Principal Market Policy - Remote Eligible (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.
- Principal, Market Policy: $ 144,700 - $ 188,100
Join SPP and Shape the Future of Market Policy!
Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is seeking a highly experienced and knowledgeable energy markets professional to join our team as a Principal, Market Policy. This senior-level role will play a critical part in advancing SPP's market development and operational policy initiatives, particularly in support of Western stakeholders and services.
The successful candidate will serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in market operations policy, providing strategic insight, leadership, and coordination across SPP departments and stakeholder groups. This position requires a comprehensive understanding of organized wholesale markets, RTO governing structures, stakeholder dynamics, and the evolving operational and policy landscape.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and support strategic market operations policy initiatives across SPP.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve market issues.
- Ensure compliance with SPP tariffs, contracts, and governing documents.
- Support market policy development for SPP's Western services (Markets+, WEIS).
- Develop strategic documents and represent SPP in industry working groups.
- Communicate policy direction and updates to senior leadership.
- Provide expertise and assistance across departments and manage special projects.
To be successful in the role we're looking for:
- A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Accounting, Economics or another relevant field of study. [three years relevant job-related work experience may be considered in lieu of educational requirements]
- Fifteen (15) years' experience in electric system operations, real-time operations support, operations training or other area of responsibility related to reliability operations and market operations
- Extensive knowledge of electric utility market operational policies and practices, electric utility market operations, and markets including: market monitoring, generally accepted ratemaking, cost allocation and pricing principles, resource planning, policies and procedures of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and state regulatory commissions
- Operational knowledge and experience in the Eastern and Western Interconnections
- Knowledge of computer business applications and data base management systems
- Flexibility and the ability to function with constantly changing and multiple priorities
- Excellent organizational skills
- Understanding of and compliance with SPP Policies and Procedures
Preferred
- Previous supervisory experience
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 travel (approximately 30%)
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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