Contract Administrator

United Power, Inc is seeking a Contract Administrator II or Senior level candidate, with a background in utilities or related industries. This position will be responsible for drafting, negotiating, and tracking contracts and work closely with internal stakeholders and external parties. The candidate must have the ability to identify contract risks and how to mitigate them. Legal education and experience are preferred but not required. The ideal candidate will demonstrate clear and concise communication and work well both independently and on a team.

Under the direction from the Contracts Manager and Regulatory Compliance Counsel, the Contracts Administrator series supports all departments within United Power by writing, reviewing, negotiating, revising, and retaining contracts. Helps the cooperative identify and mitigate risks in contracts through issue-spotting and analysis of impacts of contract provisions on the company.

Essential Job Functions:

Contract Administrator I/II/Senior

Contract Administrator II/Senior

Contract Administrator Senior

Contract Administrator I

Under direct supervision. The employee receives assignments and is expected to carry them through to completion with regular check-ins. Work will be reviewed for adherence to instructions, accuracy, completeness, and conformance to standard practice and precedent.

Contract Administrator II

Under general supervision. The employee receives assignments and is expected to carry them through to completion, with general independence. Work will be reviewed periodically for adherence to instructions, accuracy, completeness, and conformance to standard practice and precedent. Acts as advisor to various departments and may become actively involved, as required, to meet schedules and resolve problems.

Contract Administrator Senior

Under limited supervision, may act as a lead. The employee receives assignments and is expected to carry them through to completion, with substantial independence. Work may be reviewed for adherence to instructions, accuracy, completeness, and conformance to standard practice and precedent. Acts an expert to various departments and may become actively involved, as required, to meet schedules and resolve problems.

Education and Experience Required:

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field. Progressive work experience demonstrating knowledge equivalent to a degree, with increasing levels of responsibility may be used to substitute some or all of the bachelor’s degree requirement.

Contract Administrator I

AND a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in Contract Administration – preferably in electric utilities.

Contract Administrator II

AND a minimum of six (6) years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or four (4) years with a Master's degree, or equivalent experience.

Contract Administrator Senior

AND a minimum of eight (8) years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or six (6) years and a Master's degree; or a Juris Doctorate with three (3) years experience; or equivalent experience.

This position supports every department. The Contracts Administrator series needs to have a firm understanding of how each one operates independently and collectively, and be able to understand the different projects and needs of each department.

Desired Experience:

Deep understanding of contracting principles with a wide variety of contracts.

Juris Doctorate (J.D.) preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Problem Solving:

Works on significant and unique issues where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangibles. Exercises independent judgment in methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Creates formal networks involving coordination among groups.

Works with Project Managers to understand the contract process, contract clauses, or how to contract without exposing United Power to unnecessary risk.

Mitigation of risk associated with contractors negotiating different aspects of contracts that may change risk.

Ability to explain complex topics and issues to those who are not familiar with them.

Determines if a contractor or vendor is in compliance with contract provisions.

Discretion/Latitude:

Impact:

Erroneous decisions will have a serious impact on the overall success of functional, division, and company operations.

Liaison:

Occasionally interacts with members or others who submit an Information Request Form.

Interacts with contractors and vendors while negotiating and updating contracts, and collecting registration packets.

Often interacts with other employees to prepare, review, and coordinate contracts, ensuring contracts meet department needs. Answers questions about contracts after execution.

Teamwork is crucial to this position. The Contracts Administrator continuously coordinates with Purchasing for contracts and Statements of Work for RFPs, Project Managers for contract creation and revision, Budget and Accounts Payable for the financial components of contracts, Safety for contractor evaluations, and others.

Typical Hiring Range:

Contract Administrator I: $84,500 - $92,770 annually

Contract Administrator II: $97,700 - $112,245 annually

Sr. Contract Administrator: $119,800 - $140,755 annually

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package. For a full list: https://www.unitedpower.com/careers.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Not to discriminate on the basis of Race/Color/Creed/Religion/Sex(including Gender Identity, Pregnancy, Sexual Orientation)/Marital Status/ Age (40 or older)/National Origin /Veteran or Military Status/Disability/Medical Condition/ Unemployment Status or any other characteristics prohibited by Federal, State and/or local laws.