Supervisor Market Policy Coordination

Southwest Power Pool • Little Rock, AR

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is seeking a Supervisor of Market Policy Coordination to lead a team of analysts who facilitate initiatives for SPP markets. This role requires a broad range of skills, including understanding and compliance with Market governing documents, report writing and documentation, coordination of cross-departmental efforts, a high-level understanding of market initiatives and analysis, and communication with customers. The Supervisor will support the SPP stakeholder process, acting as a staff secretary for working groups as requested, and serving as an SPP expert and spokesperson in the Integrated Marketplace stakeholder process. The position is responsible for managing the individual performance of the Market Policy Coordination team through real-time coaching and periodic performance reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Six (6) years of job-related experience obtained in a responsible role related to, or directly applicable to, energy markets OR eight (8) years of experience in a related field.
• Ability to work with a broad spectrum of individuals with diverse interests when resolving problems
• Ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships at all organizational levels with internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work closely with leadership in a dynamic and fast-paced environment requiring the individual to simultaneously manage several tasks while paying attention to detail and quality
• Strong interpersonal and team building skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent facilitation skills for internal and external team/group meetings
• Strong organizational skills
• Demonstrate proficiency in business acumen and professional conduct
• Demonstrate the ability to function with constantly changing and multiple priorities

Nice To Haves

• Advanced knowledge of the SPP market design and software
• Supervisory experience
• Advanced degree or professional certification in related field of study
• Experience with stakeholder organizations, board/committee structures, issue coordination, process design, project management and implementation, metrics development and tracking
• Experience with SPP Tariffs, Protocols, and relevant FERC regulatory orders

Responsibilities

• Hire, develop, and maintain the Markets Policy Coordination staff
• Facilitate and engage in the SPP stakeholder processes
• Provide oversight and support of cross-functional markets processes such as governing document management, reviews of project priorities, and budget management
• Provide leadership, counsel, training and support to all Markets staff involved in the stakeholder processes, including RR development
• Oversee the scoping, scheduling, coordination, impact assessments, and execution of the Markets Strategic Initiative Requests (SIRs)and other special projects, including analysis of the impacts to the market and market operations
• Serve as liaison between external and internal parties by anticipating, identifying, addressing, resolving and communicating policy, strategic, technical, and administrative issues
• Represent SPP as a staff expert in stakeholder process and other forums
• Understand and comply with SPP Policies and Procedures

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: Manager
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees