Nuclear Contract Analyst - Nuclear Contract Analyst, Senior
About The Position
Responsible for negotiating and writing service contracts with outside vendors in conjunction with business unit personnel. The role develops negotiation strategies and cost-of-ownership, pricing, cost-containment, pricing-cap, and index models; modifies existing agreements; and works with Legal as needed to protect AEP’s interests. The analyst handles moderately complex transactions, recognizes issues and stakeholder interests during negotiations, and seeks opportunities to develop and add value to the organization. The position leads the preparation and presentation of complex contracts, contract negotiations, and resolution of vendor or contractor disputes. It also supports contract administration training and advises contract owners on contract management, service completion verification, and invoice approvals. The employee must maintain a permanent residence within a 45-minute safe drive time of the D.C. Cook Nuclear Power Plant.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 4 years of related contract and/or supply chain experience, or related experience in work activities and projects.
- Follow company policies, practices, standards, and rules, as well as applicable external regulations and procedures.
- Apply problem-solving skills and creativity in problem solving.
- Excellent typing and basic computer skills.
- Establish and maintain a permanent residence within a 45-minute safe drive time of the D.C. Cook Nuclear Power Plant.
Nice To Haves
- Juris Doctorate.
Responsibilities
- Negotiate and write service contracts with outside vendors in coordination with business unit personnel.
- Develop negotiation strategies, including cost-of-ownership models, multiple price models, cost-containment models, pricing caps, and indices.
- Write modifications to existing agreements and work with the Legal department as necessary to protect AEP’s interests.
- Develop and implement contract-administration training and advise contract owners on contract management, verification of completed services, and invoice approvals.
- Understand boilerplate contract terms and propose solutions to requested changes that address standard variances.
- Lead the preparation and presentation of complex contracts and resolve contract-related issues.
- Lead moderately complex negotiations through strategy development, issue recognition, and escalation of issues.
- Define and apply best- and worst-case scenarios and applicable pricing and cost models.
- Manage vendor communications, complex contract negotiations, and resolution of vendor or contractor disputes.
- Assist the station with competitive bid packages, bid evaluations, negotiation strategy, scope definition, and notifications.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package intended to support and enhance employees’ overall well-being.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
