Contract Specialist II

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Comprehend the delegations of authority and power of attorney structure within business units.

• Provide guidance to staff regarding the authority to sign various contracts.

• Revise delegation of authority lists and draft or issue new delegations as required.

• Address complex authority matters in collaboration with the Legal Department.

• Oversee the compilation of auditable files for contractual agreements.

• Engage with Internal Audit as necessary.

• Manage the tracking systems of business units.

• Supervise systems that remind Project or Award Managers about deadlines, deliverables, and payments.

• Enhance systems as required.

• Lead the development and delivery of training sessions on TNC contractual agreements and related processes.

• Mentor fellow Contracts Specialists.

• May oversee Contracts Administrators and Contracts Specialists.

• Collaborate with the Legal Department to create Standard Agreement templates and refine workflows.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Prior experience in contracting, relevant coursework, or specialized training.

• Strong organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.

• Proven experience in managing and executing multiple projects.

• Ability to interpret guidelines to achieve desired outcomes.

• Experience in business process analysis and/or enhancement.

• Proficient in business writing, editing, and proofreading.

• Skilled in organizing time and managing various activities to meet deadlines.

• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.

• Capability to implement complex processes.

• Analytical skills for preparing reports, coordinating activities, and resolving issues.

• Ability to conduct research effectively.

• Proficient in utilizing existing technology to achieve intended results.

• The selected candidate must fulfill The Nature Conservancy's background screening criteria.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health care benefits.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• 401(k) plan featuring an 8% employer match.

• Parental leave benefits.

• Accrued paid time off.

• Life insurance coverage.

• Disability insurance.

• Employee assistance program.

• Additional life and work well-being benefits.

• Flexible work environment.

• Opportunities for career development.

• Flexible work schedules.