Commercial Contract Analyst II/III/Sr

Williams; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Job summary

Williams is seeking a Commercial Contract Analyst to craft structured commercial agreements and mentor others. Responsibilities include drafting, redlining, and executing contracts, negotiating terms, and coordinating with internal and external partners.

Roles offer career growth within a Fortune 500 company, with hybrid work and extensive benefits. Requirements span from high school diploma with experience to a bachelor’s degree and several years in energy contracts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with 1+ year experience for levels II, or 5+ years for Sr level.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in business, energy management, finance, accounting, or paralegal studies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, redline, and execute sophisticated commercial agreements.
• Negotiate terms to improve value and mitigate exposure.
• Coordinate with internal/external partners on drafts and final documents.
• Identify process improvements to increase efficiencies.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder communication

Microsoft Office

Contract management systems

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, energy management, finance, accounting, or paralegal studies

Tools

Cobblestone Contract Insight

Job description

At Williams, we’re powering a cleaner, more connected future, and that starts with you. Here, your work fuels communities, drives innovation, and helps deliver reliable energy the world depends on. Join a Fortune 500 team that invests in your growth, values your contributions, and challenges you to make a lasting impact every day.

The Commercial Contract Analyst will be responsible for serving as a consultant within the business on crafting structured commercial agreements. The ability to resolve customer issues and mentor other team members are keys to success!

Responsibilities/Expectations:

• Prepares and coordinates the creation, redlining, and execution of sophisticated agreements with an emphasis on negotiating terms that improve value and mitigate contractual exposure
• Leads communication with internal and external partners to collaborate on contract and document draft/redline/execution
• Contributes through identifying and leading continuous improvement initiatives, with an eye for tools, ideas, and process improvements to increase efficiencies within the group
• Assists the business to find adequate contract solutions for their customers
• Crafts new contract templates and updates the existing templates on as as‑needed basis; makes recommendations to our policies and guidelines for commercial contracts
• Collaborates with various partners with new business development opportunities and/or special projects
• Other duties as assigned

Commercial Contract Analyst II:

• Required: High School Diploma/GED and a minimum of one (1) year experience
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in business, energy management, finance, accounting, or paralegal studies and three (3) years' experience in energy

Commercial Contract Analyst III:

• Required: High School Diploma/GED and a minimum of five (5) years' experience in preparing natural gas midstream and marketing agreements
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in business, energy management, finance, accounting, or paralegal studies

Commercial Contract Analyst Sr:

• Required: High School Diploma/GED and a minimum of ten (10) years' experience in preparing natural gas midstream, marketing, mergers and acquisitions, and joint venture agreements
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in business, energy management, finance, accounting, or paralegal studies

Other Requirements:

• Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills
• Prior experience with contract management systems (e.g. Cobblestone Contract Insight)
• Preferred: Strength in communicating with varying audiences
• Preferred: Ability to multitask and prioritize work, including coordinating with multiple internal partners

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Why Houston?

Big career opportunities in one of the world’s energy capitals, endless food spots and a diverse vibe- all without paying NYC or LA prices. Work hard, live better. Check out Houston.org to learn more. We invest in our people in ways that actually show up in your day-to-day, not just on paper. Our Total Rewards are built to support how you work, live, and plan for what’s next. Here’s a look at what that means:

• Strong pay plus an annual incentive program
• Hybrid work for most office roles, plus real flexibility in many field positions
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with options that fit your life, not the other way around
• 401(k) with company match and an annual company contribution
• Paid time off, including company and floating holidays
• Paid parental leave (up to six weeks per parent), plus fertility and adoption support
• Advanced AI tools and resources to help level up and work smarter
• Clear paths to grow your career, with a strong culture of promoting from within
• Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education
• HSA and FSA options
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Domestic partner benefits
• Employee resource groups, wellness support, paid volunteer time, and company matching for causes you care about

Eligibility and benefits are governed by the terms of the applicable plan or program document which can be amended or terminated at any time. For more information, please visit Total Rewards|WilliamsCompanies.

Williams is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected under applicable discrimination law.

Why Williams?

Looking to apply your passion and skills to the innovative and vital work that helps fuel the clean energy economy? As the world demands reliable, low-cost, low-carbon energy, Williams will be there. We currently handle one third of the natural gas in the United States that is used every day to heat homes, cook food and generate electricity. We don’t offer jobs; we offer career opportunities that include: Competitive compensation and inclusive benefits Growth and development opportunities An inclusive culture where you can be yourself Opportunities to get involved in the community where you work and live Flexible work arrangements for many positions, including hybrid schedules We’re proud of our innovative people who want to make the world a better place and invite you to explore how you can help us make clean energy happen.