Contract Specialist Brazos Electric Power Cooperative, Inc. Waco, TX Job Details Full-time $79,000 - $105,000 a year 22 hours ago Benefits Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Contract drafting Full Job Description Contract Specialist Contract Specialist- Waco, TX Brazos Electric Power Cooperative is seeking a Contract Specialist to join our Supply Chain team. In this role, you'll manage commercial agreements throughout the contract lifecycle—from solicitation and negotiation through administration, performance monitoring, renewal, and closeout. Are you an experienced contracts professional who enjoys negotiating agreements, managing risk, and partnering with teams to keep critical projects moving forward? You'll work closely with Engineering, Operations, Planning, Legal, Finance & Accounting, Risk Management, Safety, procurement professionals, contractors, and vendors to develop sound agreements that protect the Cooperative's interests and support reliable operations. What You'll Do Develop & Negotiate Contracts Partner with internal teams to develop RFPs/RFQs, scopes of work, specifications, deliverables, milestones, pricing structures, and contractor requirements. Review commercial terms and identify contractual, financial, operational, insurance, warranty, safety, cybersecurity, and other business risks. Negotiate construction, professional and technical services, equipment, supply, software, consulting, maintenance, and other commercial agreements. Coordinate reviews and approvals with management, Legal, and other stakeholders and help resolve contract exceptions. Manage the Contract Lifecycle Administer assigned contracts from execution through completion, renewal, termination, or closeout. Track key obligations, milestones, deliverables, insurance certificates, bonds, warranties, renewals, expirations, and other contractual requirements. Monitor contractor performance and work with contract owners and project managers to address deadlines, incomplete deliverables, invoicing discrepancies, and performance concerns. Coordinate amendments, extensions, renewals, change orders, notices, corrective actions, and contract closeout. Prepare clear, decision-ready reports on contract status, risk, performance, and recommended actions. Partner, Advise & Improve Serve as a knowledgeable resource to contract owners and internal stakeholders on contract development and administration. Mentor and support members of the procurement team. Help improve contract-management systems, templates, procedures, controls, and reporting. Use contract data and performance measures to identify opportunities to reduce risk, strengthen compliance, and improve contracting efficiency. Support audits, cross-functional initiatives, and emergency or business-continuity contracting needs. What You'll Bring Education Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Construction Management, Supply Chain Management, Pre-Law, or a related field. An advanced degree or equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be considered. Experience At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in commercial contracting, contract administration, or procurement. Experience drafting and/or negotiating contract terms and monitoring or renewing agreements. Electric cooperative or electric utility experience is preferred. Preferred Certification Professional certification such as

CPCM, CFCM, CCCM, CPSM, CPPO, CPPB

, or an equivalent credential is preferred. Candidates without a certification should have the ability to obtain one within a timeframe established by management. Join Brazos Electric and bring your contracting expertise to a collaborative team where sound judgment, strong partnerships, and effective contract management make a meaningful impact . We encourage you to apply at https://joblinkapply.com/Joblink/6972 Brazos Electric Power Cooperative, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The company does not sponsor employment visas, including H-1B visas, and does not participate in student visa training extensions or related employer-supported work authorization programs, including F-1 OPT or STEM OPT, due to administrative limitations. With a history dating back to 1941, Brazos Electric has grown and evolved over the years to serve the changing needs of our member-owner co-ops and their customers throughout Texas. Brazos Electric Cooperative provides transmission and distribution services for 16 Texas electric co-ops whose service territory extends across 68 counties from the Texas Panhandle to Houston. Those 16 co-ops are the member-owners of Brazos Electric, and our board of directors is comprised of one representative from each of our member-owners. Brazos Electric offers competitive pay and benefits for you and your family, a welcoming culture, and the opportunity to advance.

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