Senior Director, Western External Affairs and Communications (Remote)

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

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.

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Director Westerns External Affairs and Communications | Pay Range:  $201,460.00 - $271,950.00

Join Southwest Power Pool as a Senior Director of Western External Affairs and Communications!

Are you ready to shape the future of the Western energy market? At Southwest Power Pool (SPP), we’re looking for a strategic leader to expand our presence across the Western Interconnection and drive meaningful stakeholder engagement that supports growth, market expansion, and long-term partnerships.

Overview

The Senior Director of Western External Affairs and Communications leads efforts to advance SPP’s strategic position and stakeholder adoption across the Western Interconnection, directly influencing organizational growth, market expansion, and key stakeholder and partner alignment.

This role builds trusted relationships, earns credibility, and establishes a strong SPP presence across the region.

In parallel, this position owns communications strategy for all western activities, developing and delivering messaging that clearly articulates SP...