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Senior Specialist (Business Contracts), Contract Management

National Grid and Careers
Waltham, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2026

About us

National Grid is hiring a Senior Specialist for our New England Electric Contract Administration & Performance (Engineering) department in Waltham, MA. This is a hybrid role.

Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live.

The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry. To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business.

Job Purpose

The New England Electric Contract Administration & Performance (Engineering) team monitors, supports, and evaluates Master Service Agreement (MSA) performance and contractual relationships for outsourced electric engineering and design contracts for National Grid.

Key Accountabilities

Support MSA Engineering and Design contract compliance, interpretation, monitoring, performance and related systems and data analysis to ensure the annual electric capital construction workplan assigned to contracted resources is effectively delivered
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  • Support relationships with external contractors along with internal stakeholders including but not limited to Procurement, Engineering/Design, Program/Project Management, project teams, and Construction
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  • Support development and review of MSA framework contract RFPs. Develop, refine, and monitor KPIs. Review contracts and specifications for updates
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  • Support MSA contract issues and escalations
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  • Troubleshoot issues, address concerns and present findings to stakeholders both internal and external fo
  • r Transmission, Distribution Planning, Substation, Protection, and Distribution Design categories of work.
  • Support National Grid restoration efforts during weather events
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Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree is required; an engineering degree is preferre
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5 years of experience working with engineering/design contracts, construction management, project management or engineering require
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  • Experience within the electric utility industry preferre
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  • 5 years of experience developing new programs and leading strategic efforts require
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  • 2 years of experience making presentations to upper management preferred
  • 2 years of experience in SAP/Ariba Guided Buying preferred
2 years of experience in PowerPlan preferred
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Power BI, MS Teams, SharePoint, Power Point, Excel and Word required
  • Valid driver’s license required
  • Ability to perform storm duty support outside of regular working hour
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Salary

$102,000 - $119,000 a year

National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144.

This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.

National Grid is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. National Grid maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Our employment practices are designed to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect throughout the hiring process and during employment. National Grid complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and we encourage a culture of respect for all.

Salary : $102,000 - $119,000

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