Contract Specialist II

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⚔️ Virginia – Remote

⚔️ Virginia – Remote

💵 $59.2k - $94k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

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The Nature Conservancy

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5001 - 10000 employees

Founded 1951

💼 Consulting

✈️ Travel

🤲 Charity

Consulting • Travel • Charity

The Nature Conservancy is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Operating in over 80 countries and territories, it addresses critical issues like climate change and biodiversity loss through strategic conservation efforts. The organization focuses on protecting vital ecosystems such as forests, oceans, and freshwater resources, while actively engaging communities and influencing environmental policies. Through various initiatives, The Nature Conservancy aims to ensure a sustainable and thriving planet for future generations.

📋 Description

• Understand business units’ delegations of authority and power of attorney structure • Advise staff on authority to sign various agreements • Update delegation of authority lists and draft/issue new delegations as needed • Navigate complicated authority issues with the Legal Department • Supervise compilation of auditable files for contractual agreements • Interact with Internal Audit as necessary • Supervise business units’ tracking systems • Supervise systems reminding Project or Award Managers about deadlines, products, and payments • Improve systems as needed • Lead the creation and delivery of trainings on TNC contractual agreements and related processes • Mentor other Contracts Specialists • May supervise Contracts Administrators and Contracts Specialists • Work with the Legal Department to develop Standard Agreement templates and improve workflows

🎯 Requirements

• 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 • Experience working with cross-functional teams • Ability to implement complex processes • Ability to analyze information for preparing reports, coordinating activities, and solving problems • Ability to apply research skills • Ability to use existing technology to achieve desired results • Successful applicant must meet The Nature Conservancy's background screening requirements

🏖️ Benefits

• Health care benefits • Flexible spending accounts • 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 • Flexible work environment • Career development opportunities • Flexible schedules