Contract Analyst

WIND ENERGY TRANSMISSION TEXAS, LLC

JOB POSTING

CONTRACT ANALYST

The Contract Analyst will assist with the development of new contracts, amend existing agreements, and monitor corporate and regulatory compliance conditions. The position will report to the Sr. Contract Manager.

Essential Job Functions Include:

- Investigates and follows-through on contract issues.

- Drafts, reviews and negotiates contracts to attain achievable risk levels.

- Manages portfolio of company internal records of vendor contracts, financial institution communications, high-level construction schedules, periodic invoicing status and report generation to executive level management.

- Tracks key milestones for reporting purposes involving contract payments, construction initiation, general progress, and end dates.

- Presents the interrelated status of the portfolio of all ongoing construction or regulatory related projects from time to time.

- Initiates and maintains annual compliance review results involving key contracts and resolve any applicable discrepancies.

- Prepares and presents reports by gathering, reviewing, and analyzing data regarding financial status, major schedule issues, contract status and deviations from Company expected performance guidelines.

- Works with outside counsel and external and internal stakeholders to prepare and amend contracts for execution.

- Supports negotiations of contract terms and conditions and documents variances from Company standard practices, including the use of non-routine terms and conditions for future reference.

- Maintains archive of contracts, as amended; maintains amendment version controls, correspondence, etc. throughout contract life cycle.

- Coordinates and interfaces with internal and external resources, acting as a liaison between the Company and various ERCOT entities, engineering and construction firms, industrial suppliers, consultants, and legal and regulatory resources.

- Assists as needed with process planning and administration of new projects.

- Manage and update contract records within the Company’s contract management system, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.

- Assists with regulatory filings and documentation

- Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Engineering from an accredited college or university. Law degree preferred but not required.

- Minimum of two (2) years of experience with general contract administration to include participation in negotiating new contracts and monitoring compliance of existing contracts. Paralegal certificate preferred but not required.

- While experience gained from an electric utility is preferred, law firm, oil, gas, pipeline, regulatory agency, or similar backgrounds are also applicable, depending upon previous, specific duties.

- Working knowledge of some or all of the following:

- Contracts - amendments, general solicitation documents, addendum's, agenda setting, project scheduling;

- Financing, public utility regulations, corporate insurance issues, safety programs, procurement, and project management.

- Ability to think creatively in solving problems, making effective decisions, and articulating the same to internal and external clients, customers, and collaborators.

- Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and standard office equipment.

- Strong understanding of contract databases and ability to efficiently manage and track contracts within our system

- Excellent writing skills utilizing English and standard contract terms to draft agreement modifications.

- Conflict resolution, negotiation, and project management skills.

- High attention to detail and accuracy in both written and verbal communications and documents