Contracts Analyst

Job Title: Contracts Analyst

Job Purpose

The Contracts Analyst provides comprehensive support to the Contracts Head and Leads in managing all post-award contract activities. This includes preparing formal correspondence (letters), processing change orders and variations, managing claims, and administering insurance and guarantees. The role also involves organizing and documenting bi-weekly Contracts/Change Management meetings, maintaining accurate contract registers, and assisting in issuing contractual correspondence through DocuSign.

Job Context & Challenges

• Support the administration of Offshore EPCI Contracts for Topsides and Pipelines facilities.
• Ensure compliance with contractual terms and company standards while managing multiple stakeholders and complex change processes.

Key Responsibilities

1. Assist in developing contracting scenarios and strategies for effective Contracting Strategy workshops.
2. Support preparation of technical bid evaluation plans, procedures, and models by providing administrative and coordination assistance.
3. Coordinate with contractors to ensure compliance with contract terms and regulations.
4. Manage post-award activities, including formal correspondence, change orders, claims, and insurance administration.
5. Facilitate negotiations on change orders and claims with EPC contractors and LLI suppliers, in collaboration with Supply and Legal departments.
6. Maintain up-to-date contract registers (e.g., correspondence, change management, claims, insurance & guarantees, SDRs).
7. Review and issue contractual correspondence via DocuSign.
8. Organize, record, and minute bi-weekly Contracts/Change Management meetings.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Quantity Surveying, Commercial, Marketing, Sciences, Engineering, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Law, Communication, Technologies, Mathematics, or Statistics.

Experience

• Minimum 6 years in a business-related function, including at least 2 years in the Oil & Gas industry.
• Experience with Oil & Gas companies, EPC contractors, subcontractors, vendors, or service providers.
• Knowledge in data analytics, reporting, planning, scheduling, contracts, procurement, cost control, lessons learned, and change management.
• Familiarity with international business standards and best practices.
• Proficiency in relevant software tools (e.g., dashboards, data analytics, SAP).
• Experience supporting large-scale integrated operations and project organizations.

Skills

• High proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to resolve complaints and concerns effectively.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Advanced computer literacy and proficiency in professional office applications.

Additional Requirements

• Commitment to Company Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality standards.
• Contribution to Qatarization program (mandatory for expatriate employees).
• Compliance with anti-trust, competition laws, and Company firewall policies.