opportunities for growth. In addition to the base salary range listed below, NPPD employees may also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program (AIP) that may supplement total compensation at a level above and beyond the stated salary range. Successful applicants will be provided more information regarding the incentive program at the time of an interview. **Pricing & Rates Analyst** **Pay Grade -** 12 Monthly **Typical Pay Grade Starting Salary Range:** $6,105.00 - $7,632.00 **Pricing & Rates Coordinator** **Pay Grade -** 14 **Typical Pay Grade Starting Salary Range:** $7,746.00 - $9,876.00 Position placement will be deteremined based on qualifications, experience, and management. **Travel Required:** Up to 25% (With no or minimal overnight stays, less than 3 per month, typically within state of Nebraska) _Travel required may fluctuate by business need. This is an estimate and will be discussed further with candidates that receive an interview._ Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary and an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401K retirement plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, paid medical, training opportunities and more. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Human Resources at Nebraska Public Power District. **_Nebraska Public Power District is an Equal Opportunity Employer_** We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who values the contributions of its diverse work force. We are only legally able to hire persons who are 1) a United States citizen or national, 2) a lawful permanent resident of the United States, or 3) an alien legally authorized to work in the United States. **Benefits** Customers around the state know what to expect from NPPD — quality, reliability and performance excellence. Our values also extend to the way we take care of our employees and their families. We remain on the leading edge by providing competitive benefits that respond to the diverse lifestyles of our people in an ever-changing world. **Salary** Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary with opportunities for growth. In addition to the base salary listed in posting, NPPD employees may also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program (AIP) that may supplement total compensation at a level above and beyond the stated salary range. **Retirement Savings** NPPD employees may participate in two retirement plan options – a 401(k) plan and a 457(b) plan. Both plans allow for pre-tax or Roth contributions. After the first six months of employment, the 401(k) plan includes a generous matching contribution from NPPD. The five-year vesting period begins on an employee’s hire date. Our retired employees are eligible for retiree healthcare benefits as well as a life benefit paid out to designated beneficiaries upon their passing. **Health & Wellness** At NPPD, we care about the health and wellness of our employees. We offer new teammates two competitive hospital / medical plan options to fit their lifestyle and family needs. We also make an annual contribution to employee Health Savings Accounts, which can be used to offset out-of-pocket expenses. Employees and their spouse are invited to participate in a variety of wellness initiatives offered throughout the year as a way to enhance their wellness, reduce health risks and promote healthy lifestyles. **Other Benefits** Employees earn vacation on a schedule commensurate with their years of service. We also offer paid holidays as well as personal and family medical leave, including birth mother recovery leave and parental child bonding leave. All full-time employees receive a life insurance policy equivalent to two times the participant's annual salary at no cost to the employee. NPPD also offers dental and vision insurance as well as personal accident, accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, hospital indemnity, long-term care, pre-paid legal/identity theft, and short-and long-term disability insurance plans. Additional benefits include college tuition reimbursement, relocation assistance and complimentary access to an Employee Assistance Program.