Tariff Administration - Transmission Contract Analyst or Senior Contract Analyst

Duke Energy•Raleigh, NC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is for a Transmission Contract Analyst or Senior Contract Analyst within Tariff Administration. The position involves executing Transmission Provider (TP) activities and supporting Duke Energy's initiatives related to the TP function. Key responsibilities include supporting Duke Energy’s Transmission Owner (TO) functions, contributing to business practices for both TP and TO functions, monitoring TP and TO filings and practices, staying informed about regulatory changes, and representing Duke Energy on TP and TO matters. Operational duties include providing support during emergencies and storms. The role also entails developing and managing transmission tariffs, contracts, and agreements with Duke Energy's transmission customers, ensuring compliance with company policies, laws, and customer requirements. This involves interfacing with customers and transmission providers to develop, manage, and implement the terms of transmission tariffs, interconnection agreements, and generator interconnection agreements.

Requirements

For Analyst: Bachelor’s degree in Business or Other Related Degree. In addition to required degree, five (5) or more years related work experience. In lieu of Bachelor’s degree(s) AND five (5) or more years related work experience listed above, High School/GED AND nine (9) or more years related work experience.
For Sr. Analyst: Bachelor’s degree in Business or Other Technical Degree. In addition to required degree, six (6) or more years related work experience. 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.
Valid driver's license required.

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, and 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, and 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 and 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.