Strategic Policy Specialist III

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 considering factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, experience and geographic location will all be considered during the hiring process.

Strategic Policy Specialist III –Salary range: $77,900 – $99,320 

Overview

The Specialist III, Strategic Policy, is responsible for developing, implementing, and improving engineering policies that support SPP's organizational objectives.

This role enables timely and consistent policy changes by facilitating stakeholder engagement, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional collaboration.

The position partners with internal teams, external stakeholders, and policy decision makers to facilitate policy processes and ensure alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Core Responsibilities


* Executes & organizes engineering policy initiatives by analyzing regulatory requirements and stakeholder input to ensure timely, high-quality policy changes that advance SPP’s strategic goals.

Provides data driven views.

Understands to improve policy and stakeholder practices, aligning policy work to corporate goals.


* Facilitates cross-functional collaboration with internal teams, external stakeholders, and industry experts to align policy outcomes with organizational and regulatory needs.

Also works independently to dev...