Contract Specialist II

USA The Nature Conservancy; Virginia; Hybride; USD 59 000 - 94 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Nature Conservancy is seeking a Contracts Specialist II to manage delegation of authority and advise staff on signatory roles. The role includes maintaining DOA lists and coordinating with the Legal Department.

You will lead trainings, mentor teammates, and supervise contract file compilations and tracking systems while developing standard templates to streamline workflows for conservation projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 3 years of experience in contracting.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for cross-functional teams.
• Experience with business process analysis and improving workflows.

Responsabilités

• Oversee DOA (delegation of authority) processes and update lists.
• Draft and issue new DOAs; coordinate with Legal.
• Supervise file compilations for contractual agreements and audits.
• Lead trainings for Contracts Specialists and staff.
• Mentor CCSs; possibly supervise Contracts Administrators.
• Develop standard agreement templates with Legal; improve workflows.
• Improve tracking systems for projects and payments.
• Coordinate with Internal Audit as needed.

Connaissances

Contracting experience

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Project management

Guidelines interpretation

Business writing

Editing

Proofreading

Cross-functional teamwork

Formation

Bachelor’s degree

Description du poste

What We Can Achieve Together:

The Contracts Specialist II will understand their BUs’ delegations of authority and power of attorney structure, advise staff on who has authority to sign various agreements, be able to update the DOA list, and draft/issue new DOAs as needed. In addition, they will be able to navigate complicated authority issues with the Legal Department as necessary. The Contract Specialist II will supervise others’ compilations auditable files for all contractual agreements, interact with Internal Audit as necessary, supervise the BUs’ tracking systems, supervise systems used to remind Project or Award Managers about project deadlines, products, and payments. Improve systems as needed. The Contracts Specialist II will take the lead in creating and delivering trainings to other Contracts Specialists, Contracts Administrators, Project and Award Managers, and the Contracts Community of Practice. Trainings will focus on TNC contractual agreements and related processes. They will also be expected to serve as mentors to other CCSs. May supervise Contracts Administrators and Contracts Specialists. The Contracts Specialist II will also work closely with the Legal Department to develop new Standard Agreement templates, improve workflows, and more.

We're Looking for You:

Are you looking for work you can believe in? At TNC we strive to embody a philosophy of Work that You Can Believe in where you can feel like you are making a difference every day. We’re looking for someone with strong experience in providing a full range of administrative support. The ideal candidate should have exceptional communication and collaboration skills and experience in various contracts related tasks This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing mission of conservation by directing and shaping the work of our team!

What You’ll Bring:

Bachelor’s degree and 3 years experience or equivalent combination; Previous contracting experience, coursework, or dedicated training; Organizational skills and experience with attention to detail; Experience managing and implementing multiple projects; Experience interpreting guidelines to achieve desired results; Experience with business process analysis and/or improvement; Experience in business writing, editing, and proofreading; Experience organizing time and managing various activities to meet deadlines; and Experience working with cross-functional teams.

Desired Qualifications

Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experiences are appreciated; Ability to implement complex processes; Ability to analyze information for the purpose of preparing reports, coordinating activities, and solving problems; Ability to apply research skills; Ability to use existing technology to achieve desired results; and/or Experience in supporting Financial and/or Legal processes.

Salary Information:

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $59,179-94,000.

This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate’s actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.

Who We Are:

The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our mission and guided by our values, which include respect for all people, communities, and cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s many reasons to love life inside TNC. One goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. In addition to the requirements in our job postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job and consider each applicant’s unique experience.

Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.

To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you’ll join for the mission, and stay for the people.”

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization is a priority, and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.

TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process.

The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role,

We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.

What We Bring:

• TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits.