Uncertainty Meteorologist

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



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*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.

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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.

Factors such as qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and geographic location will all be considered during the hiring process.

Salary Range

Uncertainty Meteorologist Salary range: $97,580 – $126,795

Overview

The Uncertainty Meteorologist (Senior) assesses weather‑driven operational risk for SPP's Balancing Authority, translating meteorological insight into clear, actionable guidance for real‑time, intra‑day, day‑ahead, and forward‑looking horizons.

The role combines numerical weather prediction, observations, and historical impact analysis with system operations requirements to inform resource adequacy decisions and risk mitigation.

The position partners closely with System Operations and Coordinated Operations to enhance situational awareness, guide commitment strategies, and support reliable grid operations.

Core Responsibilities


* Quantifies weather‑driven operational risk by integrating numerical weather prediction, observations, and historical impacts to provide clear risk signals across real‑time, intra‑day, day‑ahead, and forward‑looking horizons for System Operations.



* Produces commitment guidance by analyzing market assessments of available capacity and generation resources to inform actions that maintain adequate resource availab...