Contract Administrator I – Transmission

Basic Purpose

·         Providesanalysis, negotiation, and administration of transmission area contracts.

Essential Duties andResponsibilities

·         Providesanalysis, negotiation, and administration of transmission area contracts.

·         Managesand resolves contract compliance issues including tracking performance.

·         Maintainscontract files and documentation, including confidential information used forregulatory hearings and litigation.

·         Performsthe accounting settlement function of material and service related agreementinvoices.

·         Performsanalysis on contract related issues.

·         Supportspre- and post-construction activities.

·         Facilitatesthe negotiation of simple contract amendments including date changes and minorscope changes.

·         Circulatesand tracks template agreements for execution.

·         Supportsthe negotiation of transmission agreements.

·         Continuallyevaluates current business processes and seeks to improve internal operationswherever possible.  

·         Respondsto data requests submitted by internal customers.

·         Ensuresapprovals and appropriate documentation are received and maintained as needed.

·         Enterscontract metadata and contract documents into system of record.

·         Ensuresall compliance aspects of position are known and followed; understands andcomplies with all policies, codes and regulations applicable to position andcompany. 

·         Performsrelated duties as assigned.

Requirements

·         Associates’degree from an accredited school.

·         Candidatesthat do not possess an associate’s degree must have 2 years of related workexperience.

·         Demonstratedskills and knowledge of energy industry or contract administrationpractices.  Demonstrated skills ofnegotiation, issue resolution, and project leadership.  Demonstrated analytical, time management,communication, attention to detail, customer service, and organization skills.Able to multi-task and work in both a team-oriented environment andindependently.

·         Equipmentand Applications

·         PCs,word processing, spreadsheet and database software.  Experience with a contract management systemis a plus.