Contract Strategist

Tri-State Generation And Transmission Association • Westminster, CO

126d • $106,000 - $135,000 • Remote

About The Position

Responsible for the preparation, analysis and negotiation of high voltage electric transmission system contracts including administration, interpretation, application, development, research, negotiation, coordination, execution, maintenance and management of transmission contract projects and regulatory compliance thereof. The position will include identifying, initiating, coordinating, leading, facilitating and completing transmission contract projects and initiatives, as well as presenting information to management, peers, colleagues and subject matter experts in clear, concise reporting both verbal and written. Additional responsibilities include risk identification, analysis and management to ensure the protection of Tri-State and its member system/distribution cooperative owner interests in a highly technical business environment and in a highly professional manner.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, Contract Law, hard sciences, project management or equivalent degrees.
• Eight (8) years of progressive experience with an electric utility in business, contracts, regulatory compliance, technical area of the business including engineering or operations.
• General knowledge of government regulations affecting electric utilities.
• General knowledge of contract law and project management.
• Ability to apply engineering theory and principles in drafting and analyzing contracts.
• Ability to engage and communicate accurately and effectively with a high level of professionalism.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree.
• Some formal training in contract law and project management.

Responsibilities

• Preparation, analysis and negotiation of high voltage electric transmission system contracts.
• Administration, interpretation, application, development, research, negotiation, coordination, execution, maintenance and management of transmission contract projects.
• Identifying, initiating, coordinating, leading, facilitating and completing transmission contract projects and initiatives.
• Presenting information to management, peers, colleagues and subject matter experts in clear, concise reporting both verbal and written.
• Risk identification, analysis and management to protect Tri-State and its member system/distribution cooperative owner interests.
• Develop, research, analyze, negotiate, draft, coordinate and execute contracts and amendments associated with the electric transmission system.
• Work effectively through strong communication and collaboration with lines of business across the organization.
• Coordinate transmission contract projects, functions and initiatives.
• Provide analysis of legacy agreements, ownership and party responsibilities to internal legal, technical, operational, and business partners.
• Participate in or facilitate joint project meetings with outside utilities and internal multi-disciplinary teams.
• Coordinate special projects and participate in the development of policies, programs and procedures for continual improvement.
• Adhere to and demonstrate compliance with appropriate electric utility industry regulatory requirements.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Work Schedules including compressed work week and telecommuting opportunities to work remotely up to 40%
• Life Insurance
• 401K
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Short Term Disability (STD)
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Paid Leave Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree