Strategic Policy Specialist II

Southwest Power Pool • Little Rock, AR

5d • $70,320 - $87,895

About The Position

The Strategic Policy Specialist II develops and implements engineering policies that support SPP’s organizational objectives. The role facilitates timely and consistent policy changes through stakeholder engagement, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional collaboration. It partners with internal teams, external stakeholders, and policy decision makers to facilitate policy processes and align outcomes with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

The position requires minimal travel (0–20%). Hybrid work is available for positions that are eligible; the posting does not confirm whether this position is eligible. The position may not be performed remotely from California or New York City, NY. SPP does not sponsor employment visas or student-work authorizations (STEM OPT) for this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, mathematics, engineering, or a related field; four years of extensive engineering or technical-related experience may be considered in lieu of the degree.
• Two years of job-related experience.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with communication and data-handling software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, PowerBI, and O365.
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. without employment visa or student-work authorization sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the electric utility industry, database management systems, data analysis, and ad hoc report writing.
• Experience with decision-making in a multi-client environment.
• Familiarity with one or more power systems analysis tools applicable to power system steady state, dynamics, production costs and economics, or database management systems.
• Project management, business analysis, or similar experience or certificates.

Responsibilities

• Organize and execute engineering policy initiatives by analyzing regulatory requirements and stakeholder input to support timely, high-quality policy changes and SPP’s strategic goals.
• Provide data-driven perspectives.
• Facilitate collaboration among internal teams, external stakeholders, and industry experts to align policy outcomes with organizational and regulatory needs.
• Conduct feasibility studies and impact assessments of proposed policy changes, and make data-driven recommendations that support operational excellence.
• Create project schedules to deliver policy initiatives on time and within budget, supporting departmental goals and cost control.
• Support policy implementation and stakeholder engagement in a staff secretary or other facilitation role, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders on policy, implementation, and production activities.
• Draft and present stakeholder education materials; establish agendas; prepare meeting minutes; and compile department meeting materials consistently.
• Ensure compliance with governing documents, including the SPP OATT, FERC, NERC, SPP By-Laws, and Criteria, and maintain intermediate knowledge of industry standards.

Benefits

• Competitive and transparent pay with bonus opportunities.
• Insurance package including three medical plans and employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Relocation bonus, if applicable.
• Hybrid working environment for eligible positions.
• 401(k) savings plan with employer match.
• Pension (defined benefit plan) fully funded by SPP.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level