Contract Specialist II

The Nature Conservancy; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) plan with employer match

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy is seeking a Contracts Specialist II to manage authority structures, advise on signing rights, and draft DOAs. The role involves supervising file compilation, coordinating with Internal Audit, and mentoring other CCSs while improving workflows with the Legal Department.

You will lead trainings, supervise contract processes, and help develop standard templates to support efficient contracting across business units.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years experience or equivalent combination.
• Previous contracting experience, coursework, or dedicated training.
• Organizational skills and 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.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead in creating and delivering trainings to Contracts Specialists, Administrators, Project and Award Managers.
• Mentor other CCSs and supervise staff involved in compiling auditable contract files.
• Work with Legal to develop new Standard Agreement templates and improve workflows.
• Advise staff on authority to sign agreements and update DOA lists.
• Supervise tracking systems and reminders for project deadlines, products, and payments.

Skills

Contracting experience

Project management

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Experience with multiple projects

Guidelines interpretation

Business writing/editing

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree and 3 years experience or equivalent

Job description

Contracts Specialist II

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.

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
• andExperience 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/orExperience 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. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.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. To quote a popular saying at TNC, "you’ll join for the mission, and stay for the people."

What We Bring

Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world!

• 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

Learn more about our Benefits and Perks here. We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports the health and well-being of the people we employ.

Equal Opportunity

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.