Job Posting End Date

11-24-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Please note: This position is posted in a range, and an offer will be made based on the candidate's qualifications.

Responsible for negotiating and writing contracts for services with outside vendors working in conjunction with business unit personnel. Develop negotiating strategy including developing cost of ownership models, develop multiple price models, cost containment models, and pricing caps and indices. Write modifications to existing agreements and work with the Legal department as necessary to protect the interest of AEP. Demonstrates ability to work beyond routine assignments by solving transactions/problems of moderate complexity. Seeks out new opportunities and areas of learning which increase value to organization. Understand each party’s interests in a negotiation and offer solutions to requested changes that meet those interests. Apply issue recognition and understand how issue recognition fits into the negotiation process.

Job Description

What You'll Do:

• Develop and implement training on contract administration and advise contract owners of their responsibilities regarding contract management verification of completion of services and invoice approvals.
• Understand the parameters of the boilerplate terms and offer solutions to requested changes for standard variances from terms.
• Leads in the preparation and presentation of complex contracts and resolving contract related issues.
• Write modifications to existing agreements using various models.
• Lead the negotiation process through strategy development, issue recognition, and escalation of issues for moderately complex negotiations.
• Define and apply best/worst case scenarios.
• Apply various price models, cost containment models, pricing caps, total cost-of-ownership model, and indices.
• Demonstrate moderate experience in a range of subject categories relevant to areas of contract responsibility.
• Manage vendor communications, complex contract negotiations and dispute resolutions of vendor/contractor issues.
• Assist the station in the development of competitive bid packages, bid evaluations, negotiations strategy, scope definition, notifications, etc. 

What We're Looking For:
Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field of study. Juris Doctorate is preferred.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 4 years of related contract and/or supply chain experience or related experience in work activities and projects. 

Other Requirements:

• Follow policies, practices, standards, and rules of the company and those regulations and procedures required externally.
• Apply problem-solving skills and use creativity in problem solving. 
• Excellent typing and basic computer skills required.

Must establish and maintain a permanent residence within a 45-minute safe drive time to the D.C. Cook Nuclear Power Plant.

What You'll Get:

In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

The power of AEP comes from our valued team of unique employees...the best in the business! We're proud to be one of the largest electric energy companies in the U.S., powering over 5 million homes and businesses, spanning across 11 states. We’re passionate about making an innovative difference in the communities we serve. We’re powering the future – today!

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-008

Compensation Range:

$63,496.00 - $128,688.00

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.  

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