Business Process Analyst

Kinder Morgan, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinder Morgan is seeking a Business Process Analyst to optimize contract administration operations. You will gather business requirements, coordinate stakeholders, and bridge the gap between Contract Administration and IT to deliver efficient system enhancements.

Responsibilities include testing, training, template management, and generating contract summaries. Strong attention to detail and collaboration across teams are essential for success.

Qualifications

• BS or BA in Accounting, Finance, Marketing, or General Business.
• 2–5 years in contract administration, IT, or accounting related position.
• Strong MS Office skills and ability to read business contracts.

Responsibilities

• Create written and graphical requirements for enhancements to the contract management system.
• Facilitate testing and training of system enhancements with end users.
• Assist with creating, modifying, and maintaining revenue contract templates in the system.
• Develop and maintain training documentation for contract management processes.
• Oversee contractual rate escalations calculations and contract summaries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

BS or BA in Accounting, Finance, Marketing, or General Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Job description

What We Are Looking For

Pu Primary Purpose

The Business Process Analyst plays a critical role in optimizing business operations through process analysis, system enhancements, and cross-functional collaboration. We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter with strong attention to detail who can successfully lead system enhancement projects and act as the key bridge between Contract Administration and IT. This individual will gather business requirements, coordinate stakeholders, and help deliver solutions that improve efficiency, accuracy, and overall business performance

Provide direct support to the Director, Commercial Contract Administration related to contract system support. Work as liaison with IT regarding contract system requirements for system enhancement. Communicate system changes and work process updates to Users. Assist with other commercial contract related projects.

Position job title will be assigned, depending on the qualifications, skill sets and experience of the successful candidate

What You Will Do

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Work with contract management team and IT to create written and graphical requirements for enhancements to the contract management system.
• Facilitate testing and training of contract management system enhancements with end Users.
• Work with contract management team and attorneys to create, modify, and maintain revenue contract templates in contract management system.
• Create and maintain training documentation.
• Provide oversight of the mathematical calculation of contractual rate escalations.
• Provide oversight of the creation, maintenance, and distribution of contract summaries for revenue contracts.
• Assist internal customers with contract queries.
• Assist in maintaining electronic contract file library.
• Adherence to SOX Controls.
• Continually look for process improvements and best practices.
• Consistently maintain and demonstrate a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets, employees, and the general public.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Need

Minimum requirements:

Education:

• BS or BA degree, or equivalent experience, in Accounting, Finance, Marketing, or General Business.

Experience / Specific Knowledge:

• 2-5 Years minimum in contract administration, information technology, or accounting related position
• Excellent computer skills including the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Team.
• Must possess skills in grammar and techniques of business composition.
• Good interpersonal communication skills for working with customers, both internal and external.
• Ability to read and comprehend business contracts through work or educational experience.
• Experience in system application deployment including the gathering of business requirements, system training, and support.

Competencies, skills, and abilities:

• Must possess strong attention to detail skills
• Must possess strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks
• Well-balanced interpersonal skills and strong verbal and written communications skills
• Must be accountable and take direction from Supervisors/Managers/Directors; keep required work schedules, which include regular and predictable job attendance; focus to attention on details; follow work rules.
• Must be a problem solver with the ability to find resolutions.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks and priorities, and handle work interruptions.
• Must be self-motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision and/or direction.
• Must be flexible and able to work effectively in a team environment and consistently maintain a professional and respectful demeanor/attitude with co-workers, clients, vendors, and regulatory agencies.
• Must be able to recognize and treat confidential information appropriately.
• Communicate clearly and understandably in English, both orally and in writing (includes telephone, grammar, and business composition skills).
• Ability to organize, establish and maintain filing and record keeping systems.
• Ability to prepare reports from electronic data and various sources.
• Ability to prepare reports and correspondence.

Physical demands:

• Ability to manipulate computer keyboard.
• Ability to read various documents; electronic and paper.
• Ability to work in an office environment at a workstation, usually sitting for long periods of time.
• Ability to work remotely (telecommute), if required.
• The employee must be physically capable of completing and satisfying all training requirements as stipulated by local, state, or federal agencies and/or Company Policy.

Working Conditions:

• May need to work late from time-to-time to meet demands of the business
• Travel may be required, including overnight stays for several days.
• The majority of the work will be conducted in an office environment - controlled temperature.

Supervisory responsibility:

• None

Preferred education, experience, certifications, competencies, skills, and abilities:

Above the minimum requirements; not required but advantageous in this position:

• Use of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft Teams.
• Experience calculating contractual rate escalations based on contract terms
• Experience working with systems applications in the transportation industry.
• Understanding of petroleum pipelines and terminals.

Why Join Kinder Morgan

Kinder Morgan is a large energy infrastructure company operating in North America. Access to reliable, affordable energy is a critical component for improving lives around the world. We are committed to providing energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of the people, communities, and businesses we serve.

Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law.

For more information about Kinder Morgan, our culture, opportunities available, and to join our Talent Community, please visit our careers site at www.kindermorgan.com.