Program Analyst III or II - Little Rock, Arkansas, , United States

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 vote ...

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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.

• Program Analyst II – Salary Range: $70,320 - $87,890
• Program Analyst III – Salary Range: $77,900 - $99,320

 Join our team as the Program Analyst II or III

The Program Analyst plays a key role in supporting and advancing Engineering Services by independently determining and applying best practices across multiple business and technical functions. Working closely with the Engineering Process Delivery Team, this position provides expertise in regional planning processes, relevant sections of the SPP Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT) and Business Practices, stakeholder facilitation, project management, and the development and maintenance of processes and procedures.

This role requires a high level of ownership, collaboration, and initiative, with minimal supervision

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering-related projects and initiatives, ensuring adherence to established processes and procedures.
• Serve as a primary point of coordination among Engineering Services, internal departments, stakeholders, and regulators.
• Facilitate meetings, manage action items, and communicate effectively through written reports and presentations.
• Draft, negotiate, review, and manage contracts while ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Identify project scope, risks, deliverables, and mitigation strategies; conduct lessons learned and continuous improvement activities.
• Apply advanced knowledge of SPP OATT, regulatory requirements (FERC, NERC), and regional planning processes to support engineering initiatives.
• Represent Engineering Services in working groups and cross-functional efforts.
• Mentor and support team members, providing leadership and oversight of work products.

To be successful as the Program Analyst II or III we're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical or business field or equivalent experience
• Program Analyst II - Three (3) years of job-related work experience
• Program Analyst III - Five (5) years of job-related work experience

Preferred:

• Experience in the electric utility industry, database management systems, data analysis and report writing
• Understanding of SPP Open Access Transmission Tariff, FERC and NERC governing documents, SPP By-Laws, SPP Criteria, and the SPP Committee structure
• Knowledge and Technical experience with Microsoft Excel (Data Analysis, Pivot Tables, Data/Graph Creation)
• Knowledge and technical experience with Microsoft Project
• Experience dealing with customers and/or vendors
• Formal or informal project management courses or experience
• Technical writing experience
• Software development life cycle experience such as requirements or testing
• Business analysis experience

 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 minimal travel (approximately 0 - 10%)

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  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 .