Tariff Administration - Senior Contract Analyst or Transmission Contracts Manager

Duke Energy•Charlotte, NC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is responsible for the execution of Transmission Provider (TP) activities and support of Duke Energy initiatives regarding the TP function. Key responsibilities include supporting Duke Energy’s Transmission Owner (TO) functions, providing input into business practices supporting the TP and TO functions, monitoring TP and TO filings and business practices, monitoring the regulatory environment for changes in rules, and representing Duke Energy concerning TP and TO issues. The role also has a variety of operational responsibilities, including providing support during emergencies and storms, and providing other assistance as required. Additionally, this position is responsible for developing and managing a variety of transmission tariffs, contracts, and agreements with Duke Energy transmission customers in accordance with company policies and procedures, applicable laws, and customer requirements. Key responsibilities include interfacing with transmission customers and transmission providers to develop, manage, and ensure implementation of the terms and conditions of transmission tariffs, interconnection agreements, and generator interconnection agreements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Other Technical Degree
Six (6) or more years related work experience (for Sr. Analyst)
Ten (10) or more years related work experience (for Contracts Manager)
In lieu of Bachelor’s degree(s) AND six (6) or more years related work experience listed above, High School/GED AND ten (10) or more years related work experience (for Sr. Analyst)
In lieu of Bachelor’s degree(s) AND ten (10) or more years related work experience listed above, High School/GED AND fourteen (14) or more years related work experience (for Contracts Manager)
Possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

Nice To Haves

NERC Certified System Operator at the Reliability Level preferred
Possesses knowledge of Duke Energy transmission system and operating procedures
Duke Energy generation assets and operating procedures
FERC, NERC, SERC and RFC standards and practices, utility practices, procedures and requirements concerning transmission operations
General Knowledge of RTOs
Some prior experience applying contract management fundamentals to recommend a course of action to supervisor
Ability to interface with difficult customers and engage in a constructive manner
Ability to apply teamwork, influencing and communication skills at all levels
Ability to absorb technical information, rationalize different positions in the industry and develop a corporate position
Demonstrated ability to self-manage, set priorities and establish goals
Work effectively in a project or “self-directed” team environment
Meet tight deadlines, but apply flexibility in responding to changing needs
Demonstrated interest in and dedication to learning and striving for operational excellence and continuous improvement (individual and team improvement)
Demonstrated effective planning and organizational skills
Leadership skills
Proficiency in various computer skills include MS Office and OATI OASIS
Developing effective verbal and written communication skills in interfacing with internal and external customers

Responsibilities

Coordinate the negotiation and execution of transmission service agreements and generator interconnection agreements.
Communicate and coordinate with Corporate Accounting and Billing to ensure proper account setup and correct billing and payment posting in accordance with the requirements of the Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT).
Develop a thorough understanding and in-depth knowledge of the Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT) and the Federal regulations impacting the OATT.
Monitor and maintain transmission customer accounts including regular contact and communications to answer questions and contribute to a positive working relationship with the transmission customers.
Provide responses to the customers in a professional and timely manner.
Determine credit worthiness of prospective customer and secure appropriate instrument to protect Duke Energy from undue credit risks.
Possess a thorough understanding of various customer’s Letters of Guaranty and various bank’s forms of letters of Credit and effectively negotiate acceptance of these instrument with prospective customers, as appropriate.
Provide updates to the approved customer lists and FERC Electronic Quarterly Report (EQR) based on credit related changes.
Implement process measures for the Transmission Service Agreements process and participate in the development of transmission provider process measures.
Support Duke Energy’s Transmission Owner (TO) functions.
Provide input into business practices supporting the TP and TO functions.
Monitor TP and TO filings and business practices.
Monitor the regulatory environment for changes in rules.
Represent Duke Energy concerning TP and TO issues.
Provide support during emergencies and storms.
Provide other assistance as required.
Develop and manage a variety of transmission tariffs, contracts and agreements with Duke Energy transmission customers.
Interface with transmission customers and transmission providers to develop, manage and ensure implementation of the terms and conditions of transmission tariffs, interconnection agreements, and generator interconnection agreements.