Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Experiences (Minimum Requirements)
The knowledge, skills, abilities and education required for entry into this job include the following:

Skills:
• leadership
• excellent work and project management skills
• effective decision making and problem solving
• strong organizational skills
• negotiating payment settlements
• forecasting and trend analysis
• value/cost analysis
• excellent math and computer skills
• analytical
• computer proficiency

Knowledge:
• working knowledge of accounting principles
• considerable work experience with energy contracts and negotiations
• basic knowledge and application of regulatory methods requirements, rate making principles, and procedures

Abilities:
• apply good business judgment
• apply analytical abilities to diverse issues
• ability apply acquired knowledge and skills
• manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• ability to research, gather, analyze large volumes of complex data and perform mathematical calculations, and verify data to prepare and present statistical reports and documentation ability to work effectively with team and outside parties, respond to regulatory related interrogatories, anticipate, understand, and respond to customer needs.

What soft skill requirements do you have (team fit and personality requirements)?
• excellent verbal/writing/presentation
• effective human relations
• demonstrated effective influence, persuasion and negotiation
• work effectively with employees at all levels and external personnel

High Level Project Overview:
• Responsible for ensuring the effective development and management of engineering and construction related procurement contracts in a cost-effective and timely manner. Works with supply chain to develop appropriate supply chain strategies for procurement and materials management for Subsequent License Renewal (SLR) organization. May serve as cross functional team leader. Reviews solicitation documents and supports evaluation of proposals consistent with established bid process. Part of negotiation team that negotiates Engineering Procurement Contract (EPC) agreements with large construction suppliers. Administers EPC Agreements, including resolution of billing issues, negotiation and coordination of collateral, interpretation of contract language, etc. to ensure compliance with terms and conditions of executed contracts. Supports training of employees at construction sites on contract particulars, and contract management. Keeps in close day to day contact with personnel at construction sites to be aware of contract performances and deviations. Reviews and negotiates contract amendments and change orders requests to accommodate unanticipated situations and insure compliance with relevant contracts. Coordinates resolution of contractual and technical disagreements between the company and contractors. Assists in audit strategies when billing and contract disputes arise. Prepares management reports for management and department. Monitors contract performance and identifies deviations. Develops and recommends strategies for ascertaining performance criteria with contracts. Monitors progress and schedule milestones in contract to ensure provisions are met that lead to payment. Perform other duties as requested or assigned.

This role manages complex nuclear generation agreements for materials/equipment/services. Supports activities related to identification, solicitation, evaluation and award of bids to suppliers. Supports identification and implementation of cost improvements for purchased materials and services. Communicates with field and project personnel to evaluate compliance with contracts. Compiles reports for management that monitors contract status, reports analysis, and overall contract performance. Assists in maintaining contract databases and compiling information for project planning and forecasting.

Preferred Years of Experience:
• Considerable related work experience (5+yrs) dealing with contractors, integrated suppliers and alliance partners; prefer 2 years of nuclear experience; knowledge of purchasing laws and practices; working knowledge of business and contract law; and sound understanding of procurement principles and negotiation techniques and strategies.

Education:
• Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education:
o Bachelor
o Required Degree (equivalency not accepted in lieu of required degree):

Are there any specific companies/industries you’d like to see in the candidate’s experience?
• Experience with Utilities or Finance for large scale projects would be nice to see

Preferred Interview Process Overview (High level):
• Video or Phone Interview