Contract Support Specialist-Sr

Entergy; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy seeks a Sr Contract Support Specialist to manage contract oversight from inception through close-out for plant projects. You will review terms, determine scope versus initial contract, and monitor milestones, payments, and accruals in a high-volume environment.

This role requires 6+ years of relevant experience, a bachelor’s degree in business, accounting or finance, and strong Excel and billing-system skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or finance.
• 6+ years of senior contract support experience.
• Experience with power plant projects and US energy sector preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract administration and accrual activities aligned with SOX.
• Assess work scope, milestones, and payments per contract terms.
• Prepare monthly accruals, fixed asset data, and project reporting.
• Coordinate with procurement and finance to resolve issues.

Skills

Analytical skills

Contract management

Power plant domain knowledge

Microsoft Excel

SOX compliance understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Billing systems

Outlook/Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Job description

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

Serve as the plant site(s) project contract specialist paying a key role from inception to close-out of projects. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: quality control and oversight of projects (which may amount to 500+ contracts per year) per terms of contract; determining applicability and timing of certain payments, performing contract manager accrual/fixed asset responsibilities, performing analytical functions, providing monthly accrual, analytical and other project tracking as required by management.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Plays key role in quality control and oversight of projects per terms of the contract, making determinations on scope of work performed versus initial contract and determining applicability and timing of large payments. In execution of duties, can verbally commit company to contractor for unplanned services, subject to a follow-up written contractual commitment or amendment. Serves in an integral role in planning and execution of contract agreement for projects. Represents company with contractor in respect to the confirmation of the scope and terms of contract at start of job; monitors onsite verification of milestones and completion of job scope per terms of contract. Responsible for responses to requests for project-specific detail. Performs contract manager accrual responsibilities according to the company policies and SOX requirements. Has primary responsibility for accruing all contract work that meets the set accrual threshold. Serves in key role for resolution of accrual issues. Provides explanations regarding project-specific spending. Works with management in regard to the fixed asset reporting requirements for the site to ensure compliance. Provides accurate monthly reports to plant management or other appropriate parties. Executes quality control analysis to ensure accuracy and rationale. Provides full range of contract administration actions for assigned projects including reviewing contracts, performing analyses and providing all accrual/fixed asset data, and making determinations on how to best resolve any issues. Ensures contract compliance relating to all financial transactions. Responsible for resolving process failures that touch Entergy contracts to ensure the accurate administration and governance of executed projects at the applicable Entergy fossil plant or units. Interacts with procurement and financial personnel throughout the organization to understand issues and perform required analysis.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Minimum education required: Bachelor's Degree in a business related field required or equivalent related work experience (Desired: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance). Minimum experience required: Sr Contract Support Specialist: At least 6+ years of prior relevant experience. (Prefer candidate with familiarity with power plant industry or other industrial setting). Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities: Must be able to learn and understand equipment terminology and operations principles related to a power generation facility. Strong computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Proficient in business unit billing systems. Ability to resolve process failures. Good analytical skills. Thorough knowledge of Entergy's safe work practices.