Contract Specialist II

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; and. Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experiences are appreciated; Ability to implement complex processes; Ability to analyze information for the purpose of preparing reports, coordinating activities, and solving problems; Ability to apply research skills; Ability to use existing technology to achieve desired results; and/or.

What We Can Achieve Together:

The Contracts Specialist II will understand their BUs' delegations of authority and power of attorney structure, advise staff on who has authority to sign various agreements, be able to update the DOA list, and draft/issue new DOAs as needed. In addition, they will be able to navigate complicated authority issues with the Legal Department as necessary. The Contract Specialist II will supervise others' compilations auditable files for all contractual agreements, interact with Internal Audit as necessary, supervise the BUs' tracking systems, supervise systems used to remind Project or Award Managers about project deadlines, products, and payments. Improve systems as needed. The Contracts Specialist II will take the lead in creating and delivering trainings to other Contracts Specialists, Contracts Administrators, Project and Award Managers, and the Contracts Community of Practice. Trainings will focus on TNC contractual agreements and related processes. They will also be expected to serve as mentors to other CCSs. May supervise Contracts Administrators and Contracts Specialists. The Contracts Specialist II will also work closely with the Legal Department to develop new Standard Agreement templates, improve workflows, and more.

We're Looking for You:

Are you looking for work you can believe in? At TNC we strive to embody a philosophy of Work that You Can Believe in where you can feel like you are making a difference every day. We're looking for someone with strong experience in providing a full range of administrative support.

The ideal candidate should have exceptional communication and collaboration skills and experience in various contracts related tasks This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing mission of conservation by directing and shaping the work of our team!

What You'll Bring:

• 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; and
• Experience working with cross-functional teams.

Desired Qualifications

• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experiences are appreciated;
• Ability to implement complex processes;
• Ability to analyze information for the purpose of preparing reports, coordinating activities, and solving problems;
• Ability to apply research skills;
• Ability to use existing technology to achieve desired results; and/or
• Experience in supporting Financial and/or Legal processes.

Salary Information:

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $59,179-94,000. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate's actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.

Who We Are:

The Nature Conservancy's mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world's toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We're rooted in our mission and guided by our values, which include respect for all people, communities, and cultures. Whether it's career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there's many reasons to love life inside TNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.

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