Division Contracts & Compliance Lead

The Nature Conversancy; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy is seeking a Contract Specialist to serve as the primary contracts resource for the Western US and Canada Division. You will work with Contract Managers, Program Managers, and Legal staff to support contract development, review, and implementation across assigned areas.

Responsibilities include due diligence, agreement development, amendments, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies and Delegation of Authority.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3 years' related experience or equivalent combination.
• TNC Certified Contract Specialist (CCS) certification or ability to obtain certification within established timeframes.
• Experience developing or administering contracts, agreements, amendments, or related business documents.
• Non-profit experience in a similar role/capacity, preferred
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply established policies, procedures, and business requirements.
• Experience developing and maintaining productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders including state directors, project managers, legal and HR (influence without authority).
• Experience using contract management systems, document management systems, financial systems, or related technology platforms.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contracts resource for assigned Pods, Business Units, and Division Priorities.
• Manage intake, project consultation, due diligence review, agreement development, legal coordination, approval routing, signature management, amendments, and contract closeout activities.
• Monitor agreement status, deliverables, contractual obligations, and compliance requirements.
• Support contract execution and implementation activities.
• Ensure contract compliance with organizational policies, procedures, Delegation of Authority requirements, and risk management practices.
• Partner with Legal, Finance, Grants, and Operations to support effective contract management.
• Partner with Project Managers, Program Managers, Award Managers, and other staff throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Provide guidance regarding contract procedures, templates, documentation requirements, approval pathways, and organizational requirements.
• Collaborate across the Division contracts structure to ensure coordinated service delivery.
• Participate in and support the Contracts Community of Practice (CCoP).
• Promote consistent contracting practices, tools, and procedures across the Division.
• Contribute to process improvements, system enhancements, organizational initiatives, and change management efforts.
• Build productive working relationships that promote collaboration, accountability, and effective stewardship of organizational resources.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations, Finance, Legal Studies, Environmental Policy, Public Administration or related field

Job description

The Nature Conservancy is seeking a Contract Specialist to serve as the primary contracts resource for the Western US and Canada Division. You will work with Contract Managers, Program Managers, and Legal staff to support contract development, review, and implementation across assigned areas.

Responsibilities include due diligence, agreement development, amendments, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies and Delegation of Authority.