NEOGOV · 3 months ago
Procurement and Contracts Specialist 2 - Planning and Public Works
Tacoma, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$41/hr - $52.11/hr
3+ years expNEOGOV is looking for a detail-oriented Procurement and Contracts Specialist 2 to join their Planning and Public Works division. The role involves leading contract management and administration, ensuring compliance with procurement processes, and providing consultative support for County procurement of goods and services. The successful candidate will collaborate with various divisions and stakeholders to improve the procurement processes and ensure contract compliance.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead and/or perform procurement and contract monitoring and administration services for complex and high-risk contracts. Ensure all procurements and contracts with grant or federal funding meet federal, state and County requirements
Independently develop, negotiate, execute, and administer unique, complex, high-risk, legally binding contracts
Develop specialized contract terms and conditions as needed for individual contracts
Draft, recommend and implement Department-specific policies, procedures and processes for procurement, contracting and contract close-out
Create documentation and provide easy access to resources within the Business & Financial Operations Division that are in alignment with PCS guidance
Provide training on contract and procurement processes to divisions and vendors interested in contracting with PPW
Qualification
Required
Any equivalent combination of education and experience
A resume and cover letter are required for this position
Bachelor's degree in public or business administration, or related area; AND
Two years of progressively responsible work experience in the area of public sector procurement and contracting, AND
One year of supervisory or lead experience is required
Preferred
Certifications in Procurement and Contracting such as CPPO, CPPB, NIGP-CPP
Experience in Public Works and goods/services contracting / purchasing
Experience in administering inter-locum agreements
Knowledge of RCWs, WACs and other procurement guidelines
State, County, or City Government contracting and procurement experience
Benefits
Employee Resource Groups
Leadership Training Program
Health and retirement plans
Paid leave
Vacation (Annual Leave)
Military Leave
Holidays
Personal Holidays
Furlough
Sick Leave
Insurance Benefits
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
Social Security
ORCA Passport Program
Miscellaneous Benefits
Telework/Remote Options
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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