Contracts Analyst

Contracts Analyst

Job Summary

This position plays a critical role in the growth and project support at Southern Power Company. It is responsible for supporting processes and procedures associated with asset acquisitions, development projects, and existing assets, including initial evaluation, engineering and construction, and commercial operation phases. Responsibilities will include working with cross-functional teams to identify, track, validate/interpret, and manage contract obligations of material contracts associated with a project to mitigate risk and enhance contract compliance.

Job Requirements

• Responsible for managing compliance with policies and procedures throughout the project lifecycle

• Identify and analyze legal obligations in material contracts and agreements per project and build obligation matrices for each material contract per project

• Perform contract validation with document owners through independent reviews and reconciliation of obligations

• Manage inputs, administration, and monitoring of obligations in the Monday.com software suite

• Provide risk management and reporting of obligations under project contracts

• Monitor compliance with process and procedures and perform self-assessments to ensure the organization complies with new contract governance program and can demonstrate ‘evidence of compliance’ of obligations

• Conduct periodic reviews of program elements for effectiveness and improvements

• Assist in the preparation and reporting for Project Risk Management Governance Committee meetings

• Assist with organizing, storing and maintaining project contracts in SharePoint

• Provide training on overall process, use of technology, policies and procedures to functional groups and governance committee

• Participate in the ongoing development of the contract governance program to ensure contract transition processes fully mitigates risks through clarity, accountability, and Governance

• Serve as source of expertise in contracts areas to address questions from functional teams

• Developing and delivering written and oral presentations to internal stakeholders and management.

Educational/Certification Requirement:

• Bachelor’s degree required

• JD/ paralegal experience preferred

• Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Contract Experience: Familiarity with various types of transactional documents required (e.g., Purchase and Sale Agreement, LLC Operating Agreement, Power Purchase Agreement, Engineering, Procurement and Construction Agreement)

• Ability to analyze legal contract terms and identify risks

• Experience in implementation of legal requirements desired

• Highly skilled at managing multiple assignments with minimal direction in time-sensitive environment

• Independent and self-motivated

• Manages time effectively

• Demonstrated ability to lead a team/project management skillset

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with peers, management, executives, legal, counterparts within Southern Company

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including influencing skills

• Ability to train others on processes

• Experience interfacing with/knowledge of the corporate compliance structure

• Handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately

• Strong computer skills; particularly Word and Excel

• Familiarity with SharePoint and Monday.com desired

• Prepare management reports and dashboards using Monday.com and Excel

Behavioral Attributes:

The successful candidate will exhibit behavioral attributes that include:

Models "Our Values" (Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, Superior Performance) and Code of Ethics behaviors

• Demonstrated record of taking initiative and being proactive

• Self-motivated with positive attitude

• Responds well to direction and coaching

• Strong work ethic and ability to work with minimal supervision

• Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information

• Demonstrated ability to organize work, multi-task and adapt to change

• Flexibility to effectively work both independently and in a team environment

• Strong attention to detail and ability to ensure accuracy in work products

  Southern Power , a subsidiary of Southern Company, is a leading U.S. wholesale energy provider meeting the electricity needs of municipalities, electric cooperatives, investor-owned utilities, and other energy customers. Southern Power and its subsidiaries own 55 facilities operating or under construction in 14 states with more than 12,500 MW of generating capacity in Alabama, California, Delaware, Georgia, Kansas, Maine, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, West Virginia, and Washington.

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company with national capabilities, a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience, and sustainability, we are taking action to meet our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification: 7404

Job Category: Legal & Compliance

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Power