Strategic IT Contracts Specialist

Entergy Corporation; New Orleans (LA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy is seeking a Contracts Specialist I-III in New Orleans, LA. Hybrid work arrangement with responsibilities spanning pre-award to post-award IT contracts, hardware, software, and services.

You will negotiate terms, assess risks, and collaborate with Legal, Tax, Risk, and internal stakeholders to ensure cost-effective, compliant contracting across a diverse portfolio. The role emphasizes supplier selection, KPI establishment, and the creation of robust contract documentation to support

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of supplier contracting or vendor management experience
• Contracting, pre-award and post-award processes with knowledge of IT services
• Ability to develop negotiation strategies and manage complex contracts

Responsibilities

• Promote safety and enforce safety standards within the team
• Lead RFx bid processes and negotiate favorable terms
• Analyze market and financial risk; advise on supplier selection
• Manage post-award contract administration and change control
• Maintain stakeholder communications and ensure compliance with Entergy policies

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Vendor management

Procurement

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, Accounting, Engineering

Tools

SAMS

HEBAP

IT contracting

Job description

Entergy is seeking a Contracts Specialist I-III in New Orleans, LA. Hybrid work arrangement with responsibilities spanning pre-award to post-award IT contracts, hardware, software, and services.

You will negotiate terms, assess risks, and collaborate with Legal, Tax, Risk, and internal stakeholders to ensure cost-effective, compliant contracting across a diverse portfolio. The role emphasizes supplier selection, KPI establishment, and the creation of robust contract documentation to support