Senior Contracts Analyst - Power Services

Arizona Public Service generates reliable, affordable and clean energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. As the state's largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.

Summary

The Senior Contracts Analyst - Power Services is responsible for providing expertise and consultation in the analysis, evaluation, development, negotiation and drafting of the company's energy contract portfolio throughout the contract lifecycle. Acts as a liaison between APS and third parties, critically reviewing and analyzing contract payment terms, scope of work, and other appendices to identify legal and drafting issues, as well as potential impacts on operations or business unit needs. Provides oversight on contracts' status, milestones, financial aspects, and compliance, while fostering relationships with stakeholders and collaborating with internal and external teams to ensure contract compliance and improvement.

Minimum Requirements

• BS/BA in business, economics, mathematics, contract administration, supply chain management, business law or other job-related field
• Plus five (5) years of utility experience including experience involving commercial contracting for procurement of goods and services or related transactions.
• In lieu of degree nine (9) years of utility experience including some contract and/or transmission system knowledge.
• An advanced degree including a JD may be substituted for two (2) years' experience.

Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge, or Qualifications:

• Experience in developing contract terms and conditions, negotiating contracts, and managing strong vendor relationships.
• Broad familiarity of FERC regulatory requirements and APS jurisdictional agreements.
• Organization, project management, communication and negotiation skills are essential.
• Analytical abilities to perform regulatory analysis and contract negotiations/development as well as the ability to act independently.

Major Accountabilities

1) Implement, track, and manage contracts within the companys contract management system. and work in collaboration with internal stakeholders that support APS's corporate strategy, goals and objectives with participation of the appropriate groups or departments.

2) Draft, negotiate, execute and manage all major power purchase agreements (i.e. wind, solar, biomass, energy storage and natural gas power generation) and third-party transmission contracts.)

3) Facilitate consents, amendments, estoppels, force majeure events, notice letter drafting and response, and other aspects of existing PPAs.

4) Validate WECC Reporting, update Contract Appendices in the original executed PPA, and prepare annual reports for internal departments.

5) Manage data organization and extraction from contracts for comprehensive analysis and reporting. Secure necessary approvals for contracts and amendments, maintain documentation standards, and ensure accurate record-keeping

6) Effectively interface and resolve project issues within APS, executive management, and customers to meet project requirements. Monitor and report on contracts' status, milestones, and prepare detailed operating reports for Management. Present to upper management and collaborate with internal teams on managing the contract portfolio.

7) Foster and maintain relationships with stakeholders, including external teams, to ensure contract compliance.

8) Prepare the Transmission Budget, WAPA Forecast Reports, and confirm annual production for PPA facilities.

9) Managing special complex and subject matter expertise projects as assigned. Export Compliance / EEO Statement

This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.

Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law.

For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to EEO is the Law poster. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of every person hired to work in the United States, refer to E-Verify poster. View the employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

In compliance with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, the Company is committed to a work environment that is free from the effects of alcohol and controlled substances, and free from the abuse or inappropriate use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications. The Company requires employees to be subject to drug and alcohol testing that is job-related and consistent with business necessity, regulatory requirements and applicable laws.

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Hybrid: Employees in hybrid roles work both in their home offices (virtually) and alongside their colleagues (in person).

In order for employees to build strong relationships and to promote meaningful in-person interactions, hybrid employees are expected to work about 40% of their time in-person at an APS or other (non-home office) location.

• Employees are expected to reside in Arizona (or New Mexico for Four Corners-based employees).
• Working from a home office requires adequate technology and an appropriate ergonomic set up.
• Role types are subject to change based on business need.