Contracts Director: Procurement & Compliance Leader

Area-Agency-On-Aging-; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WA state retirement benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Personal holidays and generous sick/vs

Job summary

AAADSW in Washington state seeks a senior contracts and procurement leader responsible for developing and overseeing client service contracts with subcontractors, procurement of goods, and serving as SME on contract issues.

The role includes supervising Contracts Specialists, handling ADA coordination, public records requests, and ensuring compliance with federal/state requirements, while guiding program managers and leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social services, Health Services, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field.
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible supervisory experience.
• Three (3) years of related experience with contracts administration, monitoring, and compliance, public sector preferred.
• Experience applying formal project management processes to multi-stakeholder projects.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Execute and oversee client service contract management activities per established policies.
• Analyze and evaluate RFPs, contracts, renewals and amendments for financial impact.
• Identify contract issues and develop resolutions with leadership.
• Ensure procurement of services meets deadlines; provide training to staff and providers.
• Review cost reports and draft contract amendments as requirements change.
• Supervise Contracts Specialists and staff with coaching and performance development.
• Oversee Agency Contracts Policies and Procedures.
• Serve as SME on Public Records Requests and data breaches; ADA coordination.
• Recruit contractors/vendors to ensure network adequacy.
• Monitor contracts for compliance with requirements; lead monitoring/reporting.
• Provide data and contract information to AAADSW staff.
• Assist in developing RFPs/RFQs within guidelines.
• Apply formal project management methodologies to lead initiatives.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Contract management

Project management

Communication

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social services, Health Services, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

AAADSW in Washington state seeks a senior contracts and procurement leader responsible for developing and overseeing client service contracts with subcontractors, procurement of goods, and serving as SME on contract issues.

The role includes supervising Contracts Specialists, handling ADA coordination, public records requests, and ensuring compliance with federal/state requirements, while guiding program managers and leadership.