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 nation’s 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. You’ll 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.

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Why CARIAN?

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.