Distributed Energy Resources Contracts Manager
We are seeking a Distributed Energy Resources Contracts Manager to collaborate with internal teams to the administer contracts, project settlements, planning and reporting for various energy products. This will include the administration of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs), load modification programs, and other contracts managing both supply and demand on the electrical grid.
Key responsibilities:
\- Administer contracts, including solar, storage, vehicle charging, DERs, and demand response products
\- Address issues during contract administration and recommend appropriate actions and responses to commercial challenges and managing disputes
\- Manage financial settlement of contracts
\- Adhere to legal, regulatory, and industry standards for all contracts
\- Develop and implement processes for contract management and settlements
\- Ensure compliance with contract terms and regulatory obligations
\- Lead internal and external project meetings
\- Serve as a subject matter expert on contract management best practices
\- Contribute to or lead negotiations for long-term contracts and off-take agreements and/or amendments
\- Stay abreast of energy technologies such as solar, storage, vehicle charging, DERs, and demand response products
\- Assist in regulatory compliance and multiple annual compliance filings as needed
Requirements:
\- Degree in business, engineering, economics, or relevant work experience
\- 5 plus years’ experience in the energy industry with an electric utility, CCA, Power Marketer, DER platform, independent power producer, or renewable energy/energy storage developer
\- 5 plus years of contract management experience
\- 3 plus years of energy contract management experience focused on supply contracts
\- Understanding of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) contract structures and other energy-related contracts
\- Experience or knowledge in management of power contracts, including renewable and/or storage resources, Solar project (<5 MW), Electric Vehicle charging, DER platforms, Load Modification
\- Demand Response experience with Distributed Resources, vehicle charging, solar programs
\- Power sector experience including knowledge of a combination of: Wholesale electricity markets, Power generation technologies, WSPP, EEI, Power Purchase Agreements, Energy Storage Agreements and Tolling Agreements, Contracts management best practices, Power transactions and scheduling process, CAISO settlements process, charge codes, and application, CA Renewables Portfolio Standard, WREGIS, Power Source Disclosure, Resource Adequacy and Capacity
\- Familiarity with contract management tools and software
\- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, formulas, data manipulation, conditional formatting, and charting. Macros and VBA a plus
\- Experience with energy-related databases or analytics tools is a plus