Strategic Policy Lead for Electric Utilities

Southwest Power Pool, Inc.; Little Rock (AR); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working environment

Excellent benefits package

Relocation bonus

401(k) with employer-match

Pension (defined benefit)

Employer-paid disability & life

Job summary

Southwest Power Pool, Inc. is seeking a Strategic Policy Specialist III to develop, implement, and improve engineering policies aligned with our organizational objectives.

You’ll collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to drive policy changes that support reliable and affordable electricity in our service territory. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, data-driven decision making, and adherence to industry standards, with minimal travel and a strong benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in economics, mathematics, engineering or related field required.
• 4 years of extensive engineering or technical experience may substitute degree.
• 5 years of job-related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and improves engineering policies.
• Facilitates stakeholder engagement and regulatory compliance.
• Conducts feasibility studies and impact assessments for policy changes.
• Assists with education materials, agendas, and meeting minutes for stakeholders.

Skills

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in economics, mathematics, engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerBI

SharePoint

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Southwest Power Pool, Inc. is seeking a Strategic Policy Specialist III to develop, implement, and improve engineering policies aligned with our organizational objectives.

You’ll collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to drive policy changes that support reliable and affordable electricity in our service territory. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, data-driven decision making, and adherence to industry standards, with minimal travel and a strong benefits