Compliance Standards Analyst SeniorLead (Remote Eligible)

SPP is about more than power. Were 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 INFORMATIONThe 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 candidates qualifications skills competencies experience and geographic location will all be considered during the hiring process.

Lead Compliance Standards Analyst Salary range: $112240 $145810

Senior Compliance Standards Analyst Salary range: $97580 - $126795

Join Our Reliability Standards Team!

The Compliance Standards Analyst leads SPPs efforts to influence and support the development implementation and maintenance of NERC Reliability Standards and NAESB Business Practices. This role promotes reliability excellence by helping ensure standards are clear effective measurable and support a reliable Bulk Electric System.

Working across the organization this position partners with internal subject matter experts to evaluate the impacts of emerging standards and policy changes while collaborating with SPP members NERC MRO WECC NAESB and other industry organizations to influence standards development and implementation efforts.

This role offers the opportunity to represent SPP in regional and national industry initiatives develop strategic recommendations deliver stakeholder presentations and help shape the future of reliability policy. If youre looking for a position that combines technical expertise industry engagement and the ability to influence the evolving energy landscape we invite you to join our team.

What Youll Do

• Monitor and evaluate emerging NERC regional and NAESB standards business practices and industry initiatives that impact SPP and its stakeholders.
• Analyze proposed reliability standards and communicate potential operational compliance and business impacts across the organization.
• Partner with internal subject matter experts to develop positions strategies and recommendations related to reliability standards and policy changes.
• Represent SPP in industry forums working groups and committees including interactions with regional entities industry organizations and other stakeholders.
• Lead discussions with external stakeholders to influence standards development and advocate for outcomes that support SPP and its members.
• Develop strategic recommendations and engagement opportunities that strengthen SPPs influence in reliability and policy initiatives.
• Support the development refinement implementation and communication of reliability standards and related business practices.
• Prepare presentations reports and stakeholder communications related to standards activities emerging issues and strategic initiatives.
• Promote awareness and engagement among SPP staff and stakeholders regarding reliability standards development activities.
• Identify industry best practices and recommend policy procedural and process improvements that support reliability excellence.
• Monitor emerging reliability and compliance trends and recommend proactive implementation strategies.
• Provide oversight and support for SPPs Events Analysis Program including event reviews trend analysis and coordination with industry organizations.
• Coordinate responses to information requests from NERC and regional entities and support related analysis activities.
• Develop performance metrics and reporting that demonstrate the value and impact of the teams reliability standards efforts.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys translating complex industry issues into actionable strategies building relationships across the industry and helping shape the future of electric reliability standards.

To be successful in the role were looking for:

Education Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in a business or technically oriented field of study from an accredited college or university; Two (2) years of additional experience beyond experience requirements may be considered in lieu of degree requirements

Experience Requirements:

Lead Compliance Standards Analyst

• Eight (8) years of experience working with NERC Reliability Standards NAESB or similar standards organizations; or
• Ten (10) or more years of electric utility experience related to transmission operations system dispatch system operations cybersecurity or other applicable reliability functions; or
• Eight (8) years of experience within SPP Operations Planning or Engineering combined with a Professional Engineer (PE) license

Senior Compliance Standards Analyst

• Six (6) years of experience in compliance audit risk management or related regulatory functions.
• Experience with NERC Reliability Standards compliance regional reliability standards criteria or variances.
• Six (6) years of professional writing experience including the development of reports executive summaries white papers research documents or other technical and regulatory communications.

Other Requirements:

• In-depth knowledge of FERC NERC and electrical industry regulation
• Fluency in English and the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of compliance staff senior management and industry stakeholders
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills in both large (over 100) and small (up to 50) group settings
• Excellent organizational skills
• Motivation to take appropriate action when required and flexibility to work with changing priorities
• Ability to work with a broad spectrum of stakeholders with diverse interests when resolving problems
• Proficiency with computers to include the Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited university preferred. Preferred disciplines include calculus-based engineering programs such as Electrical Mechanical or Systems Engineering.
• Working knowledge of SPP Criteria the SPP Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT) and FERC regulatory orders impacting regional operations and reliability strongly preferred.
• Experience with NERC Reliability Standards compliance regional reliability standards criteria or variances.
• Strong technical and professional writing skills including experience preparing reports executive summaries white papers research documents and other formal written communications.
• Experience within the electric utility reliability compliance transmission operations planning or regulatory environment is highly desirable.

Travel Requirement:

• This position requires minimal travel (approximately 20%)

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Required Experience:

Senior IC