Southwest Power Pool - SPP

Title: Director, NERC Compliance Location: Little Rock, Arkansas, 72223, United States Department: Management - Little Rock, AR 72223, USA - Hybrid - Management - Full-Time - Requisition #: DIREC002380 Job Description: Description 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 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 assistance - 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. - Fantastic contributions to your retirement through a 401(k) savings plan with employer-match benefits and a 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. Director, NERC Compliance | Pay Range: $174,710.00 - $231,450.00 Join SPP as Our Next Director, NERC Compliance At Southwest Power Pool, our work matters. Every day, we help keep the lights on for millions of people by supporting the reliability and security of the Bulk Electric System (BES) across an evolving energy landscape. We’re looking for a strategic, collaborative, and forward-thinking leader to join us as Director, NERC Compliance. In this high-impact leadership role, you’ll shape and lead SPP’s enterprise-wide compliance strategy and governance framework supporting applicable NERC Reliability Standards and regional regulatory requirements. You’ll work at the center of reliability, operations, cybersecurity, engineering, and executive leadership — helping guide the organization through an increasingly complex and fast-moving regulatory environment. This is more than a compliance role. It’s an opportunity to influence industry standards, strengthen operational resilience, drive proactive risk mitigation, and represent SPP as a trusted leader across the electric utility and reliability community. If you’re energized by strategy, collaboration, and mission-critical work that supports grid reliability and security, we’d love to hear from you. What You'll Do - Lead SPP’s enterprise-wide strategy, governance framework, and oversight activities supporting compliance with NERC Reliability Standards, regional requirements, and related regulatory obligations. - Direct SPP’s participation in the development, refinement, interpretation, communication, and implementation of national and regional reliability standards and policies. - Partner across Operations, Reliability Coordination, Planning, Engineering, IT, Cybersecurity, Legal, and executive leadership teams to align operational practices with evolving regulatory expectations. - Represent SPP in industry forums, standards drafting teams, working groups, and stakeholder discussions focused on reliability standards, compliance governance, and emerging regulatory issues. - Drive collaboration with member organizations, registered entities, regulatory stakeholders, and industry groups to support practical, risk-informed, and sustainable compliance solutions. - Ensure continuous audit readiness through strong governance practices, effective internal controls, evidence management, and accountability processes. - Oversee organizational responses to audits, investigations, self-certifications, enforcement actions, mitigation activities, and regulatory inquiries involving NERC and Regional Entities. - Lead enterprise impact assessments and implementation planning for new or revised reliability standards, including operational, organizational, financial, and compliance considerations. - Develop and maintain proactive, risk-based compliance monitoring and corrective action programs that identify, mitigate, and communicate reliability and regulatory risks. - Provide executive-level reporting, strategic recommendations, and guidance related to compliance posture, industry trends, enforcement developments, and regulatory strategy. - Lead, mentor, and develop compliance professionals and subject matter experts while fostering a culture centered on accountability, transparency, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. - Drive continuous improvement of SPP’s Internal Compliance Program (ICP), governance processes, training initiatives, compliance communications, and organizational awareness programs supporting BES reliability and security. If you’re ready to lead at the intersection of reliability, strategy, and regulatory excellence while helping shape the future of the grid, apply today and join the mission at SPP. To be successful in the role we're looking for: Education Requirements: - Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field. Experience Requirements: - Ten (10) plus years experience in electric utility operations, ISO/RTO operations, reliability compliance, regulatory compliance, transmission operations, or a related reliability-focused environment. - Five (5) plus years of leadership experience managing compliance, regulatory, operational, reliability, or risk-based programs and teams. - Working knowledge of NERC Reliability Standards and the regulatory framework supporting Bulk Electric System (BES) reliability. - Experience leading or supporting regulatory audits, compliance assessments, investigations, corrective action activities, or governance programs. - Experience collaborating across operational, engineering, cybersecurity, legal, or regulatory stakeholder groups to support organizational objectives and regulatory requirements. - Demonstrated ability to analyze complex regulatory or operational issues, assess risk, and communicate recommendations to leadership. Preferred Qualifications: - Previous experience within an RTO/ISO environment. - Experience participating in NERC standards development, industry working groups, or regulatory committees. - Experience with the NERC Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Program (CMEP). - Experience supporting or leading enterprise compliance transformation, audit remediation, or governance improvement initiatives. - Familiarity with Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) requirements and BES cybersecurity practices. - NERC Certification or industry certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CISSP, or CCEP. - Experience presenting to executive leadership, boards, or regulatory oversight committees. Travel Requirement: - This position requires minimal (0-20%) travel. Position Type, Location, and Hours: 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.; however, work hours may vary based on organizational and operational needs, with occasional extended or nonstandard hours required as determined by management. SPP is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and is committed to excellence. At SPP we believe in a culture of belonging. Learn more here: Culture of Belonging - Southwest Power Pool.

