Tariff Administration - Transmission Contract Analyst; or Senior
Listed on 2026-09-20
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Energy/Power Generation
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The Transmission Contracts Analyst (or Senior) is responsible for execution of the Transmission Provider (TP) activities and support of Duke Energy initiatives regarding the TP function. Key responsibilities include supporting Duke Energy's Transmission Owner (TO) functions, providing input into business practices supporting the TP and TO functions, monitoring TP and TO filings and business practices, monitoring the regulatory environment for changes in rules, and representing Duke Energy concerning TP and TO issues.
The Transmission Contracts Analyst (or Senior) also has a variety of operational responsibilities, including providing support during emergencies and storms, and providing other assistance as required.
The Transmission Contracts Analyst (or Senior) is also responsible for developing and managing a variety of transmission tariffs, contracts and agreements with Duke Energy transmission customers in accordance with company policies and procedures, applicable laws, and customer requirements. Key responsibilities include interfacing with transmission customers and transmission providers to develop, manage and ensure implementation of the terms and conditions of transmission tariffs, interconnection agreements, and generator interconnection agreements.
RESPONSIBILITIES- Coordinate the negotiation and execution of transmission service agreements and generator interconnection agreements. Communicate and coordinate with Corporate Accounting and Billing to ensure proper account setup and correct billing and payment posting in accordance with the requirements of the Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT).
- Develop a thorough understanding and in-depth knowledge of the Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT) and the Federal regulations impacting the OATT.
- Monitor and maintain transmission customer accounts including regular contact and communications to answer questions and contribute to a positive working relationship with the transmission customers. Provide responses to the customers in a professional and timely manner.
- Determine credit worthiness of prospective customer and secure appropriate instrument to protect Duke Energy from undue credit risks. Possess a thorough understanding of various customers' Letters of Guaranty and various banks' forms of letters of Credit and effectively negotiate acceptance of these instruments with prospective customers, as appropriate. Provide updates to the approved customer lists and FERC Electronic Quarterly Report (EQR) based on credit related changes.
- Implement process measures for the Transmission Service Agreements process and participate in the development of transmission provider process measures.
- Bachelor's degree in Business or Other Related Degree
- In addition to required degree, five (5) or more years related work experience
- In lieu of Bachelor's degree(s) AND five (5) or more years related work experience listed above, High School/GED AND nine (9) or more years related work experience
- Bachelor's degree in Business or Other Technical Degree
- In addition to required degree, six (6) or more years related work experience
- In lieu of Bachelor's degree(s) AND six (6) or more years related work experience listed above, High School/GED AND ten (10) or more years related work experience
- Bachelors degree in Electrical or Other Technical Degree
- NERC Certified Operator
Preferred Qualifications
- Developing effective verbal and written communication skills in interfacing with internal and external customers
- Some prior utility industry experience (Generation, Transmission, Distribution)
- Possesses knowledge of Duke Energy transmission system and operating procedures, Duke Energy generation assets and operating procedures, FERC, NERC, NAESB, SERC and RFC standards and practices, utility practices, procedures and requirements concerning transmission operations, and general knowledge of RTOs
- Some prior experience applying contract management fundamentals to recommend a course of action to supervisor
- Ability to interface with difficult customers and engage in a constructive manner
- Ability to apply…
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