Contract analyst Jobs in Seattle, WA

Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow our community with top talented individuals like you! With our rapidly growing demand for electricity, our pathway to an exciting and innovative future is now.

PSE's Transmission Contracts team is looking for qualified candidates to fill an open Transmission Contract Manager position! Join the team and play a role in ensuring reliable access to electricity across PSE's transmission system. This is an excellent opportunity to play an integral role at PSE to meet our new clean energy goals and to drive a transformation of the region's generation and transmission portfolio.

Specific details regarding the work arrangements for this position will be discussed in further detail during the interview process.

Job Description

Manages transmission contracts related to PSE's transmission rights and assets. Analyzes and negotiates complex transmission contractual agreements. Provides guidance in the management of existing transmission rights and obligations, consistent with the strategic direction of the Company. Manages Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) jurisdictional agreements with PSE's counterparties to reduce risk and maximize the efficient use of PSE's transmission assets. Facilitates cross-functional collaboration with internal teams, external partners, regulatory agencies, and other organizations to ensure effective contract implementation and optimal alignment with organizational objectives. Considered subject matter expert on relevant regulations and provides employee training on FERC regulatory requirements.

Upholds the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE's operating and / or field procedures related to work responsibilities. Promotes and supports a culture of total safety.

Demonstrates commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically and consistent with our core values and Code of Conduct. Ensures duties are performed in accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations.

Job Responsibilities

• Manages and negotiates critical agreements representing PSE as a Balancing Authority, Transmission Owner, Transmission Operator and Transmission Service Provider.
• Drafts, negotiates, and manages contracts for transmission service, transmission-to-transmission interconnection, generation interconnection, inter-utility operating agreements, balancing authority agreements and other agreements as necessary under PSE's Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT).
• Analyzes and optimizes the contractual arrangements for the company's transmission assets to ensure adequate transmission for PSE's transmission customers while reducing risk and minimizing costs for customers.
• Conducts and oversees technical, economic, and risk analyses of contractual proposals and alternatives to identify benefits and costs.
• Facilitates contract dispute resolution.
• Provides counsel to leadership on complex issues related to contract management, including :

Navigating relationships with contracted parties to ensure mutually beneficial outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

Additional Information

This role will be filled as a Transmission Contracts Administrator, Sr Transmission Contracts Administrator, Transmission Contracts Manager, or Sr Transmission Contract Manager depending on the qualifications of the chosen candidate.

This is a hybrid position meaning that the employee may work both remotely and from the PSE office in Bellevue, Washington. At least 50% of work time will be in the office.

At PSE we value and respect our employees and provide them opportunities to excel. We offer a competitive compensation and rewards package.

The pay range for this position is $104,500.00 - $174,100.00, and this position is eligible for annual goals based incentive bonuses.

PSE offers a suite of benefits to our employees. Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability insurance. There are additional voluntary options of supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare, and an Employee assistance program (EAP). For long term savings, PSE offers a 401(k) investment option and a cash balance retirement plan. Employees will also receive Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays throughout the calendar year. Detailed benefit overviews can be found on our Career page - Why Work For Us (pse.com).

Families and businesses depend on PSE to provide the energy they need to pursue their dreams. Our steadfast commitment to serving Washington communities with safe, dependable and efficient energy started in 1873. Today we're building the Northwest's energy future through efforts like our award winning energy efficiency programs and our leadership in renewable energy.

Puget Sound Energy is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status or presence of a disability that with or without reasonable accommodation does not prevent performance of the essential functions of the job, or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law.

Should you have a disability that requires assistance and / or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources Staffing department at jobs@pse.com or 425-462-3017.