Senior Manager Market Surveillance and Mitigation

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 Manager Market Surveillance and Mitigation Pay Range: $151,530.00 -  $196,975.00

Join our Dynamic Market Monitoring Team!

Southwest Power Pool is seeking a Senior Manager Market Surveillance and Mitigation to join our dynamic Market Monitoring team. This person develops, defines and implements strategic plans that allow for the successful accomplishment of the MMU departmental responsibilities and obligations under the Tariff.

The Senior Manager develops both strategic and tactical departmental and team goals and leads team in completing those initiatives efficiently and with quality results. This is accomplished through the direct management of staff and contractors, collaboration with MMU leadership, and the diligent coordination with other company departments and the Oversight Committee.

They are the primary decision maker for the Market Surveillance and Mitigation team, with the authority to make final decisions impacting significant MMU initiatives and delegate additional tasks where appropriate. The Senior Manager is responsible for the performance and the development of staff assigned to his/her section, including evaluating and developing leadership within the team. The Senior Manager discusses development plans with their direct reports and manages individual performance through real-time coaching and periodic performance reviews.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develop and define strategic plans and departmental goals that maximize the team’s contributions to the overall success of the MMU initiatives


• Independently identify priority initiatives that align with the requirements and obligations of the MMU per FERC Orders and the SPP Tariff


• Ensure independence from the RTO while facilitating interaction with other SPP departments, SPP committees, and stakeholders to ensure effective market monitoring and surveillance


• Independently represent the Market Monitoring department with SPP staff and management, market participants, and federal and state regulators


• Provide senior leadership and direction for the MMU and serve as primary decision-maker for issues involving assigned functions


• Maintain an advanced and competent understanding of the business and technical requirements of the market surveillance functions and obligations under the Tariff


• Accountable as primary decision marker for the management of the day-to-day surveillance of market outcomes and market participant behavior, and coordinate interaction with market participants and FERC as needed


• Develop and lead plans for the the review and analysis of market data for compliance with the market power and mitigation rules as well as other market rule violations, and identify issues with current rules and develop solutions


• Manage the acquisition, storage and processing of all market participants and RTO data required to perform market monitoring related functions


• Collaborate with MMU leadership team on the development of MMU comments on protocol and Tariff revisions and related FERC filings, as needed


• Manage interaction and relationship with FERC Office of Enforcement staff on market oversight and investigations matters


• Brief Oversight Committee on market surveillance activities and other issues where appropriate Ensure appropriate processes and procedures for surveillance of SPP markets


• Select and evaluate applicants for open positions, recommend salary and position adjustments


• Manage budget development for assigned functions and ensure compliance with approved budget


• Develop direct reports through training, coaching, goal setting, mentoring and regular touch-base meetings. Effectively manage staff performance through goal setting, tracking, recognition, and other real-time feedback methods. Identify and develop leadership for the team.


• Manage contractor and vendor relationships as needed to assist in the performance of market monitoring functions


• Lead, manage and participate in special projects as assigned

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, engineering, mathematics, computer science or similar field

Experience Requirements:

• Eleven (11) years of experience in organized electric markets related to monitoring, market design, market operations or similar functions

Other Requirements:

• Demonstrated leadership ability


• Competency in managing and motivating a diverse staff with a variety of expertise


• Skills to carry out all supervisory responsibilities with minimal supervision


• Capability to work effectively with a wide array of stakeholders including SPP executives, Board of Directors and committees, SPP members, market participants, and FERC staff


• Must be flexible to address constantly changing market conditions and priorities


• Understanding of and compliance with SPP Policies and Procedures

Preferred:

• Previous supervisory experience

SPP is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and is committed to excellence. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at [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. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

At SPP we believe in a culture of belonging. Learn more here: Culture of Belonging - Southwest Power Pool.