Energy Storage Contract Planning Analyst

The Energy Storage team within Dist Resource Integration is responsible for supporting Con Edisons strategy to advance the deployment and operation of bulk energy storage in New York City and Westchester County. The Contract Administration Manager will support the procurement, contracting, implementation, and ongoing administration of bulk energy storage projects and Utility Dispatch Rights arrangements. The Contract Planning Analyst will manage complex contract-administration activities throughout the contract lifecycle, including procurement support, contract execution, project implementation, milestone tracking, performance monitoring, invoice and payment review, change management, amendments, claims, compliance, contract closeout, and contract administration. The position will work closely with Energy Storage, Procurement, Legal, Finance, Regulatory Affairs, Energy Management, Engineering, Distribution and Transmission Planning, project developers, contractors, consultants, and other internal and external stakeholders. The successful candidate will apply strong commercial, analytical, organizational, and communication skills to support energy storage procurements and contractual arrangements. The position will identify and manage contract obligations, assess project and counterparty risks, resolve issues, and develop recommendations that support timely and effective decisions. This position offers an opportunity to support projects that integrate distribution-system needs with wholesale energy market applications. The selected candidate will contribute to Con Edisons strategic clean energy goals, support New York States Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act objectives and help expand the Companys capabilities to contract for and administer energy storage services while maximizing customer benefits. Required Education/Experience Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of work experience or Master's Degree and 3 years of work experience Preferred Education/Experience Bachelor's Degree in Economics, public policy, business, management and 2 years of work experience including experience in contracts around storage, energy or commodities. Master's Degree in Economics, public policy, business, management and 3 years of work experience including experience in contracts around storage, energy or commodities. Relevant Work Experience Experience administering complex contracts, tracking obligations, managing deliverables, and maintaining contract records, required. Experience supporting competitive procurements, requests for proposals, vendor evaluations, contract awards, or related activities, required. Ability to interpret contract terms and identify commercial, financial, schedule, performance, compliance, and risk implications, required. Experience coordinating change orders, amendments, claims, disputes, extensions, waivers, and other contract modifications, required. Understanding of wholesale energy markets, including capacity, energy, ancillary services, or other market products, required. Familiarity with the New York State Department of Public Service regulatory process, the New York Independent System Operator, and the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, required. Experience tracking project schedules, milestones, risks, issues, deliverables, costs, and performance, required. Demonstrated ability to coordinate work among Legal, Procurement, Finance, Engineering, Operations, Regulatory Affairs, and external counterparties, required. Ability to analyze information, identify trends or discrepancies, and communicate findings through reports, dashboards, presentations, and written recommendations, required. Experience participating in or supporting commercial, procurement, vendor, or contract negotiations, required. Ability to lead workstreams, exercise sound judgment, resolve issues, and escalate risks appropriately, required. Licenses and Certifications Driver's License Required Additional Physical Demands The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays. The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays. Effective interpersonal and stakeholder-management skills Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills Strong contract-administration and commercial coordination skills Well organized, detail oriented, and flexible when handling multiple assignments Ability to drive multiple projects and workstreams to successful completion Ability to interpret contract terms and translate requirements into practical tracking and control processes Ability to develop clear reports, presentations, recommendations, and executive summaries Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Ability to work within tight timeframes and meet strict deadlines Ability to manage confidential commercial, financial, procurement, and contract information appropriately Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams Core Responsibilities Assist in the day-to-day administration of complex contracts supporting bulk energy storage projects and Utility Dispatch Rights arrangements with third-party developers, owners, operators, vendors, and service providers. Support the development and administration of competitive procurements for bulk energy storage projects and related services. Coordinate with Procurement, Legal, Finance, Risk Management, Regulatory Affairs, Engineering, Energy Management, and operating organizations to support contract development, review, approval, and execution. Assist in preparing requests for proposals, procurement schedules, evaluation materials, contract requirements, commercial exhibits, approval documents, and contract-award recommendations. Maintain accurate contract files, obligation registers, milestone schedules, deliverable logs, approval records, notices, correspondence, and related documentation. Track project and counterparty obligations, including development milestones, permitting, interconnection, construction, commercial operation, testing, dispatch availability, reporting, insurance, and other contractual requirements. Monitor contract performance against scope, schedule, pricing, service levels, technical requirements, availability requirements, performance standards, and other contractual obligations. Review invoices, payment requests, milestone submissions, credits, incentives, performance payments, liquidated damages, and other commercial submissions for completeness and compliance with contract terms. Coordinate the review and resolution of contract deviations, change orders, claims, disputes, extensions, waivers, amendments, and other contract modifications. Support the development, implementation, and administration of Utility Dispatch Rights commercial processes, including dispatch obligations, availability requirements, operating responsibilities, data requirements, reporting, metering, communications, and performance verification. Support commercial and financial analysis of energy storage opportunities, including project costs, payment structures, contract risks, performance requirements, market participation, and potential customer benefits. Identify and assess schedule, cost, performance, regulatory, market, operational, and counterparty risks associated with energy storage contracts. Prepare contract-administration summaries, issue logs, decision papers, management reports, dashboards, presentations, and recommendations for senior management. Support regulatory reporting, responses to information requests, white papers, technical conferences, rate case materials, and other regulatory documentation related to bulk energy storage procurement and contracts. Develop and maintain contract-administration procedures, templates, controls, and tracking tools to improve consistency, transparency, and execution. Identify opportunities to improve procurement and contract processes, reduce administrative delays, strengthen controls, and improve project and vendor accountability. Participate in meetings, negotiations, workshops, and presentations with developers, contractors, vendors, consultants, regulators, and other stakeholders. Develop a subject-matter understanding of how bulk energy storage projects may be used to support distribution-system needs and participate in wholesale energy markets. Support analysis of new project opportunities for third-party and utility-owned energy storage. Promote a proactive, customer-focused culture that supports safety, operational excellence, accountability, and strong stakeholder relationships. Perform other related tasks and assignments as required.