Contract Management Analyst
Oakland, CA
6+ Month Contract
Manager wants consistency in work history with each employer having at least 3 years or more at employer.
Pay Range: 40 - 45/hr, W 2
ONLY LOCAL CANDIDATES CURRENTLY RESIDING IN BAY AREA/NEAR WORK LOCATION. ASSINGMENT IS HYBRID AND ON-SITE AT OAKLAND OFFICE 2-3 TIMES PER WEEK. 3-6 MONTH DURATION WITH POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION BUT NOT GUARANTEED. PERSONAL PHONE FOR USE ON ASSIGNMENT WHEN NEEDED. NO EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT.
Noticed resumes submitted for contract management were focusing on negotiating contracts and sourcing, which is not what this role is about. They are not negotiating contracts with vendors.
Looking for more program management experience.
We kick off contract renewal, rationalize contract, document changes, engage sourcing and VAR s, then strategic contract review and IT saw and then manage and issue the contract.
Looking for someone who has project management experience. Can keep track of all the workflows and phases. Looking for someone who is assertive.
Use Ariba, Atrium and SAP. Depending on the contract. Tools are not dealbreaker. We can teach.
Someone who understands finance, accounting, budgeting, forecasting.
Will report in Oakland or San Ramon in a hybrid setting.
Shift: 40 hours per week. 2 3 days in office. Day shift. 8 5.
TOP THINGS LOOKING FOR:
1. Contract management experience
2. Background in accounting or finance
3. Team player / strong communication skills
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
1 - 3 years experience working with contracts; preferably power contracts
Energy industry knowledge; understanding of energy & utility terms
BS/BA degree, or equivalent work experience
Description:
Responding to client inquiries regarding contract specifics; and producing or updating software tools, which deal with contract information.
Conduct thorough independent review of power contracts and related documents, identifying critical information or patterns.
Producing detailed Contract Summaries and Scheduling/Dispatch protocols; identifying potential contractual issues and solutions; investigating contract questions/issues raised by clients; or performing complex numerical analyses relative to power contracts' capacity and energy costs.
Monitor contracts' compliance with contract and other applicable regulatory and legal requirements, and report on performance to internal parties at client, and regulatory agencies such as the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and California Energy Commission, as required.
Work with counterparties as their existing contracts are modified, extended or transitioned to new contracts by client negotiators.
Inform them about the options available to them for continuing to sell their energy to client. Support client negotiators to develop and sign new contracts.
Represent company in, participate and/or monitor regulatory proceedings at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the CPUC, as necessary, including the CPUC proceeding where client's power contracts' contract administration is reviewed for compliance (the Energy Resource Recovery Account (ERRA) Compliance Review) and other proceedings as they affect contract administration.
Constantly look for ways to improve the Contract Management process, whether to make it more cost-effective, easier, or more thorough. Examples of such work have included automation of reports, process simplification and documentation and creation of a contract database.
Provide back-up support for other members of the Contract Management section to ensure smooth operation of team. Perform other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Desired Qualifications
Engineering or Accounting degree
Knowledge of California energy market
Understanding of CPUC and FERC regulatory framework
High level of organization
Strong communication skills (written and oral)
Familiarity with Enviance milestone tracking system
Familiarity with FileNet electronic document storage system
