Principal Market Policy - Remote Eligible

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.


* Principal, Market Policy: $ 144,700 - $ 188,100

 Join SPP and Shape the Future of Market Policy!

Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is seeking a highly experienced and knowledgeable energy markets professional to join our team as a Principal, Market Policy.

This senior-level role will play a critical part in advancing SPP’s market development and operational policy initiatives, particularly in support of Western stakeholders and services.

The successful candidate will serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in market operations policy, providing strategic insight, leadership, and coordination across SPP departments and stakeholder groups.

This position requires a comprehensive understanding of organized wholesale markets, RTO governing structures, stakeholder dynamics, and the evolving operational and policy landscape.

 Key Responsibilities: 


* Lead and support strategic market operations policy initiatives across SPP.


* Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve market issues.


* Ensure compliance with SPP tariffs, contracts, and governing documents.


* Support market policy development for SPP’s Western services (Markets+, WEIS).


* Develop strategic documents and represent SPP in industry working groups.


* Communicate policy direction and updates to senior leadership.
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