AddressSummary
The function is critical in protecting NYPA’s interests as it pertains to legal agreements under which we sell our power products or offer fund awards. The role is responsible for the negotiation, creation, and on-going management of NYPA's contracts and tariffs for its various customers, working directly with NYPA's legal team.
The group serves to ensure that NYPA and the customer are abiding by the rules/regulations outlined in the contract and service tariff (billing, scheduling/settlements, rates, program administration, etc.).
Additionally, the function manages customer relationships with Neighboring States customers, Investor-Owned Utility customers, the Host Community/Relicensing customers, and Authorities.
The position will require participation in NYPA’s regulatory function for our Full Requirement Municipal and Rural Electric Cooperative customers. As the regulator for these customers, the group conducts financial position reviews and regularly answers questions on moratoriums, billing practices, settlement practices, etc.
The role coordinates NYPA’s internal team-based approach by bringing together our business, financial, operational, and legal groups to advance new contracts and/or to resolve existing contract issues. Furthermore, the role interacts externally with customers, FERC, PSC, NYISO, and other stakeholders. #LI-VB1
Responsibilities
- Assist with development of new power contracts including new or modified standard terms and/or conditions.
- Support the trustee item and public hearing processes.
- Assist with contract and tariff management including efficient and effective handling of contracting process.
- Support the periodic quality control and quality assurance activities on the portfolio of executed contracts and standard templates.
- Support the administration of the Power Contracts Summary report.
- Assist in transmission congestion contract management procedures.
- Assist and support the hydropower surplus/ shortfall contractual requirement process and administration.
- Assist with NYPA’s role of regulating the full requirement municipal and cooperative utility customers.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Basic knowledge of the utility industry and NYISO market is required.
- Basic knowledge of economics, finance and contract/ legal concepts and theories.
- Excellent analytical skills required, including demonstrated qualitative and/ or quantitative analysis.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, particularly Word and Excel.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously is required.
- Ability to work in a team environment is required.
- Basic understanding of the various standard legal terms & conditions used in NYPA power contracts.
Education, Experience and Certifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Marketing, Finance, or related discipline is required.
- Analytical experience is preferred.
- Minimum 1 year of experience in utility industry is preferred.
Physical Requirements
Up to 25% travel primarily within NY State.
The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The target salary range for this position is: $79,110.00 - $108,779.00. The salary offered will be determined based on the successful candidates’ relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
The New York Power Authority and Canal Corporation believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents and veterans to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, NYPA/Canals is committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect communities across New York and enthusiastically serve them. We proudly celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race/color, creed/religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, military status, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy and related conditions, familial/marital status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest/criminal conviction record or any other category protected by law.
NYPA/Canals will also provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process related to candidates’ disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, religious observances/practices and/or domestic violence concerns. To request an accommodation, please email accessibility@nypa.gov.
