• Contracts and Strategy Manager

    Omaha Public Power District (Omaha, NE)


    The Contracts and Strategy Manager will maximize the value of OPPD generation assets through leading strategy development, influence, and analysis of new and existing energy resource contracts. The Manager will engage and collaborate cross-functionally with internal business team leaders to identify and execute opportunities and lead efforts to ensure ongoing adherence to and strategies on energy resource contracts. The Manager will rely on their industry knowledge and business acumen to lead the development of creative solutions and deliver results in a technical environment.

     

    1. Strategy Development: Accountable to support the evolving strategy for OPPD's Generation Strategy and Origination division.

    * Lead contract teams and negotiations.

    * Lead the development of creative solutions for contracting structures, mergers and acquisitions, term sheets, memorandums of understanding, exclusivity agreements, capacity and energy contracts, and related energy resource contracts.

    * Develop new contracts and amendments, including internal approval and execution.

    * Analyze proposed contract amendments.

    * Research and stay up to date on industry trends and innovative approaches in support of OPPD's contracts.

    2. Energy Resource Contract Management: Accountable for the management of Power Purchase Agreements (PPA), Power Sales Agreements, and other contracts in support of OPPD's energy resource portfolio.

    * Act as the point of contact for contracts - will receive, prioritize, coordinate, and ensure OPPD and counter parties meet contract obligations and lead dispute resolution.

    * Ensure compliance with contract milestones, and other deliverables.

    * Identify and lead resolution of issues throughout the contract life cycle, such as force majeure claims, performance guarantees, project financing, disputes, and changes of ownership.

    3. Cross-Functional Coordination to Ensure Compliance:

    * Coordinate across Energy Marketing and Trading, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Resource Planning, Regulatory Affairs, and other internal stakeholders to ensure alignment.

    * Coordinate with and engage outside legal counsel as appropriate.

    * Build and maintain relationships with contract counterparties.

    Qualifications

    Required:

    * Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or legal related area.

    * 7 years of experience in engineering, energy marketing, transmission planning, transmission services, legal, or regulatory.

    * Proven ability to develop relationships, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

    * Ability to interact and work directly with technical specialists, attorneys, and regulatory authorities.

    Desired:

    * Master's degree or Juris Doctorate.

    * Demonstrated leadership of cross functional teams.

    * Ability to absorb and summarize complex issues for non-technical audiences.

     

    Closing Statement

     

    Grade: S8

     

    Minimum: $131,343

     

    Midpoint: $164,179

     

    At Omaha Public Power District , we're passionate about three things: power, the people who make it, and the people who rely on it.

     

    WE ARE: Where the Light Starts. OPPD is the 12th-largest public power utility in the U.S., serving over 850,000 people across 5,000 square miles and 13 counties.

     

    WE'RE COMMITTED TO: Each other and the people we serve. This commitment drives us. We're dedicated to providing our communities with affordable, reliable, and environmentally sensitive energy services today, tomorrow, and well into the future.

     

    OUR JOB: To provide power with a purpose. We have real impact - on people's lives, on the environment, and on the future of energy. We're always looking for bright, capable people who want an opportunity to lead from where you are-wherever you are- and know that your ideas will be heard. If you want to be a source of real, positive change for the community and the people who live in this region, then working for a company acknowledged for caring about these same things is likely a priority for you as well.

     

    Org Marketing Statement

     

    EOE: Protected Veterans/Disability

     

    How To Apply

     

    Apply online at www.oppd.com on or before December 26th.

     

    Recruiter: Michael Fierro - [email protected] #LI-MF