Director Seams Strategy - Remote Eligible

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.

Director, Seams Strategy – Salary range - $ 163,200 - $ 216,200

Join our team as a Director, Seams Strategy!

Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is seeking a strategic and experienced Director, Seams Strategy to lead and manage SPP’s interregional activities, relationships, and agreements.

This senior leadership role is critical in directing our efforts to achieve seamless boundaries with neighboring regions, fostering effective collaboration across organizations and regulatory entities.

The Director will be responsible for overseeing staff and leading policy and technical development aligned with SPP’s strategic goals.

This individual will engage with internal teams, member utilities, contract service customers, neighboring system operators, and regulators to drive innovative solutions that support interregional coordination and tariff services.

Key Responsibilities


* Lead and direct all SPP seams activities, including the development, negotiation, and maintenance of effective seams agreements with neighboring entities.


* Set the strategic direction for seams-related services and initiatives.


* Hire, mentor, and lead a team of technical professionals and staff responsible for interregional coordination and strategy.


* Collaborate closely with departments including markets, engineering, operations, legal, and re...