Contract Analyst

General Summary

GTI Energy, the nation’s leading research, development, and training organization serving energy markets, has an opportunity for a Contract Analyst within its Legal & Contracts group in Des Plaines, IL. The qualified candidate will assist attorneys and other personnel by drafting and reviewing a variety of industry & government contractual documents, implementing/administering a contract management system, and supporting various legal matters within the corporation. We anticipate the Contract Analyst’s initial duties will be 40% reviewing and drafting contracts such as NDAs and contract amendments, 30% assisting in the implementation of a contract management system then administering the system, and 30% assisting with government contracting matters.

Why GTI Energy?

GTI Energy offers generous benefits, competitive salaries, career advancement, and the opportunity to work in a professional R&D environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are proud of what we do because our work matters. GTI Energy is working toward solving global energy challenges in transitioning to a low-carbon economy. We have a proven track record in producing innovative ideas and commercializing solutions to deliver clean and reliable energy. At GTI Energy, we deliver innovative technology solutions for safe, efficient, and responsible energy.

So, what does that mean for you? You will work in a positive and respectful work culture that fosters growth, collaboration, and opportunity. You will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits, while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement of delivering clean energy to the world.

Work Location

The position will be based in the Chicagoland area at the GTI Energy Headquarters. We offer a hybrid/core work week, where employees are remote Mondays and Fridays, and required to be on-site Tuesday through Thursday.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare, draft, and review standard documents and routine and moderately complex contracts (e.g., NDAs, contract amendments).
• Undertake research on various issues related to contracts, corporate matters, and other relevant areas.
• Assist in the implementation and administration of a contract management system, including development and maintenance of contract templates.
• Provide guidance and support to cross-functional teams on contract-related matters (e.g., accounting, purchasing, and business unit project managers).
• Provide contracting advice and recommendations in consultation with a supervisor and/or attorney, as appropriate.
• Contribute to overall objectives and goals of the organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Other Characteristics

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to effectively manage time, competing priorities, and multiple tasks
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to:
• Exercise independent judgement, problem-solve, and independently manage workload
• Operate in a solution and action-oriented manner
• Deliver high quality work product in a timely fashion
• Thoroughly learn the operations, objectives, and success factors of a business to effectively partner with stakeholders to help achieve objectives (e.g., develop thorough knowledge of a business unit, and its services and technology)
• Contribute effectively as a member of a team to achieve desired results (e.g., demonstrating personal ownership and setting high standards of excellence; proactively offering suggestions and alternatives to improve team and project performance; and demonstrating effective teamwork in and across functions and working in a collaborative fashion)
• Understand and apply balancing risk with potential reward (e.g., by communicating effectively the consequences associated with risks and gains relative to one's daily work and specific assignments, and approaching problems with curiosity, open-mindedness and a positive viewpoint)
  

Education And Experience

• Experience reviewing and drafting contractual documents and strong understanding of legal/contract terminology.
• Eagerness and desire to learn government contracting and GTI Energy’s government contracting systems
• Experience implementing and/or administering a contract management system (with preference for implementing/administering Lexion products).Government contracting experience is preferred (drafting and reviewing government contracts, subrecipient monitoring). Alternatively, eagerness and demonstrated interest in learning government contracting.
• Experience in corporate, nonprofit, research and development, or energy sectors is preferred.
• Contract management certificate (e.g., CPCM™, CFCM™, CCCM™, and CCMA, or similar) is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other relevant software applications.
  
  

EEO Statement

GTI Energy is committed to developing a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodation, please e-mail us at HumanResources@gti.energy and we’ll work with you to meet your accessibility needs. You must have legal authorization to work for GTI Energy on your date of hire with no further action required by GTI Energy. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and give consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, or genetic information.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)