King County, WA · 23 hours ago
Contract Specialist III
Seattle, WA
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expKing County's Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) is seeking a skilled Contract Specialist III to lead the Contracts & Procurement Unit. The role involves developing and implementing procurement processes for human service programs, ensuring compliance with various funding sources, and providing support and training to staff.
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Responsibilities
Support the preparation and implementation of competitive solicitations, including creating new procurement or contracting methods; coordinate public pre-bid/pre-proposal meetings; open submittals and assure compliance with bid or proposal requirements
Review, draft, and advise program staff on all terms and conditions on a variety of contracts implementing human and related services throughout the department
Assist Contracts & Procurement Manager in creating and implementing department wide contracting policies and procedures, and provide direction and training for other DCHS program staff in the requirements and regulations concerning the contract process
Provide lead direction and training for project managers, contract monitoring/compliance team members, administrative staff and/or other Contract Specialists
Regularly meet with program work units to identify programs needed for RFP, design appropriate alternative procurement approaches, and ensure process meets all applicable federal, state, and county requirements
Work with Prosecuting Attorney and Risk Management to cooperatively resolve contract and procurement issues, and to maintain contract templates
Work with subject matter experts to edit scopes of work, technical specifications, and other solicitation/contract documents for clarity and consistency, technical specifications, and other solicitation/contract
Coordinate program, finance, evaluation and administrative teams to support RFP and contract processes
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
At least five (5) years of experience and knowledge of procurement theory, principles and practices; contract development; and contract negotiations
At least five (5) years of experience facilitating discussion, resolving conflict, and finding creative solutions to contract and procurement issues
At least (5) years of experience streamlining work processes, improving operations, and decreasing turnaround time in procurement and contracting processes
Demonstrated understanding and experience with the principles, practices, and terminology typically used to procure contracts funding human services
Knowledge of contract administration and federal, state, and county statutes and regulations pertaining to procurement of human service contracts
Knowledge of equity and social justice principles and practices, and understanding of the effects of place, race, and policy and systems-based inequities on marginalized communities and populations
Knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision and management, with skill in leading teams and making public presentations
Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service to interested parties both within and outside the organization
Strong communication and training experience, writing, problem-solving, analytical, and investigative research skills
Demonstrated ability and comfort in prioritizing workloads, working successfully under pressure with tight timelines, changing priorities, and ambiguous information
Ability to work collaboratively with program staff and to interface effectively with County officials and senior management
Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office Suite
Preferred
Deep understanding of the public procurement and contracting processes for delivering human service programs
Experience interpreting and applying local, state and federal laws and regulations
Experience working collaboratively on a team
Benefits
Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents
Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
Generous vacation and paid sick leave
Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
Flexible Spending Account
Wellness programs
Onsite activity centers
Employee Giving Program
Employee assistance programs
Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
Training and career development programs
Company
King County, WA
King County is one of the best places to work in Washington and one of the state's largest employers with 14,000 dedicated employees.
10001+ employees
Funding
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Chief Financial Officer
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