Contract Lifecycle/Commercial Operations Manager

Salary : $152,941.28 - $236,851.88 Annually
Location : Monterey, CA
Job Type: Full-Time 1
Job Number: 2026-11-04
Department: Power Supply
Opening Date: 11/04/2026

Description
Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) is seeking a driven Contract Lifecycle/Commercial Operations Manager to join our team! Apply immediately as this posting may close once sufficient applications are received.

Annual Salary Range: $152,941.28 - $236,851.88 annually, depending on qualifications. FLSA Status: ExemptLocation: Monterey, CA; Soquel, CA; Santa Barbara, CA; San Luis Obispo, CA. Hybrid.
ABOUT THE POSITION:
Under the direction of the Senior Power Services Director, the Contract Lifecycle/Commercial Operations Manager maintains 3CE's post-execution contract lifecycle and commercial-operations function and provides direct commercial support to the Director on long-term origination. The role owns obligation trackers, contract milestones, amendments administration, settlement-critical-term records, handoff checklists and commercial correspondence - translating executed agreements into operational, settlement and asset-management requirements - and supports solicitation structuring, term development and execution during origination.

This is a management/senior-professional class focused on contract administration and commercial operations after execution, with a secondary mandate to support the Director on long-term origination (structuring, term development, execution support). It supports the Director (pre-execution) and the Manager of Market Operations (operations) and feeds the independent Settlements back office.

Example of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Support the Senior Power Services Director on long-term origination: assist with solicitation structuring, term sheets, negotiation support and execution for PPAs, ESAs and other longer-dated deals.
• Maintain obligation trackers, milestone calendars and the amendment/settlement-term database for all executed agreements.
• Administer the contract onboarding checklist for every new agreement, capturing meter data, payment terms, settlement triggers, true-up language and RA/REC treatment.
• Monitor and help resolve issues arising during contract administration and the settlement process; manage the commercial dispute process in coordination with Settlements and Legal.
• Provide contract data and interpretation needed by Settlements, Market Operations and asset management.
• Flag contract terms with regulatory implications and hand them to the Power Supply Analyst and Regulatory Affairs, without owning compliance filings.
• Maintain commercial correspondence and issue logs; recommend process improvements; perform related duties as required.

Typical Qualifications
Knowledge of:

• Contract administration, lifecycle management and amendment processes for PPAs, ESAs and related agreements.
• Settlement-critical commercial terms and how contract provisions drive invoicing and settlement.
• Resource adequacy, RPS and REC contract treatment; commercial dispute processes.
• Document control, recordkeeping and Microsoft Office Suite.

Ability to:

• Translate executed contracts into operational and settlement requirements and communicate them across functions.
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready obligation and amendment records.
• Manage commercial issues and disputes with sound judgment and discretion.
• Maintain effective working relationships with counterparties, Legal, Settlements and operations.
• Be thorough and detail oriented.
• Apply strong task prioritization, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Manage multiple priorities and quickly adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
• Take responsibility and work independently, as well as work as a team member.
• Prepare professional written work products.
• Perform quantitative data and statistical analysis and effectively communicate results to others.
• Work accurately and swiftly under pressure.
• Demonstrate patience, tact and courtesy.
• Deliver clear oral communications.

Education and Experience: Any combination of training, education, and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications is:
Education: Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business, finance, economics, law or a closely related field.
AND
Experience: Four (4) or more years of progressively responsible experience in energy contract administration, commercial operations or a closely related field.

Highly desirable: CCA or load-serving-entity experience; PPA/ESA administration experience; CAISO and California compliance familiarity.

Licenses/Certificates: A valid California driver's license and an acceptable driving record may be required.
Supplemental Information
3CE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THIS RECRUITMENT AT ANY TIME BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICANTS.
HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE AS DESIGNATED BY CEO: Current remote workdays are scheduled on Mondays and Thursdays OR Employee may elect to work a 9/80 work schedule with alternating Fridays or Mondays off.

BENEFITS: 3CE offers a competitive benefits structure to its full-time employees.

RETIREMENT: Employees contribute 10% of their salary on a pre-tax basis towards the PARS retirement system, and the employer contributes 10% towards PARS.

HEALTH INSURANCE: 3CE pays 90% employer paid coverage for employee plus family coverage. 100% employer paid for single coverage towards medical, dental, and vision. 3CE contributes up to $2400 annually towards flexible spending benefits and $3600.00 towards HRA.

HEALTH & WELLNESS: 3CE contributes $1,000 per fiscal year for health, wellness, or EV reimbursement.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: 3CE offers 457 deferred compensations.

PTO: 180 hours annually on an accrual basis per pay period.

CELL PHONE ALLOWANCE: This position is eligible for a cell phone allowance of $50.00 monthly.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please submit a cover letter and resume via . Candidates who fail to submit a complete application packet will not be considered or move forward in the selection process. 3CE is not responsible for the failure of internet forms and/or email transmission in submitting your application packet.

Working Conditions: Office or remote-office environment with extended computer use; occasional work outside standard hours around contract and settlement deadlines.
3CE offers a range of employee benefits, including but not limited to:

• 10% Employer Contribution and 10% Employee Contribution to 401(a) Retirement
• Health Premiums Contribution
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer Contribution to Heath Reimbursement Account
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Group Life
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Cell Phone Stipend
• Paid Family Leave Wage Replacement of 12 Weeks After One Year of Employment.

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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes
• No

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I have attached my resume and cover letter to my application under the "Attachments" section. I understand that if I do NOT attach a resume and cover letter to my application, I will not be considered for this vacancy.

• Yes
• No

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I understand that continued employment with Central Coast Community Energy is subject to candidates securing long-term work authorizations needed to work in the United States.

• Yes
• No

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Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

• Yes
• No

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Will you now or in the future require employment visa sponsorship?

• Yes
• No

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I understand that an incomplete application may lead to disqualification from the recruitment process and I have supplied all the applicable information in my application. Examples of incomplete/inaccurate information leading to disqualification include, but are not limited to: noting incorrect department, leaving dates of employment blank, leaving reason for leaving employment blank, leaving duties blank or noting "see resume", etc.

• Yes
• No

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