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Our vision is to ensure that “Washington state’s children and youth grow up safe and healthy—thriving physically, emotionally and academically, nurtured by family and community."


Job Title: Contracts Specialist 2 (CS2)
Location: Olympia, WA. Hybrid - we are mainly remote but come into the office depending on business need.
Closes: Thursday, November 28, 2024
Salary: $56,880.00 - $ 76,608.00 Yearly.


The Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF), Administrative Services Division, is seeking a Contracts Specialist 2 to support the operations of the Financial and Business Services Division (FBSD) Contracts Office from our headquarters in Olympia, Washington. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and managing contract and procurement documents, analyzing proposals for technical requirements and cost factors, and ensuring timely processing of requests from programmatic and infrastructural personnel. If you are dedicated to making a positive impact and want to be part of a dynamic team that drives essential services for our community, we encourage you to apply!


DCYF Finance Division Principles
We serve the mission. DCYF’s mission is to protect children and strengthen families so they flourish. Finance is fundamental to the agency achieving its strategy.
We are great partners and focused on the work that matters so we drive great results. Great partnership starts with having the right people at the table early and often.
We are the finance team/employer of choice. We will be respectful and create a positive work environment without judgements.
We are curious and continue to learn. We see mistakes as an opportunity to better understand where things need to change.
We are future focused. We understand that things change but we stay focused on serving those who serve our mission (strategic outcomes).

Click here to learn more about DCYF.


The Opportunity:
As a Contracts Specialist 2, you will collaborate with stakeholders inside and outside the DCYF to create agreements that meet organizational needs. Your role includes evaluating bids, negotiating contract terms, and ensuring fair costs. You will manage the contract lifecycle by facilitating signatures, overseeing terminations, and ensuring compliance with obligations while resolving any issues that arise with private entities. You will also develop many different types of contracts, to include but not limited to contract templates, Service Level Agreements (SLAs), Data Sharing Agreements, and Interlocal/Intergovernmental Agreements, providing expert guidance to DCYF leadership and program staff to enhance operational effectiveness.


Some of what you will do:

• Oversee the negotiation, administration, and termination of contracts, agreements, leases, purchases, and other non-standard agreements.
• Arrange for and / or perform the analysis of proposals for technical requirements and cost factors.
• Coordinate the evaluation of bids / proposals.
• Assure compliance with the terms of contracts, while also resolving any problems concerning the obligations of the state or private concerns.
• Educate stakeholders of DCYF policies and procedures regarding contract development and management.
• When needed, make requests for change(s) to regulation, policy, or procedures.

Required qualifications:
An equivalent combination of education and experience totaling six years.
OR
A Bachelor’s degree involving major study in public administration, business administration, business law, commerce, economics, mathematics, statistics or closely allied field.
AND
Two years of experience in negotiating, administering or terminating government contracts, contract property management, contract cost or price analysis, contract compliance administration or conducting activities such as inspections, investigations, enforcement of policies/regulations/laws.


Degree must be obtained from an accredited college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or foreign equivalent verified by a NACES-approved organization at naces.org.


Foreign Equivalency certification must be attached to the application for degrees obtained outside the U.S. Incomplete applications may be screened out of the recruitment process.


In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following:
Knowledge of:
Regulations, policies, and procedures for the preparation of contracts, agreements, etc. This knowledge should be inclusive of business and professional services, practices and trends, sources of supply and cost factors, contract terminology and development.
Ability to:
Deal with representatives of business, the professions and institutions, so as to agree to terms of contracts; assure compliance with the terms of contracts and / or agreements.
Work to obtain timely delivery of goods and services and the most reasonable prices; coordinate contract negotiation work with efforts of other units in need of services, if applicable; advise department offices and sections on contract terms and conditions.


How do I apply?
In addition to completing the online application, attach the following documents to the profile:

• Letter of interest describing how you meet the specific qualifications for this position
• Current resume detailing experience and education

Supplemental Information:
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington’s children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving. We invite all candidates to join us in our mission to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and/or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway.


The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.


Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal history will 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 position.


This position is in a bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For more information: https://wfse.org/.


This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.


Benefits eligibility for this position may be different than what’s listed in the benefits tab of this recruitment announcement, for more information on employee benefits eligibility visit- Public Employee Benefits Board (PEBB).


If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment or if you would like to request an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, contact David Ozment (Talent Acquisition Specialist) at david.ozment@dcyf.wa.gov.


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