Service Management Analyst II/Sr.

Ultipro; Little Rock (AR); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working environment

Excellent health insurance package

Relocation bonus (if applicable)

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

SPP is seeking a Service Management Analyst to implement and improve ITSM processes across the organization. The role emphasizes change, configuration, incident, and problem management, with a focus on measurable process improvements.

Hybrid work is available for eligible positions. Candidates should have IT experience and a strong understanding of ITIL practices, with a commitment to reliability and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Information Technology or equivalent experience.
• Level II requires 3 years IT experience or equivalent.
• Senior requires 6 years IT experience or equivalent combination.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining IT Service Management processes.
• Manage Change, Configuration, and Incident processes.
• Provide ITSM process training to SPP staff as needed.
• Collaborate with vendors and IT staff on timelines for IT projects.
• Mentor peers and ensure processes and policies are followed.

Skills

ITIL knowledge

Process management

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Information Technology

Tools

ITSM tools

Job description

Posting Details

• Posted on October 2, 2026

Locations

• Corporate HQ
  201 Worthen Dr
  Little Rock, AR 72223, USA
• Hybrid
• Travel Required : Yes
• Information Technology
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: SRSER002462

Description

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. Service Mgmt Analyst II Salary range: $70,320 – $87,895 Sr. Service Mgmt Analyst Salary range: $77,900 – $99,325

Overview

The Service Management Analyst is responsible for process management, development, and implementation of advanced IT Service Management processes and the continued measurement and evaluation of those processes. The role supports the development, management, and administration of ITSM processes, including Incident, Change, Problem, Configuration, Asset, and Request Management, as applicable. The Service Management Analyst facilitates communication between the IT department and its customers to define and maintain processes and business relationships as needed and requires extensive contact and work with employees at all levels of the organization. The position is expected to exercise good judgment in developing and implementing best practices, prioritizing assignments, and resolving issues. At the Service Management Analyst II level, the role assists with the development, management, and administration of ITSM processes. At the Senior level, the role ensures IT business practices are designed for high quality and that continuous improvement is pursued based on measurement and analysis methods and techniques, while working with minimal supervision.

Core Responsibilities — Service Management Analyst II

• Assist in developing and maintaining IT Service Management Processes based on continuous improvement and process quality concepts and methods.
• Assist in managing compliance and audit related requests for IT Service Management processes.
• Change and Configuration Management Processes
  • Monitor the controlled technology environments for SPP business systems to ensure Change Management processes are followed.
  • Assist in determining the appropriate priority and risk level of changes.
  • Review changes for process integrity.
  • Provide Change Management reports to management and other staff.
• Problem Management Process
  • Ensure Problem Management processes are being followed.
  • Maintain inventory of problems under analysis and their current progress and status.
  • Identify trends, coordinate meetings, and follow up on issues and progress with problem owners where necessary.
  • Assist in managing the Asset Management process.
• Analyze and review metrics as part of a continuous improvement lifecycle to assure that processes operate efficiently and meet their intended purpose.
• Provide training in business process management and ITSM processes to SPP employees as needed.
• Ensure processes and policies are being followed.
• Provide ITSM process expertise to SPP staff, organizations, committees and working groups.
• Assist the Manager, IT Service Management as required.
• Manage special projects as assigned.

Core Responsibilities - Senior Service Management Analyst

• Develop and maintain IT Service Management Processes based on continuous improvement and process quality concepts and methods.
• Manage compliance and audit related requests for IT Service Management processes.
• Work with vendors and IT staff to review, update, and document timelines for IT project initiatives.
• Manage the Change Management Process:
  • Maintain change and configuration management process documentation.
  • Monitor the controlled technology environments for SPP business systems to ensure Change and Release Management processes are followed.
  • Assist in determining the appropriate priority and risk level of changes.
  • Provide leadership and coordination to assure that changes and releases are completed, documented, and tested for process integrity.
  • Provide Change Management reports to management and other staff.
• Assist in managing the Configuration Management Process.
• Assist in managing the Incident Management Process.
• Assist in managing the Problem Management Process.
• Assist in managing the Asset Management Process.
• Analyze and review metrics as part of a continuous improvement lifecycle to assure that processes operate efficiently and meet their intended purpose.
• Collect and define requirements and participate in the technical design, test planning, and user documentation processes of our ITSM platform.
• Assist with the installation, configuration, maintenance, and support of assigned application systems.
• Provide training in business process management and ITSM processes to SPP employees as needed.
• Ensure processes and policies are being followed.
• Mentor peers at the same level and below.Provide ITSM process expertise to SPP staff, organizations, committees and working groups.
• Assist the Supervisor, IT Service Management as required.
• Manage special projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Business or Information Technology related field, or equivalent experience.
• Level II: 3 years Information Technology experience is required or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Senior: 6 years Information Technology experience is required or an equivalent combination of education and work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Both:
  • Training, certifications, and/or significant experience with Change, Release, Configuration and Problem Management processes and tools
  • Experience with the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
  • Working knowledge of quality assurance, quality control, continuous integration processes, and source code management
• Level II:
  • Two (2) or more years of utility industry experience
  • ITIL training and certifications
• Senior:
  • ITIL Foundation or other ITIL certification and business process management experience is desired
  • Five (5) years of utility industry experience
  • Advanced ITIL training and certifications

Other Requirements

• Specific working knowledge of ITIL best practices is required
• Strong organizational skills and interpersonal communication skills, including technical writing and problem solving, are essential
• Flexibility and the ability to function with constantly changing and multiple priorities
• Understanding of and compliance with SPP Policies and Procedures
• Expertise in Change and Configuration Management and Problem Management

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 [e-mail] 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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Travel Required

Yes. This position requires minimal travel (approximately 10%). Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.