Lead or Sr. Technical Analyst – Operations Planning

spp • Little Rock, AR

3d • $97,580 - $145,810 • Hybrid

About The Position

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. Join our team as a Technical Analyst in the Operational Planning department! 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.

Requirements

• 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)
• NERC certification may satisfy one (1) year of experience requirement.
• Lead Technical Analyst - Ten (10) years of job-related work experience (In excess of Educational Requirements above) Twelve (12) years of job-related work experience (In excess of Educational Requirements above)
• NERC certification may satisfy one (1) year of experience requirement.
• 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

Nice To Haves

• NERC Certification

Responsibilities

• 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 process improvements, tool enhancements, and special projects
• Provide on-call operational support and mentor junior staff

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level