Sr Contracts Negotiator (Remote)

Company Description

The California Independent System Operator (ISO) manages the flow of electricity across the high-voltage, long-distance power lines that make up 80 percent of California's power grid. We safeguard the economy and well-being of 30 million Californians by operating the grid reliably 24/7.

As the impartial grid operator, the California ISO opens access to the wholesale power market that is designed to diversify resources and lower prices. It also grants equal access to 25,865 circuit-miles of power lines and reduces barriers to diverse resources competing to bring power to customers.

The California ISO's function is often compared to that of air traffic controllers. It would be grossly unfair for air traffic controllers to represent one airline and profit from allowing that company's planes to go through before others. In the same way, the California ISO operates independently—managing the electron traffic on a power grid we do not own—making sure electricity is safely delivered to utilities and consumers on time and reliably.

Under the direction of the Manager, responsible for drafting, negotiating and supporting the implementation of contracts and amendments of contracts related to the California ISO’s markets, services, operations, and interconnections of generating facilities and transmission assets to the ISO controlled grid. Drafts and provides subject matter expertise for ISO Tariff amendments and implementation. Regularly interfaces and manages ISO interactions with a wide variety of stakeholders ranging from individual generators to regulatory commissions at various organizational levels. Demonstrates ability to collaborate with and lead cross-functional teams comprising of technical, business, and legal experts. Acts as subject matter expert in specific service areas affected by ISO regulatory contracts. Demonstrates a significant technical, commercial, and regulatory expertise in negotiating and implementing various ISO contracts.

Qualifications Level of Education and Discipline:

A Bachelor's degree (BA, BS) or equivalent education, training or experience in Business Administration, Engineering, Economics or a closely related field. Master’s Degree preferred.

Equivalent years of education and training, plus five (5) or more years related experience.

Additonal Skills And Abilities

Must be able to work effectively in a team environment as facilitator and team member. Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication and documentation skills required, with a demonstrated attention to detail. Ability to use deductive reasoning and analytical thinking with sound judgement and decision making skills. Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills are also essential. Must be self-starting and willing and able to work independently in a dynamic corporate organization under pressure of tight deadlines and aggressive expectations. Self motivated, problem solving skills and the ability to influence others without direct authority.

Must have the ability to express technical concepts in a non-technical manner.

The pay range for the Sr Contracts Negotiator position is $97,350 - $162,250 / annually.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.