Contract Specialist Jobs in New York

About CGC

CGC is a nonprofit investment firm that finances and originates clean energy, water, and resilient infrastructure projects to accelerate clean air, clean water, and affordable energy for communities across America. We collaborate with the public and private sectors to bridge financing gaps and mobilize private capital into projects that deliver measurable economic and environmental impact at scale. Every dollar we invest is structured to multiply, generating durable returns for people, markets, and the environment. Over the past decade, CGC has demonstrated the power of public-private investment by helping catalyze economic accelerators nationwide and mobilizing billions of dollars toward affordable clean energy and resilient infrastructure. Our model fills market gaps, unlocks private capital, and proves that economic growth and environmental progress can advance together.

A Career at CGC

A career at the CGC is grounded in impact. Our six core values guide how we invest and how we work together.
Innovation drives creative solutions and continuous improvement.
Mission-Driven Focus keeps long-term impact at the center of every decision.
Partnership shapes how we mobilize capital and build trust-based relationships.
Accountability defines our stewardship and commitment to results.
Collaboration strengthens cross-functional teamwork and shared responsibility.
Transparency ensures open communication and integrity in how we operate.

Our culture is fast-paced, rigorous, and purpose-driven. If you are motivated by solving complex challenges, building new markets, and delivering measurable impact within a collaborative team, CGC offers a platform to do that work with purpose.

Job Summary

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.

Essential Duties

• Procurement Operations Support: 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.
• Compliance & Documentation: 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.
• Solicitation & Contract Administration: 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.
• Performance Monitoring & Reporting: Track, monitor and report procurement activities, expenditures, and cost-saving initiatives to senior leadership.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Work closely with Finance and Legal to streamline procurement processes while providing guidance on procurement matters, best practices, and federal compliance requirements.
• Special Projects & Stakeholder Engagement: Participate in calls and meetings to support stakeholder coordination and relationship management, and complete special assignments and projects as requested.

Required Skills and Abilities

• 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; experience with macros, programming, and/or business intelligence tools is a plus.
• Commitment to climate finance and the energy transition.
• Willingness to travel occasionally in support of programs.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and directly related experience. 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.
• 5+ years of professional experience with clean energy investments, investment operations, compliance, audit.
• 1+ year experience with Power BI or other business intelligence in both creating and maintaining advanced (customized) reporting tools.

Compensation and Benefits

• The salary range for the Contract Specialist position is between $117,715 – $132,549 annually, based on experience. Final compensation will be commensurate with experience, skills, and overall qualifications, and may vary from the stated range as appropriate.
• The Contract Specialist will be eligible for an annual bonus based on job and organizational performance.
• The benefits offered for the Contract Specialist include health insurance, 401k, vacation leave and sick leave.

CGC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building an inclusive workplace and advancing equitable economic and environmental outcomes nationwide. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.