Contract Manager

California Energy Commission; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

California Energy Commission is seeking a Contracts Manager in the Financial Management Branch of the Administrative & Financial Management Services Division. The role is a supervisory leadership position focused on contract oversight and policy adherence.

The incumbent will supervise the Contracts Unit, act as the subject matter expert for non-IT services contracts, and serve as an in-house consultant to determine funding source applicability, ensuring timely execution of agreements and

Qualifications

• Negotiate high-value, high-risk contracts in alignment with legal, financial, and policy requirements.
• Collaborate closely with diverse stakeholders to ensure agreements are aligned with commission-wide policies and procedures.
• Facilitate the full lifecycle of contracting initiatives, ensuring timely and accurate execution of agreements.
• Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers as a valued business partner.
• Contracts and procurement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Contracts Unit staff and supervise contract administration.
• Serve as subject matter expert for non-IT services contracts and related funding sources applicability.
• Act as in-house consultant to determine applicability of funding sources and ensure compliance.

Skills

Negotiate high-value contracts

Collaborate with stakeholders

Contract lifecycle management

Customer service

Contracts and procurement

Job description

Do you have contracts and leadership experience? California Energy Commission is hiring a Contracts Manager in the Financial Management Branch of the Administrative & Financial Management Services Division. The state classification for this exciting leadership opportunity is Supervisor I.

Our Contracts Manager will be the supervisor for the Contracts Unit to oversee the professional staff who administer contract agreements. The Contracts Manager will also act as the subject matter expert for questions and issues related to non-IT services contracts, and act as an in-house consultant to determine the applicability of funding sources.

CEC is leading the state to a 100 percent clean energy future for all. As the state's primary energy policy and planning agency, the Energy Commission is committed to reducing energy costs and environmental impacts of energy use while ensuring a safe, resilient, and reliable supply of energy.

Desirable Qualifications

• Negotiate high-value, high-risk contracts in alignment with legal, financial, and policy requirements.
• Collaborate closely with diverse stakeholders to ensure agreements are aligned with commission-wide policies and procedures.
• Facilitate the full lifecycle of contracting initiatives, ensuring timely and accurate execution of agreements.
• Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers as a valued business partner.
• Contracts and procurement.

Required Application Package Documents

• Statement of Qualifications (see CalCareers post for instructions).
• Resume – optional but recommended.

Final Filing Deadline: August 26th, 2026

For any questions about the position or application process, please contact [e-mail] to reach the California Energy Commission recruitment team.