Sr. Interregional Strategist (Remote Eligible)

spp • Little Rock, AR

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is seeking a proactive and highly motivated Interregional Strategist to coordinate all interregional processes and activities required under SPP’s seams agreements. In this dynamic role, you'll serve as a key liaison among internal departments, SPP members, neighboring transmission operators, regulators, and other external stakeholders, ensuring the fulfillment of SPP’s obligations in joint coordinated operations and transmission system planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business discipline; OR Three (3) years of relevant job-related experience
• Seven (7) years of relevant job-related experience (in excess of educational requirements above)
• Exhibit flexibility and the ability to function with constantly changing and multiple priorities
• Good organizational skills and effective written and oral communication skills required to work with all levels of management and staff, stakeholders, and regulators
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Understanding of and compliance with SPP Policies and Procedures
• Demonstrated understanding and adherence to SPP’s culture

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree
• Experience in the electric utility industry, database management systems, data analysis and ad hoc report writing
• Experience in the electric utility industry in the Western Interconnection
• Experience in analyzing and evaluating power system behavior
• Experience in contract negotiation in a business environment

Responsibilities

• Coordinate interregional processes under SPP’s seams agreements, including meetings, analysis, and documentation.
• Serve as a point of contact for internal teams, members, neighbors, stakeholders, and regulators.
• Support negotiations of new and modified seams agreements and related tariff language.
• Collect and analyze input from stakeholders (e.g., Seams Advisory Group, Interregional Planning Stakeholder Advisory Committee) and coordinate with subject matter experts.
• Facilitate engineering analysis for joint coordinated system planning and third-party impact assessments.
• Maintain compliance tracking and recommend improvements to seams-related processes.
• Prepare meeting materials and serve as staff secretary for assigned committees or task forces.
• Maintain transparency by updating the Interregional Relations webpage.
• Perform special assignments and support strategic initiatives as needed.

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