Mgr. Market Design

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.

Salary range - $ 125,800 - $ 163,550

 Join our team as the Manager of Market Design!

We’re seeking an experienced and strategic Manager of Market Design to lead the development of market design policy for SPP.

This is a critical leadership role that influences the future direction of energy markets across the region.

As the Manager of Market Design, you’ll drive the evolution of market policies, assess the impact of policy changes, and collaborate closely with stakeholders—including SPP members, regulators, and other ISO/RTO organizations.

Internally, you'll work cross-functionally with teams such as Market Monitoring, Legal, Operations, Regulatory, and Settlements to ensure our policies align with strategic objectives and market performance goals.

Key Responsibilities


* Lead the design, development, and implementation of market policy aligned with SPP’s strategic goals.


* Analyze market data to identify performance trends and policy improvement opportunities.


* Engage with SPP members, regulatory bodies, and ISO/RTO counterparts on market design discussions.


* Represent SPP at industry working groups, including ISO-RTO Council and NERC committees.


* Collaborate across departments to ensure market design supports operational and regulatory needs.


* Provide expert guidance to internal and ex...