Instructional Designer and Simulation Specialist

Posting Details

Posted on June 9, 2026

• Operations Data Center, 201 Worthen Dr, Little Rock, AR 72223, USA
• Hybrid
• Training & Development
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: INSTR
  002392

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.

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.

Instructional Designer Simulation Specialist Salary range: $70,320 – $87,895

The Instructional Designer & Simulation Training Specialist is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality training programs that support the readiness and performance of Southwest Power Pool (SPP) system operators and operations support personnel. This role combines modern instructional design practices with simulation-based training development to support real-time operations. The position develops eLearning and asynchronous learning solutions while also creating and maintaining realistic training scenarios within the GE Dispatch Training Simulators (DTS and MRTS).

These simulation scenarios are used to reinforce reliability concepts, operational decision-making, and operator response to abnormal and emergency system conditions. Working in close collaboration with subject matter experts (SMEs), operations leadership, and the Operations Analysis and Performance Support training team, this role ensures training materials are technically accurate, instructionally sound, and aligned with regulatory expectations such as NERC operator training and credential maintenance requirements, SPP protocols and criteria.

• Analyze operational training needs in collaboration with system operators, engineers, and subject matter experts (SMEs) to ensure the delivery format and content align with identified needs.
• Evaluate job tasks, reliability-related tasks, and performance gaps to inform training solutions.
• Assess system changes, operational procedures, and emerging reliability risks to determine training solutions.
• Review feedback, assessment results, and performance data to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Partner with trainers, SMEs, and operations leadership to translate operational requirements into effective training solutions.
• Facilitate discussions with SMEs to validate technical accuracy and ensure alignment with real-time operations.
• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams to support simulation exercises, drills, and training events.
• Serve as a liaison between training, operations, and technical teams to ensure alignment and shared…