Lead, Sr. or Transmission Services Specialist III

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.

• 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 pension (defined benefit plan) fully funded by SPP

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.

• Transmission Service Specialist III - Salary Range: $77,900- $99,320
• 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
• Transmission Service Specialist III – Five (5) years of job‑related work experience
• Sr. Transmission Services Specialist – Seven (7) years of job‑related work experience
• Lead Specialist – Ten (10) years of job‑related work experience
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Excellent written and verbal…