Supervisor Market Policy Coordination

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

PLEASE NOTE: SPP is not able to sponsor employment visas or student-work authorizations (STEM OPT) for this position. Please ensure you are eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship prior to applying.

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.

- Supervisor of Market Policy Coordination - Pay Range: $112,240 - $145,810

Join our team as the Supervisor of Market Policy Coordination!

The Supervisor of Market Policy Coordination will lead a team of analysts who facilitate initiatives for SPP markets. A wide range of skills will be required, including: an understanding of and compliance with Market governing documents, report writing and documentation, coordination of cross-departmental efforts, a high-level understanding of market initiatives and analysis, and communication with customers. The Supervisor will support the SPP stakeholder process, including acting as a staff secretary for working groups as requested. The Supervisor will also act as an SPP expert and spokesperson in the Integrated Marketplace stakeholder process. The Supervisor of Market Policy Coordination will be responsible for managing individual performance of the Market Policy Coordination team through real-time coaching and periodic performance reviews

Key Responsibilities:

- Hire, develop, and maintain the Markets Policy Coordination staff

- Facilitate and engage in the SPP stakeholder processes

- Provide oversight and support of cross-functional markets processes such as governing document management, reviews of project priorities, and budget management

- Provide leadership, counsel, training and support to all Markets staff involved in the stakeholder processes, including RR development

- Oversee the scoping, scheduling, coordination, impact assessments, and execution of the Markets Strategic Initiative Requests (SIRs)and other special projects, including analysis of the impacts to the market and market operations

- Serve as liaison between external and internal parties by anticipating, identifying, addressing, resolving and communicating policy, strategic, technical, and administrative issues

- Represent SPP as a staff expert in stakeholder process and other forums

- Understand and comply with SPP Policies and Procedures

To be successful in the role, we're looking for:

- Bachelor’s degree

- Six (6) years of job-related experience obtained in a responsible role related to, or directly applicable to, energy markets OR eight (8) years of experience in a related field. An advanced degree in a related field may be considered toward relevant years of experience.

- Ability to work with a broad spectrum of individuals with diverse interests when resolving problems

- Ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships at all organizational levels with internal and external stakeholders

- Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills

- Ability to work closely with leadership in a dynamic and fast-paced environment requiring the individual to simultaneously manage several tasks while paying attention to detail and quality

- Strong interpersonal and team building skills

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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

- Strong organizational skills

- Demonstrate proficiency in business acumen and professional conduct

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

Preferred:

- Advanced knowledge of the SPP market design and software

- Supervisory experience

- Advanced degree or professional certification in related field of study

- Experience with stakeholder organizations, board/committee structures, issue coordination, process design, project management and implementation, metrics development and tracking

- Experience with SPP Tariffs, Protocols, and relevant FERC regulatory orders

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 moderate travel (approximately 15-20%)

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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