Operations Analyst III or II

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

 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.


* Operations Analyst II -  Pay Range$ 68,600 - $ 85,750


* Operations Analyst III -  Pay Range: $ 76,000 - $ 96,900

Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Operations Analyst to lead Model Coordination activities within our Operations Support department.

This role is critical to ensuring the integrity and effectiveness of SPP's operational models that support the Marketplace, Balancing Authority, Reliability Coordination, and Tariff functions.

As an Operations Analyst you will:

Take ownership of developing, implementing, and refining policies, processes, and systems guided by a comprehensive understanding of Attachment AE to the SPP Tariff.

You will collaborate with Market Participants, Transmission Owners, Customers, and internal SPP staff to maintain and advance the accuracy and coordination of our operational models.

Key Responsibilities


* Lead the planning, development, and implementation of model coordination policies and systems.


* Review and approve requested model changes with a strong understanding of power system operations and industry best practices.


* Manage the coordination and release of models across multiple operational environments.


* Support the design, execution, and compliance of Service Organization Controls (SOC).


* Troubleshoot issues rel...