IT Contract Administrator (Hybrid)
04/09/2025Locations East Berlin, Connecticut
Job Description
IT Contract Administrator (Hybrid)
04/09/2025Locations: East Berlin, Connecticut
Our Team
Responsible for all contract matters relative to specific contracts, from initial planning through project execution and contract closeout for various IT Master Service Provider contracts. Develop and maintain relationships with MSP Leads and monitor the overall management of the contract including ongoing monitoring and evaluation of performance/SLAs (Service Level Agreements). The individual will act as a liaison to the Procurement Department. Ensure continuity and follow-up on the proper execution and charges for contracted work.
Essential Functions:
- Working with Product Center Managers and Procurement, develops contract requirements relative to specific contracts, defines contractor performance expectations in conjunction with Project Management Office, negotiates with vendors and monitors contract compliance.
- Provides administration of contracts including review of rates, contract schedules, SLAs, etc. Works with Product Center Managers and Line of Business Directors on contract strategy for managing risks and claims.
- Participates on negotiating committees to establish contract structure, price, terms and conditions and other pertinent contract conditions.
- Communicates and coordinates (is the primary interface) with product center directors and managers, on contract, RFP, RFQ related matters.
- Builds and maintains vendor relationships.
- Establishes and executes a strong scope control process to contain out-of-scope charges.
- Tracks errors, problems, reworks and aggressively pursues back charges and warranty claims.
- Carefully monitors the contractor’s subcontracting process to reduce the chances for irregularities.
- Monitors vendor payments, reducing occurrence of duplicate charges, charges not billable under contract, overpayment errors. Periodically audits contractor invoices.
- Assures good documentation of contract decisions, closeouts and appropriate filing of all documents.
Technical Knowledge/Skill:
- Basic knowledge of contract administration principles, contracts and the application of contract administration including legal terms and conditions
- Ability to comprehend the applications of various types of insurance and taxes
- Ability to represent the Business and Eversource with assertive but tactful authority
- Ability to negotiate issues in a manner that achieves successful results
- Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn computer technology including Maximo, Word, PowerBI, PowerPoint or similar applications
- Strong Excel skills, with knowledge of Power Query
- SharePoint – Knowledge of Lists, document tracking and archiving, basic page development
- Analytical skills for reviewing, consolidating, and summarizing data
- Understanding of contracting fundamentals, negotiation, and procurement processes
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including formal presentations
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Excellent analytical skills
- Ability to initiate appropriate actions and to work independently
- Ability to maintain well organized and easily retrieved files
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Computer Science, Finance, related discipline or equivalent experience
Experience:
- Three (3) to five (5) years of closely related contract administration is required
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Compensation and Benefits:
Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program.Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive.The annual salary range for this position is:
$90,900.00-$101,000.00Worker Type:
RegularNumber of Openings:
1Emergency Response:
Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.
EEO Statement:
Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.
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Eversource is always looking for employees who share the values that help make us one of the leading energy companies in the country. Our Corporate areas work collaboratively and strategically with all areas of the business to set policy and drive strategic direction. We create value for our business areas by delivering consistent, quality, cost-effective services, and leading change to build a more engaged workplace and a performance culture. You'll have a variety of opportunities to further your career. We have a great working environment, excellent compensation and benefit programs, and opportunities for growth and development.
Learn more about careers in IT, Finance/Accounting, Legal, Human Resources and Corporate Relations.
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We are Eversource
At Eversource, our mission is to safely deliver reliable energy and superior customer service to our electric, natural gas and water customers across New England. We do this ethically, respectfully and honestly to meet the expectations of our customers, regulators and ourselves.
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Our goal is to remain the best energy company in the nation, and to be the first with carbon-neutral operations by 2030.
We will achieve this by valuing the diversity of employees who bring different perspectives to the table. We are committed to:
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- Leveraging the talent, unique perspectives, cultural and life experiences of every employee to ensure our continued success.
- Attracting, developing and retaining a diverse workforce that can work together to meet the changing needs of the customers we serve while delivering reliable energy and superior customer service.
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Job Description
IT Contract Administrator (Hybrid)
04/09/2025Locations: East Berlin, Connecticut
Our Team
Responsible for all contract matters relative to specific contracts, from initial planning through project execution and contract closeout for various IT Master Service Provider contracts. Develop and maintain relationships with MSP Leads and monitor the overall management of the contract including ongoing monitoring and evaluation of performance/SLAs (Service Level Agreements). The individual will act as a liaison to the Procurement Department. Ensure continuity and follow-up on the proper execution and charges for contracted work.
Essential Functions:
- Working with Product Center Managers and Procurement, develops contract requirements relative to specific contracts, defines contractor performance expectations in conjunction with Project Management Office, negotiates with vendors and monitors contract compliance.
- Provides administration of contracts including review of rates, contract schedules, SLAs, etc. Works with Product Center Managers and Line of Business Directors on contract strategy for managing risks and claims.
- Participates on negotiating committees to establish contract structure, price, terms and conditions and other pertinent contract conditions.
- Communicates and coordinates (is the primary interface) with product center directors and managers, on contract, RFP, RFQ related matters.
- Builds and maintains vendor relationships.
- Establishes and executes a strong scope control process to contain out-of-scope charges.
- Tracks errors, problems, reworks and aggressively pursues back charges and warranty claims.
- Carefully monitors the contractor’s subcontracting process to reduce the chances for irregularities.
- Monitors vendor payments, reducing occurrence of duplicate charges, charges not billable under contract, overpayment errors. Periodically audits contractor invoices.
- Assures good documentation of contract decisions, closeouts and appropriate filing of all documents.
Technical Knowledge/Skill:
- Basic knowledge of contract administration principles, contracts and the application of contract administration including legal terms and conditions
- Ability to comprehend the applications of various types of insurance and taxes
- Ability to represent the Business and Eversource with assertive but tactful authority
- Ability to negotiate issues in a manner that achieves successful results
- Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn computer technology including Maximo, Word, PowerBI, PowerPoint or similar applications
- Strong Excel skills, with knowledge of Power Query
- SharePoint – Knowledge of Lists, document tracking and archiving, basic page development
- Analytical skills for reviewing, consolidating, and summarizing data
- Understanding of contracting fundamentals, negotiation, and procurement processes
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including formal presentations
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Excellent analytical skills
- Ability to initiate appropriate actions and to work independently
- Ability to maintain well organized and easily retrieved files
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Computer Science, Finance, related discipline or equivalent experience
Experience:
- Three (3) to five (5) years of closely related contract administration is required
#corpajd
#LI-NM1
Compensation and Benefits:
Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program.Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive.The annual salary range for this position is:
$90,900.00-$101,000.00Worker Type:
RegularNumber of Openings:
1Emergency Response:
Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.
EEO Statement:
Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.
VEVRRA Federal Contractor
Benefits
Eversource employees are committed to providing reliable energy and superior customer service—and that's why we are committed to providing our employees with a highly competitive total rewards package. In addition to wages and salaries, the benefit programs Eversource offers its employees and family members are a significant part of the total rewards.
