Contracts Manager
State of Washington
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Job summary
AASCW is seeking a Full-time Contracts Manager to lead complex contracts across Older Americans Act, Home Care, Medicaid and other funded programs. The role covers budgeting, funding allocations, policy development, and public procurement, with regular travel across the AASCW region.
The position reports to Administration and supervises assigned staff. Required are a Bachelor’s degree and at least six years of relevant administrative planning experience, including government contracts, bidding,
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in liberal arts or social/health sciences.
- Minimum six years’ administrative planning experience in human services or community settings.
- Experience managing government and private contracts; conducting competitive bidding.
Responsibilities
- Provide advanced contracts management including budgeting, funding allocations, and program development.
- Oversee development of statements of work and contract fulfillment documentation.
- Monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance with fund source requirements.
- Support agency operations and policies through collaboration with Leadership and Administration teams.
Skills
Education
Job description
Location: Sequim, WA or Aberdeen, WA.
The Contracts Manager provides advanced contracts management, including funding allocation, budgeting processes, program and policy development, while serving as a key resource for the Contracts team. Focused on the development of contracted services that provide excellent community services that meet the agency’s Area Plan, state, and federal contract obligations. Responsible for adherence to program guidance and requirements. Works with Leadership Team to develop program budgets, funding allocations, and internal contracting policies and procedures that comply with all applicable fund source requirements. Conducts public procurement processes and provider recruitment. Negotiates contract terms, develops statements of work and other documentation necessary for contract fulfillment. Monitors contractor operational performance. Provides advanced technical support to staff, contractors and community partners that is constructive, collaborative, and focused on a goal of providing stellar community service. Requires minimal direction to meet goals for assigned contract portfolio. Works collaboratively as a key member of the Administration department team and is supportive to all aspects of agency operations and policies and to the overall success of agency programs and services. Contract portfolios may include Older Americans Act, Home Care, Medicaid, and/or other state or federal funded programs. Regular travel throughout the AASCW region is required. Represents the agency to the community, contractors, funding entities, and other groups in a professional manner. Provides service continuity support to Supervisor and other team members. Supervises assigned personnel.
Bachelor’s degree in liberal arts or social/health sciences and minimum of six years’ experience in an administrative planning position, preferably in the human service field, focused on services in a community setting. Minimum of six years’ experience working in the field of community-based long-term care, social services planning and management, aging and/or disability services, and/or human services. Minimum of three years’ experience managing government and private contracts. Experience conducting competitive bidding processes, assessing compliance, and providing technical support to contractors. Requires current WDL & insured vehicle.
Contract type: Full-time, Non-exempt.
Hours: 40 hrs./wk.
Salary: $76,874 – $100,866 annually.
- 12 paid holidays per year
- paid annual and sick leave accrual
- WA PERS pension plan
- medical plan including vision
- dental plan
- EAP counseling
- life and AD&D insurance
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre‑tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well‑being of employees.
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre‑tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
Full‑time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.
Part‑time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro‑rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full‑time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.
Full‑time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full‑time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.
Sick leave accruals for part‑time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full‑time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
Full‑time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357‑31‑165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full‑time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.
Part‑time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357‑31‑165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro‑rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full‑time employment.
Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
As provided in WAC 357‑58‑175, an employer may authorize a lump‑sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357‑31‑165.
Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.
Leave Sharing
Parental Leave
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay
Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.
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