Hybrid Contracts Specialist II — Public Procurement

State of Washington; Olympia (WA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) in Olympia, WA is seeking a Contract Specialist 2 to develop and manage contractual documents and to analyze proposals for technical and cost factors. The role coordinates bid evaluations, negotiates terms, and ensures adherence to state requirements across multiple stakeholders statewide.

This DCYF position involves coordinating contract lifecycles, including signatures and terminations, with a focus on protecting children and families

Qualifications

• Six (6) years of experience in negotiating, administering, or terminating contracts, contract property management, contract cost or price analyses, or contract compliance administration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the negotiation, administration, and termination of contracts, agreements, leases, purchases, and other non-standard agreements.
• Arrange for and/or performs the analysis of proposals for technical requirements and cost factors.
• Coordinate the evaluation of bids/proposals.
• Assure compliance with the terms of contracts, while also resolving any problems concerning the obligations of the state or private concerns.
• Educate stakeholders of DCYF policies and procedures regarding contract development and management.
• Make requests for change(s) to regulation, policy, or procedures.

Job description

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) in Olympia, WA is seeking a Contract Specialist 2 to develop and manage contractual documents and to analyze proposals for technical and cost factors. The role coordinates bid evaluations, negotiates terms, and ensures adherence to state requirements across multiple stakeholders statewide.

This DCYF position involves coordinating contract lifecycles, including signatures and terminations, with a focus on protecting children and families