Contract Analyst

ACES•Carmel, IN

About The Position

The Contract Analyst negotiates, analyzes, and processes power, natural gas, financial commodity, renewable energy, and emission allowance contracts through extensive client contact. The role also maintains Contract Administration reports and the data integrity of Risk Management Systems. The analyst examines contract language and negotiates energy contracts from start to finish, coordinating negotiations with internal groups and external relationships through written and oral communication. The role requires maintaining client partnerships, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects. The position supports ACES clients and internal departments, contributes as an active member of the Contract Administration team, and complies with corporate policies and applicable regulatory requirements, including NERC, FERC, and relevant state regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related area.
Excellent time-management skills and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Strong critical-thinking skills for analyzing and interpreting contracts and basic legal language.
Ability to work effectively in a service team supporting multiple clients with differing contract preferences and policies.
Desire to provide excellent customer service, maintain client relationships, and work collaboratively with a positive attitude.
Ability to adapt communication and approach to clients’ needs.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of related work experience, preferably in systems, contract review, or the energy industry.

Responsibilities

Negotiate power, natural gas, financial, renewable energy, and emission agreements, long-form confirmation letters, amendments, and other energy contracts for ACES clients.
Review and analyze existing and new contracts to evaluate contract risk to clients’ trading portfolios.
Process contract documentation.
Maintain current counterparty and contract information in the Risk Management System.
Use established Desk Procedures to ensure consistent and accurate data entry in the Risk Management System.
Update the Risk Management System in a timely manner, research problems, and provide meaningful solutions.
Perform assigned daily, weekly, and monthly contract-monitoring reviews.
Prepare assigned Contract Administration reports.
Manage requests and special projects for assigned ACES clients and other departments.
Maintain and coordinate client weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly status calls and reports.
Support other Contract Administration team members and communicate and brainstorm to solve problems and new issues.
Adhere to ACES corporate policies and applicable regulatory requirements, including NERC, FERC, and relevant state regulations.
Perform additional responsibilities assigned by management.