Supervisor of Markets+ Market Design

Supervisor of Markets+ Market Design

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 PLEASE NOTE: SPP is not able to sponsor employment visas or student-work authorizations (STEM OPT) for this position. Please ensure you are eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship prior to applying.

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.

Supervisor of Markets+ Market Design

The Supervisor of Markets+ Market Design leads the development and implementation of Markets+ market design policy, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and regulatory requirements. This role evaluates the impact of policy changes, supports coordination of key Markets+ initiatives, and serves as a central point of collaboration across internal teams and external stakeholders. The position also provides leadership and direction to staff responsible for implementation support and coordination activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead development and implementation of Markets+ market design policies and plans
• Coordinate market design changes across systems, processes, and stakeholders
• Engage with stakeholders, participants, regulatory agencies, and internal teams
• Analyze market data and operations to identify issues and improvements
• Support and represent Markets+ initiatives in committees and working groups
• Provide leadership, direction, and performance management for team members

To be successful in the role we're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, computer science or related field
• Six (6) years of job-related experience obtained in a responsible role related to or directly applicable to SPP market operations OR Eight (8) years of experience in a related field.
• Experience in wholesale electric or other electric markets and their design
• Strong interpersonal and team-building skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent facilitation skills for internal and external team/group meetings
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Competent working skills with communication and data handling software such as Microsoft Office, Excel and Access
• Demonstrate proficiency in business acumen and professional conduct
• Demonstrate the ability to function with constantly changing and multiple priorities
• Understanding of and compliance with SPP Policies and Procedures
• Advanced knowledge of the SPP market design and software
• Supervisory experience
• Advanced degree or professional certification 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 (approximately 20%) travel.

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