National Forest Foundation

Contracts and Procurement Associate

National Forest Foundation

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $63,000 - $77,000 per year

About the role

  • Coordinates outgoing service contracts, purchases, and other actions to advance conservation investments nationwide.
  • Works closely with Conservation Awards and program staff to coordinate the procurement of services and goods.
  • Supports contracting and procurement policies while ensuring compliance with funding terms and conditions.
  • Develops procurement strategies for pending solicitations and assists in the development and review of requests for proposals.
  • Reviews contract/amendment language for consistency with policies and requirements and provides input on matters for additional review.
  • Reviews and drafts contracts/amendments, negotiates changes with project leads and vendors, and recommends language updates to templates.
  • Serves as a resource to staff and prospective vendors, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures.
  • Trains and mentors staff on current procurement processes and requirements.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of experience in contract administration and compliance, contract management, procurement and acquisition, or related fields.
  • Paralegal certificate or legal contract experience a plus.
  • Experience working on large-scale ecological fuel reduction, construction, recreation infrastructure, or habitat improvement projects a plus.
  • Knowledge of natural resource issues and/or the USDA Forest Service preferred.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Benefits
  • Medical and dental insurance paid at 75% by the organization for you and any dependents.
  • Vision insurance paid 50% by the organization for you and any dependents.
  • Health savings account (HSA) with employer contributions between $1,878-$3,750 per year, predicated on coverage type.
  • Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA).
  • Employee assistance program (EAP) at no cost.
  • 403(b) retirement plan with a 5% employer match after one (1) year of service.
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance at no cost.
  • Basic life and AD&D insurance at no cost, with voluntary life insurance options.
  • Whole life insurance at a discounted rate.
  • Employees start with 35 days of annual leave, sick leave, personal leave and holidays (annual leave accrual rates increase with years of service).
  • Family & medical leave for up to sixteen (16) weeks with up to four (4) weeks paid.
  • Professional development reimbursement for up to $1,000 per year.
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Certifications
Bachelor's degreeparalegal certificate