Contract Specialist II

The Nature Conservancy•GEO / Remote - Virginia, VA

3d•$59,179 - $94,000

About The Position

The Contract Specialist II advises business units (BUs) on delegations of authority and powers of attorney, including who is authorized to sign agreements. The role updates delegation-of-authority lists, drafts and issues new delegations as needed, and works with the Legal Department to resolve complex authority questions. The position oversees the compilation of auditable files for contractual agreements, interacts with Internal Audit as needed, and supervises BU tracking systems and reminder systems for project deadlines, deliverables, and payments. The specialist improves these systems as needed; leads training on TNC contractual agreements and related processes for contracts staff and the wider Contracts Community of Practice; mentors other CCSs; and may supervise Contracts Administrators and Contracts Specialists. The role also works with Legal to develop standard agreement templates and improve workflows. The Nature Conservancy is a conservation organization seeking candidates motivated by its mission and able to provide strong administrative support. The ideal candidate has communication and collaboration skills and experience with contracts-related tasks. The position offers a flexible work environment and a comprehensive benefits package. The U.S. starting pay range is $59,179–$94,000; pay outside the United States is based on local labor markets and currency.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of experience, or an 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.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Must meet The Nature Conservancy’s background screening requirements.

Nice To Haves

Multilingual skills and multicultural or cross-cultural experience.
Ability to implement complex processes.
Ability to analyze information to prepare reports, coordinate activities, and solve problems.
Research skills.
Ability to use existing technology to achieve desired results.
Experience supporting financial and/or legal processes.

Responsibilities

Advise staff on business-unit delegations of authority and powers of attorney, including who can sign agreements.
Update delegation-of-authority lists and draft or issue new delegations as needed.
Work with the Legal Department to resolve complex authority issues.
Oversee compilations of auditable files for contractual agreements and interact with Internal Audit as necessary.
Supervise business-unit tracking systems and systems that remind Project or Award Managers about deadlines, deliverables, and payments; improve systems as needed.
Lead and deliver training on TNC contractual agreements and related processes to contracts staff, Project and Award Managers, and the Contracts Community of Practice.
Mentor other CCSs.
May supervise Contracts Administrators and Contracts Specialists.
Work with the Legal Department to develop standard agreement templates and improve workflows.