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 facilitating initiatives for SPP markets. This role requires a broad range of skills including understanding and compliance with Market governing documents, report writing, cross-departmental coordination, a high-level understanding of market initiatives and analysis, and customer communication. The Supervisor will support the SPP stakeholder process, potentially acting as a staff secretary for working groups, and will serve as an SPP expert and spokesperson in the Integrated Marketplace stakeholder process. A key responsibility is 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. An advanced degree in a related field may be considered toward relevant years of experience.
• 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