Contract Specialist

CGC•Washington, DC

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Contract Specialist supports day-to-day procurement operations for the Operations & Finance (“FinOps”) team, partnering closely with Legal, Risk, and other internal stakeholders. This role is responsible for executing compliant procurement processes, administering contracts and vendor relationships, and maintaining accurate documentation in accordance with federal procurement regulations. The Contract Specialist reports to the Procurement Manager and is a remote position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and directly related experience.
3+ years of professional experience with clean energy investments, investment operations, compliance, audit.
Strong project management skills, including communication, critical thinking, coordination, scheduling and task management.
Excellent organizational skills, with demonstrated experience prioritizing multiple workstreams based on substance, urgency, and capacity.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively across geographically distributed teams.
Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities, including analytical judgment and sound decision-making.
Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Effective interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work with management and a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
Strong computer skills, including advanced Excel capabilities.
Commitment to climate finance and the energy transition.
Willingness to travel occasionally in support of programs.
Ability to perform prolonged desk and computer-based work.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business administration preferred.
Preference for specialization (minor, supplemental coursework, or prior experience) in Data Analytics, Information Systems, or equivalent.
experience with macros, programming, and/or business intelligence tools is a plus.
1+ year experience with Power BI or other business intelligence in both creating and maintaining advanced (customized) reporting tools.

Responsibilities

Execute day-to-day procurement activities, including coordinating procurement workflows, supporting event-related purchasing, conducting internal file reviews and audits, and interfacing with network partners on procurement actions.
Ensure all procurement activities comply with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Uniform Guidance (UG), and other applicable policies; maintain complete, accurate, and audit-ready procurement files and documentation, ensuring compliance with federal and internal standards.
Conduct market research, prepare and issue requests for proposals (RFPs), requests for quotes (RFQs), and all contract documents in alignment with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and the FAR.
Track, monitor and report procurement activities, expenditures, and cost-saving initiatives to senior leadership.
Work closely with Finance and Legal to streamline procurement processes while providing guidance on procurement matters, best practices, and federal compliance requirements.
Participate in calls and meetings to support stakeholder coordination and relationship management, and complete special assignments and projects as requested.