Regulatory Relations Specialist jobs in Arkansas

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 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 assistance

• Flexible working environment for positions that are eligible where employees have the flexibility to work from home and come into the office when collaborative in person work is needed.

• Fantastic contributions to your retirement through a 401(k) savings plan with employer-match benefits and a defined benefit plan fully funded by SPP

As our Regulatory Relations Analyst III or Senior, you will:

Play a vital role in leading our SPP regulatory relation efforts. This includes providing support to the Regional State Committee (RSC) and Cost Allocation Working Group (CAWG), as well as assisting with SPP’s regulatory requirements before state commission proceedings.

Lead external activities, efficiency and perceptions of SPP’s external regulatory operations. The position requires frequent interaction internally and with stakeholders concerning the SPP Tariff and other regulatory issues. The position has responsibility for leading the development and presentation of transmission policy initiatives to improve and address issues arising from the ongoing conduct of SPP business.

To be successful as the Regulatory Relations Analyst III or Senior, we're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical or business field
• Level III: Six (6) years minimum job-related work experience with state, federal or related government agencies or Six (6) years’ experience in project management and interaction with regulatory bodies related to federal transmission policy
• Senior: Eight (8) years minimum job-related work experience with state, federal or related government agencies or Eight (8) years’ experience in project management and interaction with regulatory bodies related to federal transmission policy
• Extensive experience with and specific knowledge of federal and state electric regulatory policies and procedures
• Extensive experience with developing and maintaining excellent working relationships with all parties to ensure accomplishment of the SPP mission
• Excellent written and oral communication skills required to work with all levels of management, with stakeholders and with regulatory agencies
• Understanding of and compliance with SPP Policies and Procedures

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree

Travel Requirement:

• This position requires moderate travel, approximately 15-20%

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

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

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 HR@spp.org 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).

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