Nuclear Contract Analyst - Nuclear Contract Analyst, Senior

American Electric Power; Bridgman (MI); Vor Ort; USD 63.000 - 129.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Zusammenfassung

American Electric Power in Bridgman, MI is seeking an experienced contracts professional to negotiate and write contracts for services with outside vendors. You will develop negotiating strategies including cost of ownership models and pricing caps to protect company interests.

The role requires preparing and presenting complex contracts, applying various price models, and guiding contract owners through the negotiation process to resolve issues effectively.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• Juris Doctorate is preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of related contract and/or supply chain experience.
• Excellent typing and basic computer skills.
• Must establish and maintain a permanent residence within a 45-minute drive to the D.C. Cook Nuclear Power Plant.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement training on contract administration and advise contract owners.
• Lead the negotiation process, strategy, and issue escalation for moderately complex contracts.
• Write modifications to existing agreements using various pricing models.
• Manage vendor communications, negotiations, and dispute resolutions.
• Assist in bid package development, bid evaluations, and negotiation strategy.

Kenntnisse

Problem-solving skills

Typing

Basic computer skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field

Juris Doctorate (preferred)

Jobbeschreibung

Job Posting End Date11-24-2026Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.Job SummaryPlease note: This position is posted in a range, and an offer will be made based on the candidate's qualifications.Responsible for negotiating and writing contracts for services with outside vendors working in conjunction with business unit personnel. Develop negotiating strategy including developing cost of ownership models, develop multiple price models, cost containment models, and pricing caps and indices. Write modifications to existing agreements and work with the Legal department as necessary to protect the interest of AEP. Demonstrates ability to work beyond routine assignments by solving transactions/problems of moderate complexity. Seeks out new opportunities and areas of learning which increase value to organization. Understand each party’s interests in a negotiation and offer solutions to requested changes that meet those interests. Apply issue recognition and understand how issue recognition fits into the negotiation process.Job DescriptionWhat You'll Do:Develop and implement training on contract administration and advise contract owners of their responsibilities regarding contract management verification of completion of services and invoice approvals.Understand the parameters of the boilerplate terms and offer solutions to requested changes for standard variances from terms.Leads in the preparation and presentation of complex contracts and resolving contract related issues.Write modifications to existing agreements using various models.Lead the negotiation process through strategy development, issue recognition, and escalation of issues for moderately complex negotiations.Define and apply best/worst case scenarios.Apply various price models, cost containment models, pricing caps, total cost-of-ownership model, and indices.Demonstrate moderate experience in a range of subject categories relevant to areas of contract responsibility.Manage vendor communications, complex contract negotiations and dispute resolutions of vendor/contractor issues.Assist the station in the development of competitive bid packages, bid evaluations, negotiations strategy, scope definition, notifications, etc.What We're Looking For:Education:Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field of study. Juris Doctorate is preferred.Work Experience:Minimum of 4 years of related contract and/or supply chain experience or related experience in work activities and projects.Other Requirements:Follow policies, practices, standards, and rules of the company and those regulations and procedures required externally.Apply problem-solving skills and use creativity in problem solving.Excellent typing and basic computer skills required.Must establish and maintain a permanent residence within a 45-minute safe drive time to the D.C. Cook Nuclear Power Plant.What You'll Get:In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.The power of AEP comes from our valued team of unique employees...the best in the business! We're proud to be one of the largest electric energy companies in the U.S., powering over 5 million homes and businesses, spanning across 11 states. We’re passionate about making an innovative difference in the communities we serve. We’re powering the future – today!#AEPCareers#LI-ONSITE#AEPIMCompensation DataCompensation Grade:SP20-008Compensation Range:$63,496.00 - $128,688.00The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.Hear about it first! Get job alerts by email. Log in to your Candidate Home Account today! If you don't have an account, you can create one.It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.