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Southwest Power Pool in lists this Transmission Design Analyst - Sr, Sr II or Lead opportunity in little rock, Arkansas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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Transmission Design Analyst - Sr, Sr II or Lead
Posted on September 15, 2026
Locations
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Hybrid
Analytics
Full-Time
Requisition #: LEADT
Description
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.
Senior Transmission Design Analyst: $97,580 – $126,795
Senior Transmission Design Analyst II: $112,190 – $141,400
Lead Transmission Design Analyst: $112,240 – $145,810
Overview
The Transmission Design Analyst plays a key role in shaping and analyzing transmission market design within SPP. The role is responsible for evaluating current transmission market structures, analyzing proposed changes, and supporting SPP Working Groups through facilitation and in‑depth market analysis. This position collaborates with Operations, Legal, Regulatory, Settlements, Training, Engineering, Planning, and Markets teams to ensure alignment across policies, products, processes, and software.
The role also engages with market participants, transmission owners, vendors, FERC, and other RTOs/ISOs to influence transmission market policy and design. Responsibilities include facilitating discussions and presenting market design changes to stakeholder committees and groups.
Core Responsibilities
Review and analyze current transmission market design, identifying market weaknesses and evaluating impacts of proposed modifications
Design complex solutions to new or changing transmission products, including settlement calculations and functional documentation
Provide support and technical expertise to Working Groups and committees, such as the Transmission Working Group and Market Working Group
Collaborate internally across departments to maintain alignment with transmission market design principles
Conduct transmission market analysis to identify and resolve issues
Develop and maintain transmission market metrics, create reports, and prepare educational materials
Research transmission market designs across other RTOs/ISOs
Facilitate discussions, document studies, and present findings
Support FERC filings through data preparation and assistance with transmittal materials
Additional Lead‑Level Responsibilities
Maintain transmission product and settlement simulation platforms
Recommend transmission market design changes and support initiatives through the SPP stakeholder process
Train and mentor Transmission Design Analysts
Required Qualifications
Senior Transmission Design Analyst
Bachelor’s degree in economics, mathematics, business, or related field
Five (5) years of job‑related experience
Senior Transmission Design Analyst II
Bachelor’s degree in economics, mathematics, business, or related field
Eight (8) years of job‑related experience, including RTO transmission market support, design, or implementation
Lead Transmission Design Analyst
Bachelor’s degree in economics, mathematics, business, or related field
Ten (10) years of job‑related experience, including RTO transmission market support, design, or implementation
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in economics, math, business, or related field
Experience in utility industry, utility operations, RTO/ISO operations, or energy trading
Experience with RTO/ISO market formulations and optimization techniques
Experience with prototyping market formulation changes or software used to study formulation changes
Experience in team leadership
Experience with data manipulation and analysis of large datasets
Other Requirements
Knowledge of electric market concepts
Proficiency in technical and analytical studies
Ability to support cross‑team initiatives and complex projects
Strong facilitation, presentation, and public speaking skills
Strong interpersonal and team‑building skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Competence using Microsoft Office and data‑handling tools
Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities
Ability to analyze complex issues and communicate findingsAbility to provide mentoring and training to staff
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 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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Worksite address
little rock, AR, 72208, US
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