Hybrid Contracting & Programs Manager

King County; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

King County’s Sheriff’s Office seeks a Project/Program Manager III to lead contract management with local governments, tribes, Sound Transit, and other agencies. The role focuses on analysis, development of intergovernmental agreements, and robust contract oversight.

The position is hybrid, based in Seattle, and lasts through Aug 31, 2027 as a TLT or SDA assignment. Strong communication and coordination skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressive project or program management experience or an education/experience combination demonstrating ability to perform duties.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.
• Effective collaboration with contracting counterparts is essential.
• Ability to manage contracts using current project management principles and processes.
• Analytical skills to gather, manipulate, and analyze data with computer programs.
• Experience reviewing, interpreting, and developing legal agreements and/or legislation.

Responsibilities

• Implement contract program by managing, writing, interpreting, and maintaining contracts.
• Provide exceptional customer service to contract partners.
• Conduct strategic contract planning and cost exhibit preparation.
• Teach employees and community members about the contract program.
• Market the contracts program and analyze its effectiveness.
• Participate in departmental strategy by assessing contractual impacts of annexation and regulatory changes.
• Work at an intergovernmental level and liaise with cities and other entities to grow the contract program.
• Recommend policy and operational changes related to contracts.
• Oversee annual report development and prepare Police Service Reports.
• Serve as department web master for public-facing pages and provide annexation guidance.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Customer service

Project management

Research methods

MS Office know-how

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

King County’s Sheriff’s Office seeks a Project/Program Manager III to lead contract management with local governments, tribes, Sound Transit, and other agencies. The role focuses on analysis, development of intergovernmental agreements, and robust contract oversight.

The position is hybrid, based in Seattle, and lasts through Aug 31, 2027 as a TLT or SDA assignment. Strong communication and coordination skills are essential for success.