Program Analyst III or II

spp • Little Rock, AR

21h • Hybrid

About The Position

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. Program Analyst II – Salary Range: $70,320 - $87,890 Program Analyst III – Salary Range: $77,900 - $99,320 Join our team as the Program Analyst II or III! The Program Analyst plays a key role in supporting and advancing Engineering Services by independently determining and applying best practices across multiple business and technical functions. Working closely with the Engineering Process Delivery Team, this position provides expertise in regional planning processes, relevant sections of the SPP Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT) and Business Practices, stakeholder facilitation, project management, and the development and maintenance of processes and procedures. This role requires a high level of ownership, collaboration, and initiative, with minimal supervision

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business field or equivalent experience
• Program Analyst II - Three (3) years of job-related work experience
• Program Analyst III - Five (5) years of job-related work experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the electric utility industry, database management systems, data analysis and report writing
• Understanding of SPP Open Access Transmission Tariff, FERC and NERC governing documents, SPP By-Laws, SPP Criteria, and the SPP Committee structure
• Knowledge and Technical experience with Microsoft Excel (Data Analysis, Pivot Tables, Data/Graph Creation)
• Knowledge and technical experience with Microsoft Project
• Experience dealing with customers and/or vendors
• Formal or informal project management courses or experience
• Technical writing experience
• Software development life cycle experience such as requirements or testing
• Business analysis experience

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering-related projects and initiatives, ensuring adherence to established processes and procedures.
• Serve as a primary point of coordination among Engineering Services, internal departments, stakeholders, and regulators.
• Facilitate meetings, manage action items, and communicate effectively through written reports and presentations.
• Draft, negotiate, review, and manage contracts while ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Identify project scope, risks, deliverables, and mitigation strategies; conduct lessons learned and continuous improvement activities.
• Apply advanced knowledge of SPP OATT, regulatory requirements (FERC, NERC), and regional planning processes to support engineering initiatives.
• Represent Engineering Services in working groups and cross-functional efforts.
• Mentor and support team members, providing leadership and oversight of work products.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees