Senior Contracts Specialist & Training Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

Flexible spending accounts

8% 401(k) employer match

Parental leave

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee assistance program

Other life and work well-being

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy is seeking a Contracts Specialist II to understand the authority structure, advise on who can sign agreements, and support the Legal Department with templates and improved workflows. The role includes supervising file compilation, coordinating with Internal Audit, and leading trainings for the Contracts Community of Practice.

The candidate will mentor others, possibly supervise staff, and help implement stronger contracting processes across business units while

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

Skills

Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of exp

Contracting experience

Organizational skills

Project management

Interpreting guidelines

Business process analysis

Business writing/editing

Time management

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The Nature Conservancy is seeking a Contracts Specialist II to understand the authority structure, advise on who can sign agreements, and support the Legal Department with templates and improved workflows. The role includes supervising file compilation, coordinating with Internal Audit, and leading trainings for the Contracts Community of Practice.

The candidate will mentor others, possibly supervise staff, and help implement stronger contracting processes across business units while