Associate Contract Administrator

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support ET Commercial Group by providing value added services such as:
• Perform daily administration of up to 500 contracts covering up to 2 BCF of gas per day
• Draft and prepare contracts and amendments using standard forms and legal department review
• Enter contract data into Quorum Contract Management System to prepare Accounting Briefs for all new and amended contracts
• Track contractual obligations and administer contract trigger events
• Audit settlement statements for new and amended settlement terms
• Routinely route contracts for approval and execution
• Research questions and issues and analyze data to provide relevant contractual information to internal and external customers
• Organize and maintain physical and online contract files and related records
• Generate contract-related correspondence
• Gather contractual data and prepare reports for internal business needs
• Follow SOX procedures and maintain adequate records for audit purposes
• Interface with external customers to address contractual issues
• Present information effectively to various groups or management when required
• Work closely with Commercial to understand new deals
• Work closely with Accounting on settlement issues
• Work closely with Measurement regarding wells and meter issues
• Perform due diligence for acquisitions and divestitures
• Perform and/or assist with various projects, tasks and responsibilities as needed

Requirements

• Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements for this position are listed below:
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience with natural gas contracts
• 0 - 2 years of natural gas contract administration experience
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Exceptional attention to detail in order to spot inconsistencies on contracts or briefs
• Superior analytical skills
• Ability to make decisions
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly with Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Affinity for mastering new software tools
• Ability to multi-task and work productively and independently with minimal supervision as part of a team
• Ability to prioritize and meet critical deadlines with a sense of urgency
• Flexible and dependable
• Professional appearance and demeanor

Required experience is commensurate with the selected job level

• The Associate Specialist requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 0-2 years of relevant job related experience
• The Specialist level requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 2-5 years of relevant job related experience
• The Senior Specialist level requires a Bachelor’s or equivalent experience and 5-8 years of natural gas contract administration experience
• The Lead Specialist level requires a Bachelor’s or equivalent experience and 8+ years of natural gas contract administration experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Quorum Contract Management System, a plus

Working Conditions

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Usually, normal office working conditions.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.
• Occasional visits to industrial/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment.