Contracts Analyst

This position will be open to internal and external applicants and will close on Sunday, January 18, 2026.

This position pays between $64,400 to $80,500 and is based on skills, experience and education of the successful candidate.

About This Opportunity
Help keep New Mexico connected and compliant. At New Mexico Gas Company, we're committed to delivering reliable service while upholding the highest legal and regulatory standards. As a Contracts Analyst, you'll assist with sourcing strategies, vendor coordination, and contract compliance-work that ensures smooth operations for the communities we serve. If you're detail-oriented and ready to grow in a role that blends legal precision with real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities
This list does not reflect the job duties in their entirety

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  Assists in the selection and development of suppliers by preparing evaluation criteria, assist with negotiations, implementing contracts, and managing and reviewing supplier performance and improvement targets to ensure goals are met such as cost, service, and quality.
• Participates in the RFI/RFQ/RFP process under direction by preparing draft materials, coordinating responses, and review proposals to support sourcing decisions.
• Assists in the development of sourcing strategies by gathering and organizing data related to financial performance, vendor profiles, and expenditure to support broader strategic initiatives.
• Supports the implementation of sourcing plans by coordinating documentation timelines, assisting with basic implementation tasks, and maintaining certificates of insurance to ensure continuous and current coverage for all vendors.
• Assists with policy documentation and compliance by supporting adherence to work standards and regulatory requirements through recordkeeping, communication, and inputting all new contracts and amendments into the contracting database.

Successful Candidate Must Have:

• A valid driver's license
• A Bachelor's degree in a related field
• 4 years of related experience
• Preferences: Experience negotiating contracts, with an emphasis on construction-related agreements, and familiarity with working with vendors and assisting in the Request for Proposal (RFP) process.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Office environment. Occasional in-state travel is required.