Transmission Design Analyst - Sr, Sr II or Lead

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

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.


* Senior Transmission Design Analyst: $97,580 – $126,795


* Senior Transmission Design Analyst II: $112,190 – $141,400


* Lead Transmission Design Analyst: $112,240 – $145,810

Overview

The Transmission Design Analyst plays a key role in shaping and analyzing transmission market design within SPP.

The role is responsible for evaluating current transmission market structures, analyzing proposed changes, and supporting SPP Working Groups through facilitation and in‑depth market analysis.

This position collaborates with Operations, Legal, Regulatory, Settlements, Training, Engineering, Planning, and Markets teams to ensure alignment across policies, products, processes, and software.

The role also engages with market participants, transmission owners, vendors, FERC, and other RTOs/ISOs to influence transmission market policy and design.

Responsibilities include facilitating discussions and presenting market design changes to stakeholder committees and groups.

Core Responsibilities



* Review and analyze current transmission market design, identifying market weaknesses and evaluating impacts ...