Commercial Operations Associate

CleanSpark (Nasdaq: CLSK), is a market-leading data center developer with a proven track record of success. We control a portfolio of more than 1.8 GW of power, land, and data centers across the United States powered by globally competitive energy prices. Sitting at the intersection of Bitcoin, energy, operational excellence, and capital stewardship, we optimize our infrastructure to deliver superior returns to our shareholders. Monetizing low-cost, high reliability energy by producing a global emerging critical resource – compute – positions us to prosper in an ever-changing world.

Visit our website at www.cleanspark.com.

Job Overview
The Commercial Operations Associate supports CleanSpark’s AI data center projects through procurement, contract administration, and financial analysis. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Commercial Operations, this role evaluates vendor proposals, analyzes budget variances, resolves commercial issues, and recommends actions to support project delivery.

Key Responsibilities
- Analyze project budgets, forecasts, and expenditures; recommend actions to address variances.

- Evaluate vendor proposals and recommend suppliers based on cost, terms, delivery, and risk.

- Negotiate commercial terms within delegated authority and coordinate required approvals.

- Review contracts and change orders; recommend responses to commercial risks and vendor issues.

- Investigate and resolve nonroutine procurement, invoice, and payment discrepancies.

- Apply commercial policies and financial controls, escalating matters outside delegated authority.

- Improve procurement, contract administration, and financial reporting processes.

- Prepare reports highlighting commercial trends, risks, and recommended actions.

- Maintain accurate commercial records and project data in company systems.

- Coordinate agreements, vendor onboarding, and approvals with Legal and business partners.

- Partner with project teams and vendors to resolve commercial issues and support project delivery.

- Support audits and compliance reviews; recommend corrective actions.

- Perform additional duties as assigned.

This role requires professionalism, respect, strong communication, and the ability to work well with others in a team-oriented, inclusive environment.

Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, construction management, operations, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

- Two or more years of relevant experience in commercial operations, procurement, financial analysis, or contract administration.

- Experience independently evaluating commercial issues and making business recommendations.

- Ability to analyze budgets, evaluate vendor proposals, and review commercial terms.

- Sound judgment in applying policies, resolving nonroutine issues, and recognizing approval requirements.

- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience with project or financial systems such as Oracle Primavera Cloud, Unifier, Tipalti, or NetSuite.

- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

- Ability to travel and support time-sensitive business needs as required.

Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in data centers, construction, engineering, energy, or other capital-intensive industries.

- Experience with vendor negotiations, commercial risk, change orders, or procurement and financial process improvements.