Compliance Standards Analyst - Senior/Lead

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.

Lead Compliance Standards Analyst | Salary range: $112,240 - $145,810

Senior Compliance Standards Analyst | Salary range: $97,580 - $126,795

Join Our Reliability Standards Team!

The Compliance Standards Analyst leads SPP's 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 you're 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 You'll 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 SPP's 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 SPP's 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 team's 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, we're looking for

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's 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

• Bachelor's 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.

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Position Type, Location, and Expected Hours of Work

• This is a full-time, hybrid position based in Little Rock, Arkansas, with a minimum requirement of two days per week in the office. Standard work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional extended hours as needed.

Travel Requirement

• This position requires minimal travel (approximately 20%)

SPP is an equal opportunity employer that makes employment decisions without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, age, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Further, SPP makes good faith efforts to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application 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.

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