Contract Analyst III

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JOB SUMMARY

ONEOK is looking for a Contract Analyst to support the lifecycle managing and reporting of Natural Gas Pipeline (NGP) Commercial Contracts. This role will leverage technology in the preparation analysis and interpretation of complex contracts. We are looking for someone to join the team during this transformational time as the department seeks to revolutionize its processes and procedure. There will be many opportunities to streamline processes through the elimination of manual efforts. An emphasis on technological aptitude project leadership fostering strong relationships and providing excellent customer experience is desired.

Job Profile Summary

Prepares analyzes negotiates interprets and communicates information from complex legal documents as applicable to the position
and/or business segment(s). Maintains relevant contracts and information in applicable data management systems. Acts as subject
matter expert for many contract administration functions and related policies and procedures.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Analyze prepare review and/or process complex legal documents as applicable to the position.

• Utilizing discretion and judgment review legal documents to ensure adherence to contract terms company standards policies and procedures as well as government regulations.

• Review and process obligations as applicable to the position.

• Negotiate contract terms and provisions as required with external stakeholders.

• Update maintain and leverage computer database records and imaging systems. Utilize independent decision making to recommend and approve system improvements as needed.

• Provide advice information guidance and assistance to internal stakeholders with regard to contract terms and rights.

• Provide support to internal business units and leaders on all phases of the contract lifecycle. Assist in developing and maintaining contract management policies and processes as they relate to each internal business unit. Compile and analyze ad hoc reports to management attorneys and other company personnel.

• Prepare and maintain all approvals waivers and other legal documents.

• Collaborate to understand overall business needs to achieve efficiencies in the contracting process. Identify and recommend innovative and continuous process improvements including nonsystem and system processes to achieve excellent customer service with internal business units and external customers.

• Participate in and support internal audits and they relate to contractual compliance.

• Receive and provide training and guidance to employees in matters of contract policies procedures database and imaging systems.

Education

• Bachelors Degree in related field is highly preferred. Paralegal education/certification and/or substantial directly related experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Work Experience

• 3 5 years related work experience job related experience with degree or 6 years contract administration experience in lieu of degree

• Related experience may include knowledge of and experience with contracts pertaining to the midstream energy industry including in areas of midstream commercial functions real estate information technology operations and construction and/or other analogous matters.

• Experience and thorough knowledge of working in and about the midstream energy industry.

• Experience in use and function of tools and equipment applicable to position including computers land records database and imaging systems and spreadsheet and word processing software.

• Experience reading and interpreting legal descriptions and documents contracts leases division orders industry and governmental regulations forms manuals publications and correspondence.

• Experience conducting internal and/or external research and preparing contracts releases records payments legal descriptions land/property records reports and correspondence.

• Experience interacting advising negotiating and communicating effectively.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of: recording requirements of legal documents

• Knowledge of: the midstream energy industry including but not limited to: Company business segments and assets leases commercial contracts construction and operations contracts rightofway and other real property contracts and other types of contracts used in the industry

• Knowledge of: real estate and contract law

• Knowledge of: business communications

• Knowledge of: applicable FERC and state regulations applicable to gas and/or liquid transportation agreements and capacity release agreements as applicable to the position

• Knowledge of: records maintenance

• Ability to: apply basic math and algebraic formulas used in calculations pertaining to land records and interest ownership and various spreadsheet applications

• Ability to: communicate and/or exchange information or instructions

Licenses and Certifications

• None required

Strength Factor Rating Physical Demands/Requirements

• Sedentary Work Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Strength Factor Description Physical Demands/Requirements

• Standing: Remaining on ones feet in an upright position at a work station without moving about (Occasionally)

• Walking: Moving about on foot (Frequently)

• Sitting: Remaining in a seated position (Constantly)

• Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) (Occasionally)

• Carrying: Transporting an object usually holding it in the hands or arms or on the shoulder (Occasionally)

• Pushing: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force (Occasionally)

• Pulling: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking) (Occasionally)

• Climbing: Ladders Stairs (Occasionally)

• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling (Occasionally)

• Stooping: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist (Occasionally)

• Kneeling: Bending the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee or knees (Occasionally)

• Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the legs and spine (Occasionally)

• Crawling: Moving about on the hands and arms in any direction (Occasionally)

• Reaching: Extending hands and arms in any direction (Constantly)

• Handling: Seizing holding grasping turning or otherwise working with the hand or hands (Manual Dexterity) (Constantly)

• Fingering: Picking pinching or otherwise working with the fingers primarily (Finger Dexterity) (Constantly)

• Feeling: Perceiving such attributes of objects/materials as size shape temperature texture movement or pulsation by receptors in the skin particularly those of the finger tips (Constantly)

• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas/information by means of the spoken word (Frequently)

• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sound by the ear (Frequently)

• Tasting/Smelling: (Occasionally)

• Near Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less (Constantly)

• Far Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 feet for more (Frequently)

• Depth Perception: Threedimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are (Frequently)

• Vision: Color The ability to identify and distinguish colors (Constantly)

Working Conditions/Environment

• Employee is subject to inside environmental conditions

Working Conditions

• Well lighted climate controlled areas (Constantly)

• Frequent repetitive motion (Constantly)

• CRT (Computer Monitor(s) (Constantly)

Travel

• Travel in and around office surroundings and to other business locations

Driving

• Based on assigned tasks employee may be assigned a company vehicle requiring the applicable drivers license

ONEOK is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex pregnancy sexual orientation age religion creed national origin gender identity disability military/veteran status genetic information or any other categories protected by applicable law.

The job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time with or without notice in accordance with the needs of ONEOK.

ONEOK is committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request an accommodation email or call. #LIHYBRID

Expected Salary Range

$82000.00 $122000.00