Sr. Transmission Services Specialist or Lead Specialist

Sr. Transmission Services Specialist or Lead Specialist

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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!

Do the right thing, for the right reason, in the right way.

• Competitive and transparent pay with bonus opportunities
• Excellent insurance package including three great medical plans for selection, 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 fully funded pension plan

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.

• Sr. Transmission Services Specialist – Salary Range: $87,950 – $112,190
• Lead Specialist – Salary Range: $97,580 – $126,790

SPP is seeking a skilled and motivated Specialist to play a key role in supporting and managing the Transmission Service Studies process. This role is responsible for overseeing various business and technical functions that ensure compliance with the SPP Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT), NAESB, FERC/NERC regulations, and internal policies.

This position requires strong analytical skills, technical judgment, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. The Specialist will regularly engage with internal teams, external stakeholders, and policy decision‑makers to coordinate study activities, analyze data, and support the integrity and efficiency of SPP’s Transmission Services operations.

• Analyze and review business activities related to Transmission Service Studies, providing guidance on compliance with SPP OATT, NAESB, FERC/NERC, and other regulatory frameworks
• Coordinate and administer transmission service requests, study agreements, billing, RFPs, and service/interconnection agreements
• Collaborate with SPP staff to use power system analysis tools and software to support technical studies
• Assist in the management of the SPP transmission service queue and ensure timely acceptance and processing of study requests
• Develop and present clear, data‑driven reports for internal and external audiences, including stakeholders and member organizations
• Provide business process documentation and process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance
• Foster positive, professional communication with customers, SPP members, and external stakeholders
• Support initiatives across the Engineering and Regulatory departments as needed
• Understand and apply governing documents such as the SPP OATT, NAESB, FERC/NERC regulations, and internal planning criteria

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business field or equivalent experience
• 7 years of job‑related work experience for Sr. Transmission Services Specialist
• 10 years of job‑related work experience for Lead Specialist
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good working knowledge of and skills with communication and data handling software such as Microsoft Office…