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Description

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

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.

+ Tarriff Service Specialist II - Pay Range: $ 68,600 - $ 85,750

+ Tariff Service Specialist III – Pay Range: $ 76,000 - $ 96,900

+ Sr Tariff Service Specialist - Pay Range: $ 85,800 - $ 109,450

Join our team as a Generation Interconnection Tariff Services Specialist!

The Generation Interconnection Tariff Services Specialist is a highly independent and influential role responsible for driving best practices in the administration and analysis of Generation Interconnection Studies. You will contribute directly to critical business functions, lead and mentor teams, and engage with stakeholders, regulators, and internal departments.

This position plays a key role in interpreting, applying, and improving the processes that govern generator interconnection under the SPP Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT), while working with minimal supervision in a complex, stakeholder-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

+ **Coordinate Generation Interconnection Processes:** Oversee, participate in and improve the administration of Generator Interconnection Studies, ensuring alignment with SPP’s Tariff and regulatory requirements.

+ **Mentor and Guide Staff:** Provide leadership, mentorship, and oversight to junior and senior team members; promote best practices and continuous improvement.

+ **Coordinate with Stakeholders:** Act as a primary liaison with internal departments, Transmission Owners, consultants, and customers; lead meetings and stakeholder interactions.

+ **Manage Projects and Studies:** Independently develop scopes, schedules, and manage study deliverables, including technical and financial analyses.

+ **Ensure Governance and Compliance:** Interpret and apply governing documents (SPP Tariff, FERC rules, etc.), and lead process and policy improvements.

+ **Drive Automation and Innovation:** Recommend and lead automation of queue and process management systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

+ **Communicate Effectively:** Prepare and present detailed reports, recommendations, and analysis to both technical and non-technical audiences.

To be successful as the Generation Interconnection Tariff Services Specialist we're looking for:

+ Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business field or equivalent experience

+ Tarriff Service Specialist II Two (2) years of experience in the electrical industry or related experience

+ Tariff Service Specialist III - Five (5) years of experience in the electrical industry or related experience

+ Sr Tariff Service Specialist - Seven (7) years of job-related work experience

+ Strong inter-personal and teamwork skills

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills

+ Proficiency with communication and data handling software such as Microsoft Office© Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.

Preferred:

+ Experience in the electric utility industry, database management systems, data analysis and ad hoc report writing

+ Experience with advanced decision-making in a multi-client environment

+ Familiarity of one or more power systems analysis tools applicable to power system steady state, dynamic, production costs & economics, or database management systems.

+ Advanced degree in related field of study

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

+ This is a full-time position. Days and hours of the workweek are Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Working extended hours may be required.

Travel Requirement:

+ This position requires moderate travel (approximately 10-15%)

SPP is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and is committed to excellence. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

At SPP we believe in a culture of belonging. Learn more here: Culture of Belonging - Southwest Power Pool (https://spp.org/careers/culture-of-belonging/) .

Full job descriptions will be made available to those selected for an interview.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.