Compliance Engineer or Specialist - Senior or Lead

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 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 assistance


* Flexible working environment for positions that are eligible where employees have the flexibility to work from home and come in where collaborative in person work is needed.


* Fantastic contributions to your retirement through a 401(k) savings plan with employer-match benefits and a defined benefit plan fully funded by SPP

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior or Lead Compliance Specialist or Engineer to join our Compliance team.

As the Senior or Lead Compliance Specialist or Engineer , your role will:

Be responsible for overseeing the implementation of processes across SPP's corporate-wide programs to ensure compliance with national and regional reliability and commercial business practice standards.

This involves analyzing compliance requirements, monitoring activities in real-time, and collaborating with internal and external compliance, operations, and engineering teams.

The role also involves maintaining relationships with SPP members, external audit teams, and industry representatives to ensure compliance requirements are met.

You will provide guidance to the Compliance Department staff and work independently.

To apply for this position, please visit our website.

Essential Functions:


* Provide direction and leadership to SPP Compliance Department staff, and serve as a consultative expert as needed


* Provide guidance and mentor lower-level Compliance department staff on regulatory responsibilities and compliance-related processes and procedures


* Assist the Manager and Director of the Compliance Department with the development and ongoing practice of relevant Internal Compliance Program initiatives


* Act as the Compliance Department Liaison with relevant business units, establishing a positive rapport with key staff.


* Prepare SPP for compliance audits, Compliance Violation Investigations (CVI), Requests for Information (RFI), readiness evaluations, certifications, etc.


* Provide consultation for education and training programs to enhance the culture of compliance within the organization


* Maintain up-to-date knowledge ...