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.
Sr. MMU Program Coordinator Salary range: $87,950 – $112,190
Overview
The Market Monitoring Unit (MMU) Program Coordinator provides operational and facilitation support to Data Intelligence and Reporting, Policy and Analysis, Surveillance and Mitigation, and other MMU functions as assigned. This position serves as a primary liaison to MMU leadership, ensuring effective coordination, tracking, and execution of regulatory filings, working group comments, reporting obligations, project management and departmental initiatives.
Core Responsibilities
Strategic Business Partnership
- Serve as a trusted advisor to MMU leadership by identifying, assessing, and supporting business needs.
- Develop structured plans of action to address operational challenges and improvement opportunities.
Initiative and Regulatory Comment Management
- Track departmental initiatives, regulatory filings, working group comments, and action items to ensure timely completion.
- Monitor deliverables, milestones, and reporting requirements.
- Identify risks, escalate issues as appropriate, and support resolution efforts.
Facilitation & Communications
- Plan, coordinate, and facilitate meetings to review and prioritize initiatives and regulatory comments.
- Develop clear and actionable plans to track tasks to resolution
– This includes establishing milestones that allow sufficient time for review, editing, and approval prior to the due date.
- Establish and maintain strong cross-functional relationships across departments and organizational levels.
- Navigate organizational processes and governance structures to advance business priorities.
Operational Effectiveness & Continuous Improvement
- Develop or support MMU initiatives designed to improve processes, transparency, and accountability.
- Develop a working knowledge of functional areas to enhance cross-departmental collaboration.
Compliance & Policy Adherence
- Understand and comply with organizational policies, procedures, and governance requirements.
- Support documentation and reporting activities aligned with regulatory and operational standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree Business, Management, Communications, or related field
- 6 years relevant, progressively responsible professional experience
- This position requires minimal travel (approximately 15%)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience within the electric utility industry, Regional Transmission Organization (RTO), or other critical infrastructure environment
- Experience supporting operations, engineering, or technical business units
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks
Other Requirements
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills
- Strong interpersonal and customer-service orientation
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with stringent deadlines
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and database systems
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders
- Ability to influence without direct authority
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 [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) 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.
At SPP we believe in a culture of belonging. Learn more here: Culture of Belonging - SPP (https://spp.org/careers/culture-of-belonging/).
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