Contract Analyst II

#WeAreONEOK – Fortune 500 company. 100+ years in business. Leading midstream service provider. Safety first. Sustainable operations. Environmentally responsible. Employee focused. JOB SUMMARY We are seeking a detail-oriented Contract Analyst to support the administration of gas contracts. The ideal candidate is a collaborative team member who is committed to accuracy, continuous improvement, and delivering high-quality work, while demonstrating strong analytical skills and a dedication to excellence in a fast-paced environment. Job Profile Summary Prepares, analyzes, negotiates, interprets and communicates information from complex legal documents as applicable to the position and/or business segment(s). Maintains contracts and relevant information in applicable data management systems. Assists in other contract administration functions with a strong awareness of related policies and procedures. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Analyze, prepare, review, maintain, and/or process complex legal documents as applicable to the position. Review legal documents to ensure adherence to contract terms, company standards, policies, and procedures, as well as government regulations. Review and process obligations as applicable to the position. Negotiate contract terms and provisions as required with external stakeholders. Update, maintain, and leverage applicable data management systems. Compile and prepare ad hoc reports to management, attorneys, and other company personnel as requested. Provide information and assistance to both internal and external stakeholders. Maintain a working knowledge of assigned business segments. Act as a liaison by maintaining communication with various internal departments and internal clients, concerning contract information, bids, and/or other legal issues. Assist in executing opportunities to achieve efficiencies in the contracting process as directed by senior-level analysts or leadership. Assist in implementing innovative and continuous process improvements, including non-system and system processes, to achieve excellent customer service with internal business units and external customers. Participate in and support internal audits as they relate to contractual compliance. Receive training and guidance in matters of contract standards, policies, procedures, and data management systems. Education Bachelor's Degree in related field is highly preferred. Paralegal education/certification and/or substantial directly related experience may be considered in lieu of degree. Work Experience 1 - 2 years related work experience job related experience with degree or 4+ years contract administration experience in lieu of degree preferred. Related experience may include knowledge of and experience with contracts pertaining to the midstream energy industry, including in areas of midstream commercial functions, real estate, information technology, operations and construction, and/or other analogous matters. Experience working in and about the midstream energy industry. Experience in use and function of tools and equipment applicable to position including computers, land records database and imaging systems, and spreadsheet and word processing software. Experience reading and interpreting legal descriptions and documents, contracts, leases, division orders, industry and governmental regulations, forms, manuals, publications, and correspondence. Experience conducting internal and/or external research and preparing contracts, releases, records, payments, legal descriptions, land/property records, reports, and correspondence. Experience interacting, advising, negotiating, and communicating effectively. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of: recording requirements of legal documents Knowledge of: the midstream energy industry, including, but not limited to: Company business segments and assets, leases, commercial contracts, construction and operations contracts, right-of-way and other real property contracts, and other types of contracts used in the industry Knowledge of: real estate and contract law business communications Knowledge of: applicable FERC and state regulations applicable to gas and/or liquid transportation agreements and capacity release agreements as applicable to the position records maintenance Ability to: apply basic math and algebraic formulas used in calculations pertaining to land records and interest ownership and various spreadsheet applications Ability to: conduct internal and/or external research and to prepare contracts, releases, records, legal descriptions, land/property records, reports, and correspondence Ability to: communicate and/or exchange information or instructions effectively Licenses and Certifications None required Strength Factor Rating - Physical Demands/Requirements 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. Strength Factor Description - Physical Demands/Requirements Standing: Remaining on one's feet in an upright position at a work station without moving about (Occasionally) Walking: Moving about on foot (Frequently) Sitting: Remaining in a seated position (Constantly) Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) (Occasionally) Carrying: Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder (Occasionally) Pushing: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force (Occasionally) Pulling: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking) (Occasionally) Climbing: Ladders, Stairs (Occasionally) Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling (Occasionally) Stooping: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist (Occasionally) Kneeling: Bending the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee or knees (Occasionally) Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the legs and spine (Occasionally) Crawling: Moving about on the hands and arms in any direction (Occasionally) Reaching: Extending hands and arms in any direction (Constantly) Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with the hand or hands (Manual Dexterity) (Constantly) Fingering: Picking, pinching or otherwise working with the fingers primarily (Finger Dexterity) (Constantly) Feeling: Perceiving such attributes of objects/materials as size, shape, temperature, texture, movement or pulsation by receptors in the skin, particularly those of the finger tips (Constantly) Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas/information by means of the spoken word (Frequently) Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sound by the ear (Frequently) Tasting/Smelling: (Occasionally) Near Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less (Constantly) Far Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 feet for more (Frequently) Depth Perception: Three-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are (Frequently) Vision: Color - The ability to identify and distinguish colors (Constantly) Working Conditions/Environment Employee is subject to inside environmental conditions. Well lighted, climate controlled areas (Constantly) Frequent repetitive motion (Constantly) CRT (Computer Monitor(s)) (Constantly) Travel Travel in and around office surroundings and to other business locations. Driving Based on assigned tasks, employee may be assigned a company vehicle requiring the applicable driver's license ONEOK is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, national origin, gender identity, disability, military/veteran status, genetic information or any other categories protected by applicable law. The job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of ONEOK. ONEOK is committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request an accommodation email View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io. Expected Salary Range $71,000.00 - $107,000.00 At ONEOK (NYSE: OKE), we deliver energy products and services vital to an advancing world. We are a leading midstream operator that provides gathering, processing, fractionation, transportation, storage and marine export services. Through our approximately 60,000-mile pipeline network, we transport the natural gas, natural gas liquids (NGLs), refined products and crude oil that help meet domestic and international energy demand, contribute to energy security and provide safe, reliable and responsible energy solutions needed today and into the future. As one of the largest integrated energy infrastructure companies in North America, ONEOK is delivering energy that makes a difference in the lives of people in the U.S. and around the world. #J-18808-Ljbffr