Grid Operations Contract Lead: Negotiation & Compliance

Trimark Associates, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Trimark Associates, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Contract Manager to manage, negotiate, and ensure compliance of OCC-related contracts for GOP clients in the utility-scale renewable energy sector.

The role emphasizes risk identification, KPI development, and SLA fulfillment with GOPs, subcontractors, and vendors while coordinating with legal, regulatory, and operations teams. Candidates should have extensive contract management experience in energy operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Engineering, or related field. JD or Master’s degree preferred.
• 8+ years in contract management, preferably with large-scale utility, energy generation, or grid operations projects. Strong experience working with GOPs, ISOs/RTOs, or OCCs is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with utility-scale renewable energy operations, NERC/FERC compliance, OCC functions, and energy market structures.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States of America. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiation, drafting, execution, and renewal of OCC service agreements with GOP clients, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Ensure all contract activities comply with applicable laws, regulations (NERC, FERC, ISO/RTO), and company policies, particularly in relation to grid operations and critical infrastructure.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for contract-related communications between the OCC, GOP clients, and internal departments (legal, regulatory, operations, compliance).
• Identify contractual and operational risks; advise stakeholders on mitigation strategies to ensure reliability and continuity of OCC operations.
• Develop KPIs and monitor contract performance, ensuring fulfillment of service level agreements (SLAs), reporting obligations, and deliverables to GOPs and other stakeholders.
• Lead efforts to resolve disputes or claims related to contractual obligations, collaborating with legal and external counsel as necessary.
• Oversee and document change order processes, amendments, and contract modifications resulting from shifts in operational requirements or regulatory mandates.
• Coordinate with internal/external auditors to ensure contract processes withstand regulatory scrutiny, with a focus on NERC CIP and reliability standards.
• Continuously assess and improve contract management processes for efficiency and effectiveness.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical

Communication

Contract Mgmt Systems

Legal Documents

Project Management

Cross-functional Leadership

CCCM CPCM

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Engineering, or related field

JD or Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Contract management systems

Job description

Trimark Associates, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Contract Manager to manage, negotiate, and ensure compliance of OCC-related contracts for GOP clients in the utility-scale renewable energy sector.

The role emphasizes risk identification, KPI development, and SLA fulfillment with GOPs, subcontractors, and vendors while coordinating with legal, regulatory, and operations teams. Candidates should have extensive contract management experience in energy operations.