Position Title
BTU-Settlement Analyst
Classification Type
Professional
Department
Electric Utilities (BTU) - Customer Settlements
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday; 8am-5pm
Hiring Pay Rate
$60,000-$75,000/year (depending on qualifications)
Posting Opening Date
07/27/2026
Job Summary
The Settlement Anay is primarily responsible for all electric power market settlement activities between Bryan Texas Utilities (BTU) and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), which oversees the Texas electric grid, including data collection/validation, accounting, billing, reporting and disputes. This position is additionally responsible for the management, accounting, billing, payment, and settlement of all Power Purchase Agreements and physical and financial energy trading activity between BTU and its counterparties.
Essential Job Functions
- Gathers, analyzes, and validates all BTU load, generation, purchased power, ancillary service and financial data by 15-minute intervals on a daily basis.
- Ensures that ERCOT power market settlement data and documents are correct, accurate, timely and are applied as per market protocols.
- Prepares and submits appropriate dispute documents to ERCOT, with supporting backup information.
- Prepares an ERCOT Shadow Settlement daily.
- Monitors and maintains acceptable credit levels with ERCOT.
- Processes all ERCOT and Counterparty Invoices for payment.
- Provides credit analysis support on power purchase counter-parties.
- Monitors, maintains, analyzes, and reports on all ERCOT metered polling points across the BTU system.
- Monitors, maintains, analyzes, and reports on all Distributed Energy Resource metered polling points across the BTU system.
- Prepares monthly reports for Management and Fiscal Services.
- Performs various generation, transmission, or market studies, and/or administrative duties as delegated/required.
- Performs historical analyses of price, volume, and cost to report annual metrics and provide operational insight to management.
- Assists in annual audits as necessary.
- Maintains regular and punctual on-site attendance.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree with significant coursework in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Math, Economics, or a similar field of study; OR an Associate’s degree plus at least two (2) years of directly related experience in utility accounting or settlements, data analysis, and/or in an accounting/finance related field; OR an equivalent combination of related education, experience, and training.
Preferred:
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Experience within an electric utility’s accounting, risk, or energy trading function.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of:
- ERCOT, FERC, and the utility regulatory environment.
- Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations, including laws and regulations related to electric utility systems.
Ability to:
- Learn department functions thoroughly to provide general information and explain detailed department processes and procedures.
- Understand and apply mathematical concepts accurately.
- Understand and apply contractual obligations accurately.
- Multi-task and work in a fast paced, continuously changing environment.
- Set priorities, plan, organize, and carry out assigned tasks in an efficient manner.
- Work effectively both in a team environment and independently.
- Anticipate, identify, and effectively resolve various issues and problems.
- Prepare clear, concise and complete correspondence, reports, and other written materials.
- Develop, analyze and interpret data.
- Manage, track, and report progress of multiple projects.
- Interpret and apply established rules, regulations, and requirements.
- Perform responsibilities with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Exercise good judgment and make decisions as to the appropriate actions to take in accordance with rules and regulations.
- Demonstrate satisfactory performance and the initiative to take on new responsibilities.
- Comply with all City and departmental policies and procedures and meet attendance and punctuality guidelines.
- Provide management with sound, positive advice and information concerning incumbent’s area of responsibility.
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work and to communicate effectively with the public and other required entities.
Skills:
- High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point.
- Strong mathematical and data analytical skills.
- Strong problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy.
Licenses, Certifications & Special Requirements
Texas Class C driver’s license with a good driving record as measured by the City’s evaluation system.
Physical Demands
Physical demands include but are not limited to: sitting, talking, hearing, seeing, standing, walking, driving, bending, reaching, twisting, pushing, pulling, using hands and fingers to operate office equipment and machines, and occasionally lifting and/or moving objects up to and including twenty-five pounds.
Working Conditions
Work is performed primarily in an office setting or a well-lighted and temperature-controlled working environment.
Equipment
Work shall be performed with tools, appliances and equipment approved by those agencies and bodies that have control, authority, or approval of the design working ranges or limitations of those items; the employee has the responsibility to conform to those ranges and limitations.
Equipment may include but is not limited to: telephone, computer, printer, fax, copier, scanner, and vehicle.
Additional Notes/Instructions for Applicants
This job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. City management has exclusive rights to alter this job description at any time without notice.
Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an ‘at-will’ relationship.
Quicklink for Posting
https://www.bryantxjobs.com/postings/5081
