Supervisor, Congestion Hedging

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.

Supervisor, Congestion Hedging: $112,240 - $145,810

Join our team as the Supervisor, Congestion Hedging!

The Supervisor, Congestion Hedging leads a team of engineers and technical professionals responsible for executing SPP's Transmission Congestion Hedging mechanisms within the Integrated Marketplace. This role combines technical expertise, regulatory knowledge, and people leadership to ensure the effective administration of the Transmission Congestion Rights (TCR) and Auction Revenue Rights (ARR) processes.

The ideal candidate brings strong analytical and communication skills, a deep understanding of market operations and regulatory frameworks, and a passion for developing high-performing teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a team responsible for ARR/TCR (congestion hedging) market operations
• Oversee scheduling, execution, and approval of market processes and auctions
• Ensure compliance with SPP OATT, FERC requirements, and internal policies
• Provide coaching, performance management, and career development for team members
• Serve as a subject matter expert and represent SPP in stakeholder and industry forums
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Drive process improvements and support departmental goals
• Manage projects, timelines, and deliverables in a fast-paced environment
• Assist with budgeting and monitor departmental expenditures

To be successful in the role we're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Mathematics, Finance, Computer Science, or other related degree, OR
• 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
• Eight (8) Years of experience in the power system industry

Other Requirements:

• Specific understanding of economic dispatch and transmission/generation system operations used in electric utilities/ISOs/RTOs
• Experience in optimization algorithms and economic theory
• Strong inter-personal and team building skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with a broad spectrum of individuals with diverse interests when resolving problems

Preferred:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Economics
• Professional Engineer License (PE)
• Experience with Congestion Hedging tools
• Advanced degree in related field of study

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%).

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…