POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for supporting TPS with all contract activities, including document preparation and management, contract review, transaction confirmations, all registrations for energy market regions, and all state and county regulatory registrations and filings.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assist the Origination and Legal departments with the review, negotiation, and execution of all agreements, including EEI and ISDA Master Agreements, Energy Management and Service Agreements, Confidentiality and Vendor Agreements
• Assist Credit department with the review, negotiation, and execution of parent guaranties and letters of credit
• Ensure the accuracy of physical and financial transaction details through comparison of counterparty and TPS transaction confirmations
• Maintain DocMinder systems for contract reminders and notices
• Maintain ETRM Trade Management System and Sharepoint with contract and counterparty information
• Prepare and submit regulatory compliance filings as required
• Serve as back-up for other contract administrators
• Work collaboratively with other departments to achieve the organization’s success
• Dependable, reliable, and predictable attendance is required

TENASKA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Required Skills

CORE COMPETENCIES:

SELF-STARTER – The Senior Contract Administrator can work effectively and efficiently with little oversight.  He/she does not require assignment of tasks, but sees worthwhile activities and initiates the appropriate effort.  He/she is a self-starter showing a strong bias for action with a sense of urgency and high energy. 

CUSTOMER FOCUS – The Senior Contract Administrator will maintain a customer focus by understanding the customer’s viewpoint.  He/she is viewed as a business partner by customers and anticipates customer needs to ensure there are no barriers to doing business.

USES EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION SKILLS – The Senior Contract Administrator uses effective communication skills to manage communication and feedback within the organization.  He/she is candid, clear, and concise in communication.  He/she effectively matches style, tone, and delivery method of the intended audience. 

DISPLAYS LEADERSHIP/TEAM ORIENTATION - The Senior Contract Administrator displays leadership and team orientation by working collaboratively to achieve the organization’s success.  He/she effectively practices good judgment and interpersonal skills; mobilizes and inspires others to take action (situational leadership); and is willing and able to lead beyond his/her area of expertise.

TECHNICAL SKILLS – The Senior Contract Administrator holds him/herself and others to high standards.  He/she strives to stay ahead of technical expertise, is proactive, and inspires others to stay current in areas of technical expertise.

Required Experience

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree or minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in the energy industry

• Paralegal background a plus

• Experience in contract negotiation a plus

• Oral and written Spanish a plus

• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Word; proficiency in Microsoft Excel; knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint a plus

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and handle assignments from multiple sources

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Extremely detail oriented

• Strong organizational skills

• Ability to work well with others and as a member of a team

• Ability to meet deadlines

• Ability to be a self-starter and recognize and address problem areas

• High personal standards for performance and integrity

CORE COMPETENCIES:

SELF-STARTER – The Senior Contract Administrator can work effectively and efficiently with little oversight.  He/she does not require assignment of tasks, but sees worthwhile activities and initiates the appropriate effort.  He/she is a self-starter showing a strong bias for action with a sense of urgency and high energy. 

CUSTOMER FOCUS – The Senior Contract Administrator will maintain a customer focus by understanding the customer’s viewpoint.  He/she is viewed as a business partner by customers and anticipates customer needs to ensure there are no barriers to doing business.

USES EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION SKILLS – The Senior Contract Administrator uses effective communication skills to manage communication and feedback within the organization.  He/she is candid, clear, and concise in communication.  He/she effectively matches style, tone, and delivery method of the intended audience. 

DISPLAYS LEADERSHIP/TEAM ORIENTATION - The Senior Contract Administrator displays leadership and team orientation by working collaboratively to achieve the organization’s success.  He/she effectively practices good judgment and interpersonal skills; mobilizes and inspires others to take action (situational leadership); and is willing and able to lead beyond his/her area of expertise.

TECHNICAL SKILLS – The Senior Contract Administrator holds him/herself and others to high standards.  He/she strives to stay ahead of technical expertise, is proactive, and inspires others to stay current in areas of technical expertise.