Lead or Sr. Technical Analyst – Operations Planning

Lead or Sr. Technical Analyst – Operations Planning (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

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.

• Sr. Technical Analyst – salary range - $97,580 - $126,790
• Lead Technical Analyst – salary range - $112,240-$145,810

Operational Planning Technical Analysts perform forward‑looking operational studies across the SPP footprint within the Operational Planning horizon to ensure reliable real‑time system operations. This role is responsible for developing powerflow models, identifying potential system reliability risks, and implementing operating plans and mitigations to support the integrity of the Bulk Electric System.

The analyst collaborates with internal teams and external stakeholders to communicate study results, coordinate outages, develop operating guides, and ensure compliance with applicable reliability standards and market requirements.

• Develop and analyze forward‑looking powerflow models to identify potential system reliability risks
• Identify and mitigate SOL and IROL exceedances through operating plans, operating guides, congestion management tools, and outage coordination
• Coordinate, review, and approve planned outages to ensure Bulk Electric System reliability
• Communicate study results and operating plans with internal operations staff and external stakeholders
• Serve as a subject matter expert for assigned systems, tools, and processes
• Ensure compliance with SPP policies, NERC standards, and FERC requirements
• Lead improvements, tool enhancements, and special projects
• Provide on‑call operational support and mentor junior staff

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business discipline;
  Two (2) years of job‑related experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirement
• Sr. Technical Analyst - Five (5) years of job‑related work experience (In excess of Educational Requirements above)
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Strong inter‑personal and teamwork skills
• Documented experience in power system engineering, operations engineering, transmission planning or related disciplines
• Understanding of and compliance with SPP Policies and Procedures

• NERC Certification

• 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.

This position requires minimal (0-20%) travel

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 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).

Full job descriptions will be made available to those selected for an interview.

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