Senior Contract Administrator

Itron, Inc.

. Support the full contract lifecycle, including contract preparation, review, negotiation, administration, and execution .

Posted 10/19/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in contract administration and negotiation, with a strong focus on compliance, risk management, and stakeholder communication. Proficient in managing multiple priorities and complex transactions while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Contract AdministrationContract NegotiationCommercial ContractingRisk AssessmentStakeholder Communication

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Hard Skills

Contract DraftingContract ReviewContract Lifecycle ManagementCommercial JudgmentData Quality ManagementOperational ReportingContractual ObligationsTerms and Conditions AnalysisGap AnalysisCompliance Analysis

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsProblem-SolvingCollaborationCustomer-Centric ServiceEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeSalesforceCongaElectronic Signature SolutionsApproval Workflow Processes

Industry Keywords

UtilityEnergyTechnologyTelecommunicationsInfrastructure

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the full contract lifecycle, including contract preparation, review, negotiation, administration, and execution
Draft, review, revise, negotiate, process, and administer commercial agreements, including master sales agreements, order documents, amendments, statements of work, and change orders
Partner with internal stakeholders and customers to negotiate contract terms supporting business objectives while managing risk
Review statements of work, change orders, and related documentation for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with established agreements
Review and respond to contractual terms and conditions in requests for proposals (RFPs)
Conduct agreement reviews and gap analyses to identify contractual inconsistencies, obligations, and third-party flow-down requirements
Support timely contract execution and lifecycle management through established systems and processes
Analyze contracts for compliance with company policies, legal requirements, government specifications, and applicable standards
Identify contractual risks, non-standard provisions, and business concerns, escalating issues when required
Maintain accurate contract records and documentation in contract lifecycle management systems
Monitor agreement requests, pending actions, commitments, and reporting metrics
Serve as a business partner to Sales, Legal, Pricing, Deal Desk, Finance, Delivery Services, and other stakeholders
Manage multiple simultaneous transactions and changing priorities
Communicate contract considerations, risks, requirements, and recommendations to stakeholders
Contribute to contract templates, playbooks, tools, standard processes, policies, procedures, and governance improvements
Apply problem-solving techniques to unique contractual situations
Share knowledge and best practices
Operate within approved contracting frameworks, standard terms, and risk guidelines
Maintain ownership of transaction coordination and stakeholder communication through escalation and resolution

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Legal Studies, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
5+ years of experience in contract administration, contract negotiation, commercial contracting, or a related field
Working knowledge of commercial contract principles, including contractual obligations, liabilities, terms, renewals, indemnities, and risk allocation concepts
Experience drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and administering customer-facing commercial agreements
Strong commercial judgment with the ability to assess risk, identify issues, and determine when escalation is appropriate
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, complex transactions, and competing deadlines in a dynamic environment
Excellent organizational skills with a strong attention to accuracy, detail, and data quality
Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build productive relationships across diverse stakeholder groups
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and related business productivity tools
Demonstrated commitment to customer-centric service, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment while maintaining ownership of assigned responsibilities
Experience using Salesforce, Conga, or other contract lifecycle management (CLM) platforms
Familiarity with electronic signature solutions and approval workflow processes
Understanding of contracting principles related to hardware sales, professional services, software licensing, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), maintenance, and support agreements
Experience creating or maintaining operational reports and metrics such as contract cycle times, queue management, aging reports, or performance dashboards
Experience supporting a shared services, center of excellence, or global contracting organization
Knowledge of utility, energy, technology, telecommunications, or infrastructure industries
Experience collaborating within highly matrixed organizations and cross-functional teams
Travel: 1-10%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefit package
Financial programs
Social programs
Health and wellbeing programs
Paid vacation
401k matching
Employee stock purchase program
Hybrid work schedule