Contract Specialist

Job Description

OVERVIEW

Agility Partners is seeking a qualified Interconnection Contracts Specialist to fill an open position with one of our clients in the energy industry. This is an exciting opportunity to support critical energy infrastructure projects by drafting and negotiating agreements that facilitate new generation interconnections and modifications to existing connections. The ideal candidate will bring experience with utility or energy industry contracts, strong attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate independently with legal teams, customers, and project stakeholders. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-volume contract initiatives while helping streamline agreement development and negotiation processes.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

- Draft, review, and coordinate a high volume of interconnection agreements supporting new generation projects and modifications to existing generation interconnections.

- Assist with the development and negotiation of Generator Interconnection Agreements (GIAs), Multiparty Facility Construction Agreements (MPFCAs), Facility Construction Agreements (FCAs), Facilities Service Agreements (FSAs), and Joint Targeted Interconnection Queue (JTIQ) Agreements.

- Collaborate independently with customers, legal teams, utilities, transmission owners, interconnection customers, and internal stakeholders to coordinate contract requirements, communicate updates, and keep agreements progressing.

- Manage agreement documentation, revisions, and stakeholder communications using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, while supporting the transition toward more automated contract management tools.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as Business, Engineering, Energy, or a related discipline.

- Experience working in the energy or utilities industry, with an understanding of utility operations, Independent System Operators (ISOs), or transmission interconnection processes.

- Hands-on experience drafting, reviewing, and coordinating contracts or agreements, preferably involving energy infrastructure or generation interconnections.

- Strong contract negotiation and document management skills, with the ability to work with legal teams, customers, and multiple stakeholders independently.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, including preparing, revising, and distributing formal agreements and supporting documentation.

- Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills, with the ability to manage a high volume of agreements and competing deadlines.

- Ability to work independently, learn new processes quickly, and contribute immediately, with project management experience considered a plus.