Contract Analyst / Writer

Energy Transfer•Houston, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Energy Transfer is looking for a Contract Analyst to join our Crude Accounting team in Houston, Texas. We foster a culture of curiosity—encouraging our team to ask “why,” transform data into actionable insights, and embrace technology to streamline and strengthen our processes. The Contract Analyst supports the Crude Marketing and Trading functions in the full contract lifecycle, from preparation and review of contracts and amendments through execution and on-going tracking of obligations. The essential duties of this position are designed to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of the full contract lifecycle, to prevent disputes, and to support contractual compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred
5-8 years’ experience
Proficiency in Word required
Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system experience required
The Specialist/Analyst level requires a bachelor’s degree or 2-5 years of relevant job-related experience
The Senior Specialist/Analyst level requires a bachelor’s degree or 5-8 years of relevant job-related experience
The Lead Specialist/Analyst level requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 8+ years of relevant job-related experience

Nice To Haves

Rightangle, SAP, and/or Salesforce is a plus
Experience working in Oil & Gas preferred

Responsibilities

Draft contracts outside the pre-approved templates, coordinating closely with Legal and Commercial teams to ensure timely and accurate finalization
Serve as a liaison between Commercial, Legal, and Accounting to clarify contract terms, obligations, and interpretive requirements
Analyze contract obligations to identify responsible stakeholders (people, teams, or processes), and establish effective tracking and alignment to ensure ongoing compliance
Prepare, review, and amend contracts using approved templates, ensuring accuracy and adherence to internal policies and legal standards
Manage the trade confirmation process, ensuring alignment on commercial terms, drafting contracts as needed, and resolving discrepancies timely and proactively
Maintain a comprehensive and well-organized electronic contract database to support accessibility, auditability, and reporting
Independently identify, investigate, and resolve contract related issues in a timely manner
Stay current on procedures, systems, and industry developments, providing recommendations to management for operational improvements
Support system enhancements, upgrades, and user acceptance testing for CLM, ETRM, and related platforms