Contract & Compliance Specialist for Community Programs

State-of-Washington-Dept.-of-Commerc; Washington; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Commerce in Washington state seeks a Contract Specialist (COM2) to advance SHEAP compliance, training, and outreach across state and local partners. This project position supports the CEO Unit, manages contractor invoices, and helps ensure adherence to state and federal rules.

The role emphasizes reviewing documentation, providing technical assistance, facilitating trainings, and recommending system improvements.

Qualifications

• Six years of combined education and/or experience in community programs, compliance, or public outreach.
• Strong facilitation, coaching, and relationship-building skills across diverse partners.
• Lived experience serving communities affected by economic exclusion may substitute for one year of professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Manages and maintains documentation and tracking systems for contractor invoices and spending.
• Prepares initial notice, review, and final monitoring documents; identifies and responds to contractors' needs.
• Coordinates, supports and co-facilitates contractor workgroup meetings and partner trainings in multiple formats.
• Provides ongoing technical assistance to contractors on program policy and billing; elevates complex requests to the supervisor.
• Reviews, tracks, and analyzes contractor technical assistance trends and makes recommendations to the supervisor.
• Reviews policy and contractor issues with contracted service providers; provides recommendations and elevate complex policy issues.
• Conducts desk audits to determine compliance with program rules and laws.
• Provides recommendations on programmatic requests to supervisors.
• Assists with fair hearings when needed.

Skills

Facilitation

Coaching

Relationship-building

Public programs

Education

Degree in a related field

Job description

The Department of Commerce in Washington state seeks a Contract Specialist (COM2) to advance SHEAP compliance, training, and outreach across state and local partners. This project position supports the CEO Unit, manages contractor invoices, and helps ensure adherence to state and federal rules.

The role emphasizes reviewing documentation, providing technical assistance, facilitating trainings, and recommending system improvements.