Southwest Power Pool

Regulatory Affairs Engagement Coordinator – Lead or Senior

Little Rock, AR

full time

$95,200-$123,700

Remote

Utilities

About This Job

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 candidate 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:

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Competitive pay with bonus opportunities

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Excellent insurance package including three great medical plans to choose from, employer-paid short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance

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Relocation assistance

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Flexible working environment for positions that are eligible where employees have the flexibility to work from home and come in where collaborative in person work is needed.

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Fantastic contributions to your retirement through a 401(k) savings plan with employer-match benefits and a 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.

Lead Regulatory Affairs Engagement Coordinator | Pay Range: $95,200.00 - $123,700.00

Senior Regulatory Affairs Engagement Coordinator | Pay Range: $85,800.00 - $109,450.00

Join SPP as a Regulatory Affairs Engagement Coordinator – Lead or Senior Level!

Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is seeking talented professionals to join our Regulatory Policy team as either a Lead or Senior Regulatory Affairs Engagement Coordinator. These roles are critical to SPP’s mission of ensuring reliable and affordable electricity by fostering strong, strategic relationships with state regulatory agencies across both our Eastern and Western footprints.

If you're passionate about public policy, skilled at stakeholder engagement, and thrive in a dynamic, high-impact environment—this is your opportunity to make a difference in shaping the energy landscape of tomorrow.

What You'll Do

As the Lead Coordinator, you will serve as the principal architect of SPP’s state regulatory outreach strategy and a key advisor to senior leadership. You’ll lead planning and execution of commission engagement activities, support executive communications, and ensure alignment between internal policy goals and external regulatory expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

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Lead the development and execution of strategic outreach plans to state commissions and stakeholders.

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Coordinate high-level regulatory meetings, education sessions, and technical forums.

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Serve as the main escalation point for complex engagement issues.

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Mentor and guide Senior and Coordinator-level team members.

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Oversee briefing materials, talking points, agendas, and regulatory correspondence.

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Maintain quality and consistency across all outward-facing communications.

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Represent SPP’s Regulatory Policy team in cross-functional initiatives and working groups.

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Track and respond to state regulatory developments, keeping internal teams informed.

As a Senior Coordinator, you’ll play a strategic role in executing SPP’s regulatory engagement efforts—managing state commission outreach, coordinating executive-level engagements, and translating technical initiatives into clear, actionable messaging for external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

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Lead and coordinate outreach to state commissions on key regulatory initiatives and filings.

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Build and maintain trusted relationships with commissioners and commission staff.

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Monitor and analyze state-level policy developments and advise internal stakeholders.

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Prepare executive briefings, presentations, and tailored communication materials.

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Maintain a real-time tracker for regulatory engagement and follow-up actions.

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Summarize docket updates and commission proceedings for internal leadership.

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Provide informal mentorship and support alignment across the team.

At SPP, you'll join a collaborative, mission-driven organization where your work has regional and national impact. Whether you’re leading strategy or helping shape it, you’ll be part of a team that values innovation, integrity, and public service. Apply today to help us power a better tomorrow through trusted regulatory engagement!

To be successful

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Bachelor’s degree in public policy, communications, business, political science, or a related field.

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Lead: Six (6) plus years of experience in a regulatory, government affairs, public policy, or stakeholder engagement role. within or adjacent to the utility, energy, or public sector industries.

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Senior: Five (5) plus years of experience in a regulatory, government affairs, public policy, or stakeholder engagement role. within or adjacent to the utility, energy, or public sector industries.

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Deep understanding of state utility commission structures and RTO landscapes.

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Proven ability to lead initiatives, coordinate complex workflows, and manage cross-departmental deliverables.

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Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.

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Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft executive correspondence and distill complex topics.

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Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with regulatory tracking or docket systems.

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Excellent interpersonal and professional communication skills, with the ability to represent the organization effectively in cross-functional settings and with external stakeholders.

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Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); ability to manage schedules and shared documentation platform

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Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

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Professionalism and discretion when interacting with external partners.

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Master's degree

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Experience with utility regulation, state commissions, or RTO/ISO stakeholder processes.

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Familiarity with SPP’s governance structure, stakeholder groups, and cost allocation, resource adequacy, or transmission planning processes.

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Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple priorities with competing deadlines.

Position Type, Location, and Expected Hours of Work:

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This is a full-time, hybrid onsite position located in Little Rock, Arkansas. The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional extended hours as needed.

Travel Requirement:

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This position requires minimal travel.

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.

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