Interregional Strategist II or I (Architecture)
Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is about more than power. We're about the power of relationships. Our employees have the opportunity to work together to ensure electricity is delivered reliably and affordably to the millions of people living in our service territory. We have been voted one of Arkansas' Best Places to work by Arkansas Business and we are looking for a member of our team who is passionate about our mission to keep the lights on!
We have a core ideology here at SPP that we stand by: Do the right thing, for the right reason, in the right way.
We believe in supporting our employees through a fantastic benefits package:
- Competitive and transparent pay with bonus opportunities
- Excellent insurance package including three great medical plans to choose from, employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
- Relocation bonus (if applicable)
- Hybrid working environment for positions that are eligible
- Fantastic contributions to your retirement through a 401(k) savings plan with employer-match benefits and a pension (defined benefit plan) fully funded by SPP
COMPENSATION INFORMATION
The salary range(s) represents our good faith estimate for the role at this time. While we strive to provide competitive and transparent compensation, there may be circumstances where an offer is above or outside of the listed range. We are open to discussing salary expectations with qualified candidates considering factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, experience and geographic location will all be considered during the hiring process.
- Interregional Strategist II – salary range - $ 68,600 - $ 85,750
- Interregional Strategist I - salary range - $ 55,800 - $ 68,350
Come join our team as an Interregional Strategist
Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is seeking a proactive and highly motivated Interregional Strategist to coordinate all interregional processes and activities required under SPP's seams agreements. In this dynamic role, you'll serve as a key liaison among internal departments, SPP members, neighboring transmission operators, regulators, and other external stakeholders, ensuring the fulfillment of SPP's obligations in joint coordinated operations and transmission system planning.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate interregional processes under SPP's seams agreements, including meetings, analysis, and documentation.
- Serve as a point of contact for internal teams, members, neighbors, stakeholders, and regulators.
- Support negotiations of new and modified seams agreements and related tariff language.
- Collect and analyze input from stakeholders (e.g., Seams Advisory Group) and coordinate with subject matter experts.
- Facilitate engineering analysis for joint coordinated system planning and third-party impact assessments.
- Maintain compliance tracking and recommend improvements to seams-related processes.
- Prepare meeting materials and serve as staff secretary for assigned committees or task forces.
- Maintain transparency by updating the Interregional Relations webpage.
- Perform special assignments and support strategic initiatives as needed.
To be successful we're looking for:
- Bachelor's degree in a technical or business discipline; OR Three (3) years of relevant job-related experience
- Interregional Strategist II - Two (2) Years of relevant job-related experience (in excess of educational requirements above)
- Interregional Strategist I - No additional experience required if educational requirements are met
- Exhibit flexibility and the ability to function with constantly changing and multiple priorities
- Good organizational skills
- Be highly motivated and self-driven to perform
- Understanding of and compliance with SPP Policies and Procedures
- Experience with public speaking or presenting to diverse groups
Preferred:
- Experience in the electric utility industry, database management systems, data analysis and ad hoc report writing
- Experience in analyzing and evaluating electric industry policies, trends, and power system behavior
- Experience in contract negotiation in a business environment
Work Environment:
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines
Position Type, Location, and Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work week are Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Working extended hours may be required.
Travel Requirement:
This position requires minimal travel (approximately 0-15%)
SPP is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and is committed to excellence. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at HR@spp.org and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
At SPP we believe in a culture of belonging. Learn more here: Culture of Belonging - Southwest Power Pool .
Full job descriptions will be made available to those selected for an interview.
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