Contracts Analyst

ob Summary (includes but is not limited to the following, other duties may be assigned)

Responsible for the review and ongoing administration of a variety of contracts in support of Commodity Trading. Working with legal and internal customer groups, responsible for negotiating, and administering contractual documents (including, EEIs, NAESBs, ISDAs, pipeline transport and storage agreements, confirmations) that establish business relationships with vendors, customers and partners.  Analyzes contracts to ensure compliance to clients policies, government specifications and other requirements. At more senior levels, regularly communicates with contracting parties on all aspects concerning fulfillment of contractual obligations. Supports clients staff by responding to contract analysis requests; conducts analysis in connection with transactions, litigation document management and discovery responses including assisting legal counsel with research, filings, and document preparation. Other responsibilities include managing contract files and databases, administering contract amendments and tracking critical dates, maintaining insurance certifications and service agreements in support of contract administration, and supporting Retail’s Legal department with various tasks including customer complaints. Serves as subject matter expert regarding Clients Authority Limits Policies and Purchasing and Contracting Policy and regularly fields questions or interpret their application. Coordinates risk controls. Responds to internal/external audit requests. Responsible for completing state compliance filings on behalf of retail entities.  

Job Scope & Technical Excellence

• Solid, working knowledge.
• Experienced professional with full understanding of job, company and industry practices.
• Performs in fully-functioning capacity, equivalent to a journey level contributor

Decision Making & Innovation

• Makes decisions regarding own work, often in ambiguous situations; makes recommendations regarding own function/discipline.
• Solves operational problems and associated technical issues; modifies existing tools, techniques or processes.

Work Complexity & Independent Judgment

• Works on problems of moderate complexity.
• Uses independent judgment within defined policies and practices. Interprets guidelines, select methods, techniques and analytical approach.

Self-Management & Leadership

• Little instruction on day-to-day work, general instructions on new assignments.
• May be designated project or technical lead for an ongoing process or short-term project within own department.

Communication & Influence

• Information sharing – gives and receives information such as options, technical direction, instruction and reporting results.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher.
• Journey – level; typically requires 3+ years’ experience in contract administration.
• Requires previous knowledge of contracts, insurance and procurement.