Head of Business Analysis and Planning

Benefits & Compensation

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

• Lead a team in the performance of their associated responsibilities subordinate to the Supervisor Operational Planning
• Establish work schedules and ensure qualified Operations personnel are available; perform periodic performance reviews and evaluations, recommend salary and assist in development of the SPP Administrative Budget
• Establish and maintain guidelines and processes for the Operations personnel, ensuring understanding of, compliance with and enforcement of SPP Policies, Business Practices, SPP Criteria and Procedures, development goals, business goals and performance matters
• Provide real‑time coaching on performance and conduct annual performance reviews
• Maintain records of evidence as required for various audits and regulatory purposes; ensure proper tools necessary to assist the Operations personnel in engineering analysis and studies performed in support of the SPP operational work; collect data and prepare necessary reports in support of the operational activities
• Oversee the research and analysis of issues reported by SPP Staff, document the findings and report the results back to the requestor; oversee the analysis and coordination of activities necessary to maintain outage coordination, system planning, and coordination of operating guides; assist with development and testing and provide operational support of the integrated market software including the Day‑Ahead (DA) Energy Market, Reliability Unit Commitment (RUC) and Operating Reserves Market with primary focus on business rule validation
• Coordinate and interface with SPP Compliance personnel, Customer Support, Assist the Manager, Operations Engineering Analysis & Support with special projects, and assist with administrative office duties as required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university
• Master’s Degree in a related field of study preferred
• 6 years of significant experience, preferably in electric utility operations
• Advanced knowledge on transmission system operations including power flow, stability, voltage control, restoration, ATC calculation, etc.
• Knowledge of the SPP Criteria, SPP Business Practices, NERC Reliability Standards, protocols, the SPP OATT and SPP OATT Business Practices
• Knowledge of Constraint Manager, CROW, OPS1, Market System and OASIS
• Strong interpersonal and team‑building skills
• Competent skills with communication and data handling software such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Access)
• Ability to work overtime, as needed, during adverse system conditions
• Understanding of, compliance with and enforcement of SPP Policies

This is a full‑time position. Typical work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.

Travel Requirement:
Moderate travel (approximately 20%)

sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, age, disability status qualified protected veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities. need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please reasonable accommodation in the application process.

PLEASE NOTE:

SPP is not able to sponsor employment visas or student‑work