DSHS ESA Contracts Officer

DSHS ESA Contracts Officer
We have an exciting opportunity for a Contract Officer to join a team that values excellence, teamwork, diversity, and respect with our

Economic Services Administration

,

Community Services Division (CSD)

within The Department of Social and Health Services .

Your ability to provide expert-level oversight of contracts and procurements contributes to our mission to

Transform Lives.
In this role, as a Contracts Officer, you will work closely with regional, local, and headquarters program staff, contractors, and potential contractors to ensure contracts follow department policies, state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to contracts, and contractors include, but are not limited to other government organizations (federal, state, and local), institutions of higher learning, private, non

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profit and profit entities.
You will work closely with leadership in other DSHS Administrations and other state agencies in support of better collaboration and innovation in contracting practices. You will provide expert advice, consultation, information, guidance, interpretation, and technical support and exercise authority in contracting decisions and relations with contractors that require the consistent use of independent judgment. You will have a wide variety of tasks that range from drafting and executing contracts, identifying issues, resolving problems with agreements, and serving as a liaison between the DSHS administration when putting contracts into effect. You will set policies and procedures for the Community Service Division, contracting activities statewide, and contracting to monitor for statewide compliance.
King County employees receive 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary and are eligible to receive a free ORCA card for transportation use

.
Pierce County employees

are eligible to receive

an Orca Card for transportation needs.
Snohomish County employees are eligible to receive an Orca Card for transportation needs.

The division is committed to creating a diverse workforce in a modern work environment that includes the potential for telework options.

Some of what you'll do

Maintain and manage multi-million-dollar contract services.
Oversee the development of legally and technically sufficient contracts for federal and state public assistance programs.
Oversee and coordinate procurement processes for personal and client service contracts and other types of contracts.
Conduct on-site monitoring of assigned contracts and agreements.
Provide assistance to the regional offices selected Refugee Assistance Programs and the Statewide Basis, Food employment and training contractor.
Assist in writing and maintaining CSD contracting policies and procedures.
Develop and conduct contracting technical assistance and training, to potential and current contractors pertaining to contract terms and conditions and Statements of Work.
Develop and conduct contract training and technical assistance to regional and headquarter staff.
Oversee and coordinate procurement processes for personal services and other types of contracts.
What we are looking for

Knowledge of and/or experience in:

Strong managerial, analytical, and technical knowledge of federal and state public assistance programs.
Management principles and organizational theory.
Project management principles, including long-range planning, establishing timelines, and milestones.
Principles of strategic planning, negotiation, and conflict resolution.
Ability to:

Use independent judgment that supports the effective utilization of contracted services within the CSD.
Communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) with all customers and contractors.
Manage multiple priorities while meeting established deadlines.
Collaborate and work cooperatively with co-workers, management, and internal and external stakeholders.
Develop, negotiate, critique, and approve performance-based contracts and agreements.
Create monitoring tools, and corrective action plans· and conduct on-site monitoring of contracts with internal and external customers.
Participate in group problem-solving, and decision-making and work collaboratively in a team effort and environment.
Who should apply:

Professionals with a minimum of three (3) years' experience in contract management and Agency Contracts Database (ACD) background.

Please include the following with your application:

Letter of interest (up to two pages) specifically addressing the knowledge, skills, and experience you have related to the job and duties.
Current chronological resume
Three professional references with current contact information
See why people chose a career with DSHS:

Our Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) mission to

Transform Lives

requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s mission that you bring an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.
If you have questions about job number 05350, contact

[email protected]

or via phone at 360-764-9061.
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs, or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.

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