Mgr. Market Design

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.

Salary range - $ 125,800 - $ 163,550

Join our team as the Manager of Market Design!

We’re seeking an experienced and strategic Manager of Market Design to lead the development of market design policy for SPP. This is a critical leadership role that influences the future direction of energy markets across the region.

As the Manager of Market Design, you’ll drive the evolution of market policies, assess the impact of policy changes, and collaborate closely with stakeholders—including SPP members, regulators, and other ISO/RTO organizations. Internally, you'll work cross-functionally with teams such as Market Monitoring, Legal, Operations, Regulatory, and Settlements to ensure our policies align with strategic objectives and market performance goals.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the design, development, and implementation of market policy aligned with SPP’s strategic goals.

- Analyze market data to identify performance trends and policy improvement opportunities.

- Engage with SPP members, regulatory bodies, and ISO/RTO counterparts on market design discussions.

- Represent SPP at industry working groups, including ISO-RTO Council and NERC committees.

- Collaborate across departments to ensure market design supports operational and regulatory needs.

- Provide expert guidance to internal and external stakeholders on market rules and policy impacts.

- Manage and mentor a high-performing team of analysts and policy experts.

- Conduct performance management, coaching, and development planning for direct reports.

- Oversee department budgeting, focusing on cost control and service improvement.

- Supervise and lead cross-functional initiatives and special projects as assigned.

To be successful as the Manager of Market Design

we're looking for:

- Bachelor’s degree

- Eight (8) years of industry experience

- Strong interpersonal and team-building skills

- Strong organizational skills

- Excellent facilitation skills for internal and external team/group meetings

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Competent working skills with communication and data handling software such as Microsoft Office, Excel and Access

- Demonstrate proficiency in business acumen and professional conduct

- Demonstrate the ability to function with constantly changing and multiple priorities

- Understanding of and compliance with SPP Policies and Procedures

Preferred

- Experience in wholesale electric or other electric markets and their design is preferred

- An advanced degree or professional certification is preferred

Position Type And Expected Hours Of Work

- This is a full-time position. Days and hours of the workweek are Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Working extended hours may be required.

Travel Requirement

This position requires frequent travel (50%)

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).

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Full job descriptions will be made available to those selected for an interview.