Regional Contract & Compliance Specialist

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

Job summary

The State of Washington, Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) seeks a Contract Specialist 2 to oversee regional child welfare contracts, ensuring compliance with DCYF policies, state laws, and procurement standards. This hybrid Tacoma-based role involves contract management, provider record-keeping, and on-site reviews to protect the state's children and strengthen families.

Responsibilities include background checks, contract oversight, consultation with regional staff, and

Qualifications

• Six years of combined education and experience or a bachelor’s degree with two years of government-contract related experience.
• Ability to interpret contract language and apply contracting policies and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Process background checks received by contractors.
• Establish and maintain provider records in the child welfare case management system.
• Establish and maintain records in the contract management system for their assigned contracts.
• Manage and provide oversight of regional contracts.
• Provide consultation to regional field staff regarding existing contracted services and service needs.
• Research and resolve regional contract disputes and keep the Regional Team Supervisor informed.
• Responsible for planning, developing, initiating, scheduling, attending, and conducting on-site contract compliance reviews.
• Responsible for development, planning, scheduling and conducting follow-up reviews to on-site compliance reviews.
• Provide consultation, technical assistance, and training to regional field staff and contractors on best practices, rules and regulations of all contracts.
• Answer questions regarding Administrative Policies, SOP's, RCW's WAC's, and other rules on contracts.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Contract administration

Policy interpretation

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public administration or closely allied field

Six years combined education/experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The State of Washington, Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) seeks a Contract Specialist 2 to oversee regional child welfare contracts, ensuring compliance with DCYF policies, state laws, and procurement standards. This hybrid Tacoma-based role involves contract management, provider record-keeping, and on-site reviews to protect the state's children and strengthen families.

Responsibilities include background checks, contract oversight, consultation with regional staff, and