Title: Network Telecom Administrator II Location: Little Rock, Arkansas, 72223, United States Hybrid Full-time Travel Required: Yes 0-15% Department: Information Technology Job Description: 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. Network Telecom Administrator II Pay Range - $77,900.00 - $99,325.00 OVERVIEW The Network Telecom Administrator II position is responsible for performing duties as assigned and assisting other members of the networking/telecommunications team in the support of the data, network security and voice communications resources deployed throughout the Southwest Power Pool offices. This includes the local and wide area high-speed data circuits, analog fax/voice circuits. Specific devices are, but not limited to, routers, switches, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, VPN, call manager systems, voice mail systems, voice recorders, wireless LAN, audio and video conferencing, IP address management and load balancers. This position is also responsible for the wiring, both copper and fiber, and cable management of the aforementioned circuits and equipment. Included in the responsibilities are the intermediate programming, hardware maintenance and software support of these systems throughout SPP. This includes the primary, disaster recovery, and member locations. Reliable, highly available networking, network security and telecommunications are critical to the operations of Southwest Power Pool and its member companies and have the potential for significant economic impact. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Perform all aspects of junior level responsibilities. - Perform and manage basic operations of network/telecom/security installation: hardware and OS software. - Problem troubleshooting/resolution of all network resources deployed by SPP. - Perform basic aspects of network/telecom/security day to day administration - Support and administer routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, ids/ips, wireless lan and network access control as skill sets allow - Administer core network/telecom business services (i.e. voice, conferencing, IPAM/DHCP/DNS, etc.) as skill sets allow - Administer core security business services (i.e. firewall access, vpn, ids/ips, etc.) as skill sets allow - Maintain hardware and software asset management information - Provide input and guidance to other team members as needed - Provide project tasks and coordination, including the establishment of schedules and milestones, allocation of resources, and progress reporting for projects within IT department - Provide input to IT planning process in regards to network computing resources - Coordinate and communicate with SPP member companies regarding SPP-administered network systems and resources used by the member companies - Coordinate and communicate with vendors of network/telephony and security systems implemented at SPP - Coordinate and communicate with vendors of WAN/LAN voice and data circuits and services - Effectively communicate, both written and verbal, with all IT groups. Clearly conveys plans, ideas, and procedures to all IT groups and other SPP departments as well as comprehends plans, ideas, and procedures relayed by those groups - Use of high level organizational skills to handle priority projects/tasks that involve different IT groups as well as other SPP departments - Employ best practices as they apply to the network/telecom/security architecture - Participate in on-call rotation - Adhere to all SPP policies and procedures - Minimal travel is required QUALIFICATIONS Education Requirements: - Bachelor’s degree in an Information Technology related field, or equivalent experience Experience Requirements: - A minimum of four years network infrastructure support experience is required Required: - Basic knowledge of technologies across multiple network, network security and telecommunications platforms - Entry level Network and/or Telecommunications certifications required - Entry level Network Security related certifications are required - Excellent written and oral communications skills are essential Preferred: - Previous experience with NERC, FERC, CIP and SSAE16 is preferred - A variety of experience in Information Technology field projects is preferred - Basic Juniper, Cisco, Crossbeam, TippingPoint and/or F5 experience is preferred 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).

Title: Engineer II or I - Market Forensics Location: Little Rock, Arkansas, 72223, United States Department: Engineering Job Description: 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., - Engineer I – Salary Range: $80,000 - $87,000 - Engineer II – Salary Range: $90,000 - $99,000 Join our team as the Engineer II or I! The Engineer plays a key role in supporting the reliability and efficiency of the SPP electricity markets. This position is responsible for analyzing market data, developing a deep understanding of market concepts and protocols, performing market clearing engine sensitivities, and supporting Market Operations through daily, monthly, and annual market activities. The Market Analyst also contributes to software development/testing efforts and provides timely responses to customer inquiries. Key Responsibilities - Develop a detailed understanding of electricity market concepts by reviewing market protocols and researching assigned market areas. - Analyze market data by building robust database queries and drawing actionable insights. - Gain proficiency with the market clearing engine and perform sensitivity analyses in support of market studies. - Support Market Operations with: - Daily market reviews - Repricing activities - Monthly model upload validations - Resolution of market study issues - Participation in a 24/7 on-call rotation Assist in the development, testing, and implementation of market software changes. - Respond to and resolve customer issues by conducting analysis, providing clear communication, and coordinating internal discussions as necessary. - Support daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual market analysis processes. - Develop and maintain recurring market reports to meet established deadlines. - Provide analytical support and presentations to SPP working groups, committees, and task forces. - Perform commercial modeling with a high standard of data integrity and support updates to commercial model software. - Monitor and maintain accuracy for wind and solar forecasting tools. - Provide analysis and review of Post Operations Processing System (POPS) results and ensure accurate data transfers to Settlements in alignment with SOC1 financial controls. - Support updates to public data postings through the creation, modification, and review of database queries. To be successful as the Engineer II or I we're looking for: - Bachelor of Science in Engineering, this degree should: - Be from a university that meets the requirements to sit for the Professional Engineering exam (in Arkansas, that is most typically a degree from an ABET accredited university or a graduate degree from a college that has an ABET accreditation), - Degree should be in a calculus-based engineering field, and preferred degree programs are Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Systems Engineering Engineer I – no experience required - Engineer II - Two (2) years of job-related work experience - Strong inter-personal and teamwork skills - Excellent oral and written communication skills - Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills - Understanding of and compliance with SPP Policies and Procedures Preferred: - Advanced degree in related field - Electricity industry experience - Experience with software programming languages 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 minimal travel (approximately 0 - 10%) 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 .

