Contract Specialist

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🥔 Idaho, Montana, +2 more states – Remote

🥔 Idaho – Remote 🦬 Montana – Remote ⛷️ Utah – Remote 🦬 Wyoming – Remote

💵 $51.6k - $63.4k / year

⏰ Full Time

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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

• 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 • 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 • Provide contract service delivery, compliance, stakeholder support, and operational effectiveness within assigned areas • Identify and escalate compliance concerns, risks, and operational issues • Maintain ongoing professional development and related contracting training activities

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations, Finance, Legal Studies, Environmental Policy, Public Administration or related field 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 • 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 • Experience using contract management systems, document management systems, financial systems, or related technology platforms • Multi-lingual skills and/or multi-cultural experience appreciated • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex, mission-driven environment • Experience working in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary, or geographically dispersed organization • 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