What are the responsibilities and job description for the Gas Supply & Transportation Services Contracts Analyst position at Black Hills Energy?
Job Description
Job Specifications
Black Hills Energy is people powered and purpose driven. Our team uses the power of energy to improve life for over one million customers in 800 communities across the West and Midwest. We seek talented, caring people who embody our core values and contribute to a culture of inclusion and growth. As an organization, we believe the best part of working on our team is our commitment to making tomorrow better than today-for our customers, communities and each other.
Position summary :
As the Contracts Management Analyst, you are responsible for contract and document management, administration, and / or coordination and adherence to Company Policies processes and procedures of all types of agreements and contracts for the Natural Gas businesses, including pipeline service agreements, gas sales and purchase agreements (NAESB's), and financial (derivative) purchase agreements (ISDA's). This position will include continual coordination with Black Hills' legal regulatory, gas supply, gas transportation services, energy services, treasury, middle office and other impacted representatives, including external stakeholders.
Pay Range : $84,600 - $126,900 (This posting includes the full pay range for this position. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity.)
Reporting Relationship : Senior Manager Commercial Services
Location : Denver, Colorado or Council Bluffs, Iowa
Relocation Assistance : Relocation assistance is available based on individual circumstances! Details to be shared during the offer process.
Essential Functions :
- Provide management, administration, and / or coordination of NAESB / ISDA and pipeline transportation service and other various contracts including agreements through to execution, term management and renewal initiation, initial review of changes to special provisions or non-standard company contract provisions, and initial drafting of contract language.
- Liaison with counter-party contract administration teams to initiate, renew, amend or addend natural gas supply, storage, transportation, or other related agreements.
- Participate in capacity release support by the monitoring and entry of contract entitlement.
- Ensure timely and accurate entry of negotiated or discounted rates based on industry requirements, and pipeline rate entry within the trading platform (Endur)
- Identify and track contractual obligations and trigger events associated with contracts to include contract renewals, contract expirations and right of first refusal.
- Maintain timely and accurate contract files along with supporting documentation in the contract management system along with ensuring accurate counter party and contract data within the trading platform (Endur).
- In coordination with Black Hills' legal and regulatory departments, prepare and submit regulatory and / or legal requests as required to include drafting notices, other standard form documents, correspondence to customer inquiries, and assist and support state and federal regulatory requests related to state or federal gas prudence review or investigations.
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What Is Required :
What Is Desired :
This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements for employees in this position. Job descriptions may and do change periodically. Where positions are covered by a collective bargaining unit agreement, the terms and conditions of the agreement will apply.
About our Company : We are a customer, growth and safety focused utility company that is dedicated to our communities. We improve life with energy as an energy partner of choice. Our diverse culture fuels unique perspectives, opening doors to new insights and possibilities. Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, we have over 3000 employees and serve 1.3 million natural gas and electric utility customers across eight states (South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Arkansas).
Enjoy our Comprehensive Benefits Package! Annual discretionary bonuses, 401(k) (6% company match and up to 9% company retirement contribution), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off benefits, including paid holidays and parental leave, company paid life insurance and disability benefits (short and long term), an employee assistance program and well-being benefits, and competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.
Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Black Hills Energy does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran. If you require reasonable accommodation, please visit careers.blackhillsenergy.com for more information.
Salary : $84,600 - $126,900
