Nuclear Contract Analyst - Nuclear Contract Analyst, Senior

American Electric Power•Bridgman, MI

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Nuclear Contract Analyst is responsible for negotiating and writing service contracts with outside vendors in conjunction with business unit personnel. The role develops negotiation strategies, cost-of-ownership models, pricing models, cost-containment approaches, pricing caps, and indices. It also writes modifications to existing agreements and works with the Legal department as needed to protect AEP’s interests. This position handles moderately complex assignments and negotiations, including issue recognition, solutions to requested contract changes, and escalation of issues. The analyst leads preparation and presentation of complex contracts, vendor communications, dispute resolutions, and contract-related issue resolution. The position also supports the station’s competitive bid process and advises contract owners on contract administration and management responsibilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field of study.
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 solving problems.
Excellent typing and basic computer skills.
Establish and maintain a permanent residence within a 45-minute safe drive time to 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, 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 needed 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.
Apply boilerplate contract terms and propose solutions to requested changes involving standard variances.
Lead the preparation and presentation of complex contracts and resolve contract-related issues.
Lead moderately complex negotiations through strategy development and issue recognition, escalating issues as appropriate.
Define and apply best- and worst-case scenarios and relevant pricing and cost models.
Manage vendor communications, complex contract negotiations, and dispute resolution involving vendor or contractor issues.
Assist the station with competitive bid packages, bid evaluations, negotiation strategy, scope definition, and notifications.