ContractProgram Manager (PPM II) at King County

SummaryThe Department of Community and Human Services values diverse perspectives and life experiences. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply including Black Indigenous and People of Color immigrants refugees women LGBTQ people with disabilities veterans and those with lived experiences.King Countys Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS)provides equitable opportunities for people to be healthy happy and connected to community.Do you enjoy supporting community investments through contractual relationships with providers developing investment and procurement opportunities tracking details and administrative duties and continuous quality improvement The Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) Adult Services Division is looking for you!The Adult Services Division (ASD) of DCHS works in partnership with communities to develop support and provide human services programs focused on achieving results in housing stability financial stability healthy living and social engagement for veterans service members and their families; older adults and their caregivers; immigrants and refugees; survivors of gender-based violence; and other resilient communities who experience vulnerability or marginalization. The divisions work also includes efforts to strengthen connections within and improve access to the human services system. ASD manages and provides equity-focused stewardship of revenue from the Veterans Seniors and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) the RCW 73.08 veterans relief fund and King County general fund-funded human services programs.We are hiring one (1) Career Service Contract Program Manager Project/Program Manager II (PPM II) position and up to five (5) TLT/SDA Contract Program Managers Project/Program Manager II (PPM II) positions.The TLT/SDA positions are expected to last for up to twenty (20) months.These positions will be part of the ASD Community Investment Team (CIT). The CIT leads investments and community relationships through the development implementation and monitoring of King County contracts and procurements managed by ASD. These positions will support the work of the Veterans Seniors Human Services Levy (VSHSL) with a particular focus on human services workforce stabilization and support.These positions will support the ongoing work of the Community Investment Team which is currently focused on implementing the VSHSL FS 6: Human Services Workforce Stabilization strategy but may also support other VSHSL and ASD investment areas as needed including but not limited to Technical Assistance & Capacity Building. Members of this newly forming team will report to the Workforce Stabilization Program Manager but may provide surge support to other CI teams depending on overall capacity and workload demands.WHO MAY APPLY:This position is open to all qualified candidates who meet the minimum for this selection process will take place on or around 1/12/2026.APPLICATION PROCESSIf you are interested in pursuing this position please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:NeoGov Job Application(The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)Supplemental Questions(The responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state see my resume or see my personnel file are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.WORK SCHEDULE/CONDITIONS:This posting is for one (1) career service and up to five (5) Special Duty Assignment (SDA) or Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) positions anticipated to end 20 months from the start date but subject to change dependent on operational need. These positions are scheduled to work 40 hours per week Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm. These positions meet the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and are overtime eligible with supervisory pre-approval. These positions are represented by Protec17.MISSION CRITICAL POSITION STATUS:This position has been designated Non-Mission Critical. Unless otherwise directed by the County Executive department director or agency head all employees regardless of designation are expected to report to work or request leave during an emergency or inclement weather. For more detailed information please visit HR Policy County Operations During Emergency Situations and theKing County Guidelines for Workforce Management in an Emergency.TELEWORKING REQUIREMENT:DCHS works in a hybrid model with days in the office as well as telecommuting. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change. The primary onsite location is the Chinook Building at 401 Fifth Avenue Seattle WA 98104.Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.King County has a robust collection oftools and resourcesto support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the departments hybrid environment. Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.RECRUITER:Greg Mallory Job DutiesDesign implement and manage the ongoing performance of assigned programs within the CIT key components of which may include:Develop and monitor contracts and scopes of work amendments exhibits and reports; negotiate contract budgets; review verify and process invoices; monitor compliance of contracted providers.Act as subject matter expert in support of design and execution of requests for proposals (RFPs) or similar procurement processes including research authoring RFP documents (guidelines application forms rating tools etc.) and full implementation.Build relationships and maintain regular communication with contracted partners including regular meetings and work to understand their progress as well as any challenges faced.Provide technical assistance and support to contracted providers and connect them to resources as needed to ensure that their project successfully meets the contracts specific outcomes and requirements.Develop and apply subject matter expertise on policies practices and program models that support the successful stewardship of public funding.Support contracted providers to implement culturally and linguistically appropriate and accessible services.Monitor contract performance to ensure timely and accurate payment use of data to inform continuous process improvement attainment of program outcomes milestones and deliverables and strong county-contractor partnerships.Develop expertise in King County contracting and procurement requirements and best practices including use of online software and systems.Collaborate with teammates across ASD including policy and community engagement operations fiscal performance measurement & evaluation and communications teams to ensure cohesive Division culture and processes that best serve contracted partners and clients.Represent or support team in departmental inter-jurisdictional and multi-agency planning processes and work groups.Support the integration of equity racial and social justice into programs and initiatives.Perform other related duties as assigned.Experience Qualifications Knowledge SkillsAt least one year of professional experience in contract management including contract development negotiation and compliance management.At least one year of professional experience in budget development and management.At least one year of professional experience in human service program development.Demonstrated experience applying equity racial and social justice principles and practices and understanding of place race age and policy and systems-based inequities.Demonstrated skill in working and building rapport with diverse cultural socio-economic and ethnic populations.Professional Experience with and an understanding of federal state and/or local government funding.Demonstrated experience in gathering and analyzing data to inform decision-making and in the development of materials including formal reports email notices and other notices for professional and community audiences.Ability to work well both independently and as a member of a team.Demonstrated high-level communication skills both written and verbal for different audiences and communication needs.Demonstrated project management skills including the ability to track details and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.Proficiency in the use of personal computers with working knowledge of MS Teams Excel Word for Windows PowerPoint and MS Outlook.Valid Washington State Drivers License or the ability to travel around the county and state in a timely manner.Desired Experience Qualifications Knowledge SkillsKnowledge of and/or experience working in the field of human services workforce topics such as provider burnout recruitment and retention strategies training and competency building efforts that may lead to workforce stabilization.Experience with King Countys network of human services providers and local resources for priority populations or with specific support needs (e.g. people experiencing housing instability veterans seniors immigrants and refugees survivors of gender-based violence people with disabilities visible and invisible etc.)Intermediate experience using Microsoft ExcelExperience using Contract Lifecycle Management Platforms such as Agiloft.Industry-recognized contract management certification or government-administered contract management training.Supplemental InformationForbes named King County as one of Washington States best employers.Together with leadership and our employees were changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nations best places to live work and play.Guided by our True North we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting support and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply including Native American and people of color immigrants refugees women LGBTQ people living with disabilities and veterans.King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) EmployerNo person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race color religion national origin sex (including gender identity sexual orientation and pregnancy) age genetic information disability veteran status or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions including but not limited to recruitment hiring selection for training promotion transfer demotion layoff termination rates of pay or other forms of compensation.To ApplyIf you are interested in pursuing this position please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.Required Experience:Manager Key Skills Project Management Methodology,Project / Program Management,Program Management,Management Experience,Microsoft Powerpoint,Project Management,Microsoft Project,Budgeting,DoD Experience,Leadership Experience,Supervising Experience,Contracts Employment Type : Temp Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 94241 - 119456