NEOGOV · 15 hours ago
Contracts and Compliance Manager (MA5)
Thurston County – Olympia, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$6,414/mo - $8,628/mo
8+ years expNEOGOV is focused on supporting children, families, and early learning providers in Washington State. The Contracts and Compliance Manager will lead complex, performance-based contracting and compliance efforts in the Early Learning Division, ensuring adherence to procurement rules and overseeing a variety of performance-based contracts.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Design, manage, and analyze current and projected division contract strategies to inform future contracts, bargaining agreements, and performance outcomes
Develop strategies for contracted partnerships to support successful implementation of CBA requirements
Provide subject-matter expertise on state, federal, and CBA-related directives, policies, and procurement methods
Manage and analyze contract deliverables required or funded by the CBA to ensure compliance and quality outcomes. Monitor contract budgets, expenditures, invoices, and spending trends; prepare burn-rate and performance reports. Respond to and resolve contract issues and ensure compliance with contract terms
Serve as project manager for highly complex, performance-based contracting initiatives
Lead solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, and execution of high-value contracts, including RFP and RFQQ processes
Develop and finalize scopes of work, budgets, and performance-based deliverables in partnership with leadership and subject-matter experts
Coordinate conversations and planning sessions to ensure consistent implementation across contractors and agency teams
Provide contract performance indicators related to early learning systems, including ECEAP, workforce, and professional development
Oversee division data governance and contracted data sharing, including development and management of data sharing agreements
Qualification
Required
A comparable combination of education and professional experience planning, coordinating or managing government contracts or procurements; writing scopes of work or memorandum of understanding (MOU) or legal agreements; project management; community outreach; organizational change; totaling eight (8) years, with at least one (1) year serving in a lead or supervisory role
A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Legal Studies, Organizational Change Management, or a related field AND at least four (4) years of professional experience planning, coordinating, or managing government contracts or procurements; writing scopes of work, MOUs, or legal agreements; project management; community outreach; or organizational change, with at least one (1) year in a lead or supervisory role
The ability to take action to learn and grow
The ability to take action to meet the needs of others
This position requires a minimum of at least two years of driving experience and a valid driver's license
Preferred
Knowledge of government administrative procedures, including contracting
Demonstrated ability to write contract scopes of work
Experience in a professional setting where strong interpersonal skills and effective communication are necessary (across multiple interactions such as on the phone, in person and with technology)
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all levels of an organization, external partners and stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a results-oriented team
Experience providing mentorship
Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and complete multiple projects, with accuracy
Demonstrated ability to analyze and synthesize data to inform and support policy decisions
Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses.
Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP).
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems.
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month.
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165 or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA).
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave.
Leave Sharing
Parental Leave
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay
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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