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Omaha Public Power District · 1 day ago

Contracts and Strategy Manager

positionOmaha, NE
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$131K/yr - $164K/yr
date7+ years exp

Omaha Public Power District is a significant public power utility serving over 850,000 people. The Contracts and Strategy Manager will maximize the value of OPPD generation assets by leading strategy development and managing energy resource contracts, while collaborating with various internal teams to ensure compliance and resolve issues throughout the contract lifecycle.

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Responsibilities

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
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
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

Qualification

Contract ManagementStrategy DevelopmentEnergy MarketingRegulatory KnowledgeCross-Functional LeadershipCommunication SkillsRelationship BuildingProblem Solving

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

Preferred

Master's degree or Juris Doctorate
Demonstrated leadership of cross functional teams
Ability to absorb and summarize complex issues for non-technical audiences

Company

Omaha Public Power District

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Omaha Public Power District is a public electric utility in the state of Nebraska.
dateFounded in 1946
location
Omaha, Nebraska, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://www.oppd.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Javier Fernandez
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Kate W. Brown
CIO and Vice President Building Services
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