Contracts Specialist - Clean Energy Programs
Contracts Specialist - Clean Energy Programs
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Job Description
Title: Contracts Specialist Clean Energy Programs
Location: Newark New Jersey
Employment Type: Full-Time Hybrid (3 days a week in office)
About Us
CARIAN is a purpose-driven women-owned consulting and advisory firm exclusively focused on the utilities and power sectors. Our teams are trusted by leading electric utilities and engineering firms to deliver large-scale capital projects with integrity precision and speed. We specialize in program management field execution oversight and business intelligence services that power the nations critical infrastructure.
Position Overview
CARIAN is hiring a Contracts Specialist Clean Energy Programs to support a major clean energy initiative for a utility client. This role will provide full lifecycle contract management from supporting RFP development and contract negotiations to execution compliance tracking and closeout. Youll work cross-functionally with project managers procurement legal and other client stakeholders to ensure contracts are structured effectively and drive performance aligned with regulatory and business goals.
This is a high-impact role ideal for a professional with strong contract acumen utility or infrastructure experience and a detail-oriented mindset.
Responsibilities
Manage contract lifecycle from scope development and solicitation through execution and closeout
Draft review and negotiate scopes of work pricing structures and contract terms
Identify key contract obligations and risks; prepare summaries and ensure all requirements are documented and tracked
Monitor supplier performance and support resolution of contractual issues or disputes
Maintain contract records templates and compliance documentation in alignment with program and corporate standards
Collaborate with internal and client-side stakeholders including Legal Procurement Risk and Program Management
Contribute to process improvements and documentation of contracting workflows
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree and 5 years of experience in contract administration or legal support
or a JD and 3 years of relevant experienceDemonstrated understanding of contract drafting negotiation and lifecycle management
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and contract management tools
Valid U.S. drivers license and ability to travel to client sites in New Jersey as needed
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in utility clean energy or energy efficiency programs
Familiarity with procurement processes and supplier performance management
General knowledge of contract law UCC or FIDIC contract formats
Experience with SAP Ariba SharePoint PowerAdvocate or similar systems
Business or technical writing experience
PMP certification
Why CARIAN
Purpose-driven work Help deliver infrastructure that powers communities
Industry reputation Trusted by leading utilities for our reliability and results
Career growth Opportunities to lead major programs and mentor high-performing teams
Collaborative culture Join a team that values delivery excellence and long-term relationships
Competitive total rewards Strong compensation full benefits 401(k) match and meaningful work
CARIAN takes pride in being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race color sex age national origin religion sexual orientation citizenship gender identity veteran status disability or any legally protected class.
As a Woman-Owned Business Enterprise CARIAN is committed to providing employment opportunities to women veterans and underrepresented minorities.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
