Client Contracts Specialist - Energy

Mantis Innovation; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Mantis Innovation in Houston, TX, is seeking an Energy Contracts Specialist to validate and process contracts from signed agreements through supplier acceptance. The role collaborates with Sales, Pricing, Setup, Suppliers, and Client Relations to ensure accuracy and timely execution.

This is a full-time, hybrid position based in our Houston office, requiring 3 days in the office and 2 days remote. Prior contract administration experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to learn new systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Review client signed agreements to confirm all required information has been filled out and signed.
• Review PPS/AOA/CMA to confirm all required information and signatures are on the document.
• Review signed agreements to confirm all required documents have been received.
• Validate signatures, contract versions, addendums, and supporting documentation.
• Identify missing information and coordinate corrections with Sales and internal teams.
• Ensure contracts meet internal processing requirements before supplier submission.
• Process completed contracts through internal validation workflows.
• Coordinate with Pricing to confirm pricing and margin validation has been completed prior to supplier submission.
• Communicate contract status and processing updates to internal stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate contract records and supporting documentation.
• Submit approved agreements to energy suppliers through established submission channels.
• Monitor supplier responses, confirmations, and contract-processing status.
• Execute contracts on behalf of clients when authorized agency documents are utilized.
• Maintain supplier confirmations and supporting records for completed deals.
• Perform quality checks throughout the contract-processing lifecycle.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Learn new systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Operations/Finance

Tools

CRM software

Contract management systems

Workflow systems

Job description

The Energy Contracts Specialist is responsible for contract validation, deal processing, supplier submission, and contract execution activities within Energy Operations. This role reviews completed contract packages, validates required documentation, coordinates with Sales and Pricing, submits agreements to suppliers, and ensures deals are processed accurately from signed agreement through supplier acceptance.

The position serves as a quality-control function within the deal process and works closely with Sales, Pricing, Setup, Suppliers, and Client Relations to resolve documentation issues and support successful contract execution.

This is a full-time, hybrid job opportunity out of our Houston office: 3-days a week in office, 2 days a week work from home.

OUTCOMES

• Review and process signed contract packages accurately within established service-level expectations, with all submissions completed within one hour of receipt.


• Ensure required signatures, addendums, supporting documents, and contract versions are complete before supplier submission.


• Validate documents prior to contract execution.


• Submit validated contracts to suppliers accurately and on time with no errors.


• Maintain accurate contract, supplier, and deal records within internal systems.


• Resolve contract-processing issues quickly to avoid delays in supplier submission and enrollment.


• Upload countersigned agreements and request them if not already received.


• Assist finance with confirming Mantis's margin on submitted deals by end of month closing.

Responsibilities

Document Validation

• Review client signed agreements to confirm all required information has been filled out and signed.


• Review PPS/AOA/CMA to confirm all required information and signatures are on the document

Contract Validation

• Review signed agreements to confirm all required documents have been received.


• Validate signatures, contract versions, addendums, and supporting documentation.


• Identify missing information and coordinate corrections with Sales and internal teams.


• Ensure contracts meet internal processing requirements before supplier submission.

Deal Processing

• Process completed contracts through internal validation workflows.


• Coordinate with Pricing to confirm pricing and margin validation has been completed prior to supplier submission.


• Communicate contract status and processing updates to internal stakeholders.


• Maintain accurate contract records and supporting documentation.

Supplier Submission & Contract Execution

• Submit approved agreements to energy suppliers through established submission channels.


• Monitor supplier responses, confirmations, and contract-processing status.


• Maintain supplier confirmations and supporting records for completed deals.


• Execute contracts on behalf of clients when authorized agency documents such as CMA, PPS, or AOA are utilized.


• Support supplier-related contract questions, corrections, and processing exceptions.

Quality Control

• Perform quality checks throughout the contract-processing lifecycle.


• Review contract packages for completeness before supplier submission.


• Escalate issues that could delay contract execution, supplier submission, or enrollment.


• Maintain documentation required for audit, compliance, and operational recordkeeping.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Internship and/or 1+ year of work experience in contract administration, deal processing, operations, customer support, or a related role.


• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.


• Strong organizational and communication skills.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.


• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.


• Ability to learn new systems and processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in contract administration, deal processing, operations, customer support, or a related role.


• Experience in energy, utilities, or another contract-heavy operational environment.


• Experience supporting contract-processing, supplier-submission, or deal-processing workflows.


• Experience working with CRM, contract management, or workflow systems.


• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience.

$50,000 - $70,000 a year

Salary depends on years of experience, skills, tenure, degree and/or certifications.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

Work environment: Office-based or hybrid work environment with regular use of computer systems, email, spreadsheets, shared inboxes, and internal platforms.

Physical requirements: Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer. Frequent use of keyboard, mouse, phone, and standard office equipment. Occasional standing, walking, bending, and lifting of standard office materials up to 25 pounds.

Schedule expectations: Standard business hours with flexibility as needed for client, supplier, contract-processing, or issue-resolution needs.

DISCLAIMERS

This position description describes the general nature and level of work expected for this role. It is not intended to be a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Responsibilities may change based on business needs, client demands, system changes, or economic conditions. Employees are expected to perform other job-related duties as assigned.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.