Title: Engineer II, Sr/II or Lead - Market Monitoring - Remote Eligible Location: Little Rock, Arkansas, 72223, United States Location Address: Corporate HQ 201 Worthen Dr Little Rock, AR 72223, USA Remote, United States Full-Time Department: Engineering Job Description: Description 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 new 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. - Engineer II - Pay Range: $90,000-$99,000 - Sr. Engineer - Pay Range: $108,000 - $125,000 - Sr. Engineer II - Range: $125,000 - $138,000 - Lead Engineer - Pay Range: $138,000-$160,000 Join our team as an Engineer on the Market Monitor team! The Market Monitor Engineer plays a critical role in evaluating both economic and physical power system operations to support the analysis of the SPP energy and transmission services markets. This position supports the monitoring, detection, and prevention of market power abuse and market manipulation, while ensuring market rules, design, and performance promote efficient and effective outcomes. The role requires strong technical expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team. Interaction with real-time operations includes rotating on-call responsibilities. The position also involves engagement with internal stakeholders, market participants, regulatory bodies, and committees across both the SPP Marketplace. Key Responsibilities - Analyze economic and physical power system operations to monitor SPP and congestion hedging markets - Identify potential market design issues, market power abuse, and market manipulation through data analysis and reporting - Perform power flow and pricing analysis applying economic and operational principles - Develop ad hoc analyses, routine reports, and market metrics with minimal supervision - Document investigations and studies in clear, well-supported written reports - Support market monitoring activities and maintain independence while engaging internal staff, committees, and working groups - Provide technical support to management and respond to regulatory inquiries as needed - Participate in rotating on-call responsibilities and special projects - Collaborate effectively within a multi-disciplinary team while managing multiple priorities To be successful we're looking for: - Bachelor of Science in Engineering, this degree should: Be from a university that meets the requirements to sit for the Professional Engineering exam (in Arkansas, that is most typically a degree from an ABET accredited university or a graduate degree from a college that has an ABET accreditation), Degree should be in a calculus-based engineering field and preferred degree programs are Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Systems Engineering - Engineer II - Two (2) Years of relevant Engineering experience - Sr Engineer - Five (5) years of relevant Engineering experience; Professional Engineer License may satisfy one year of experience requirement. - Senior Engineer II: Nine (9) years of relevant Engineering experience; Professional Engineer License or Advanced degree in related field of study may satisfy one (1) year of experience requirement. Two (2) years of experience may satisfy both a Professional Engineer License and Advanced degree in related field. - Lead Engineer - 12 years of relevant Engineering experience; OR - 11 years of relevant Engineering experience with a Master’s Degree in Electrical, Computer, Industrial, Mechanical or Systems Engineering OR - 10 years of relevant Engineering experience with a Doctoral degree in Electrical, Computer, Industrial, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering - A Professional Engineer license is required for the Lead level role; however, 12 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a Professional Engineer License - Proficient at organizing and conducting technical and analytical studies - Advanced knowledge of electric market concepts and ability to apply understanding in unique analysis - Basic understanding of microeconomics, including the theory of competitive markets - Strong interpersonal, team-building, and organizational skills - Flexibility and aptitude to function with constantly changing conditions and priorities - Ability to support diverse team members and manage complex analysis projects - Experience performing analysis using SAS, SQL queries, or another database analytical tool or experience - programming in any comparable data-oriented environment - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Advanced knowledge of the calculation principles, functionality - Understanding of and compliance with SPP Policies and Procedures Preferred: - Registered Professional Engineer License - Advanced degree in related field of study - Experience in reliability operations, data analysis, power flow analysis, ad hoc reporting 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 minimal travel (0-10 %). Southwest Power Pool is an equal opportunity employer that makes employment decisions without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, age, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Further, Southwest Power Pool makes good faith efforts to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application 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.