Senior Funding Policy & Process Advisor

City of Seattle; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

City of Seattle’s Human Services Department seeks a strategic leader to guide funding policy and streamline procurement processes for a funding portfolio exceeding $300 million. This role collaborates across divisions, develops training, and ensures compliance with city policies while advancing equity and efficiency in funding opportunities.

The Funding Policy and Process Advisor reports to the Contracts and Procurement Manager in the Business Operations Unit and may supervise a Planning &

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social sciences or policy/planning/human services.
• Five+ years in planning and policy.
• Five+ years in federal/state/local government, academic, or community settings.
• Five+ years experience in public funding, planning, policy, and project management.
• Two years of lead or supervisory experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Advises and oversees all HSD funding processes to ensure adherence to City and HSD policy.
• Provides leadership on process improvements to keep funding practices current.
• Develops and provides technical assistance and training to HSD Planners and staff responsible for planning and executing competitive funding opportunities.
• Problem-solves, mitigates risks, and aligns practices across all program division procurements.
• Provides excellent communication with internal and external stakeholders such as planning, finance, community-based service providers, leadership, contracts teams, etc.
• Updates the Procurement SharePoint site and HSD Funding Process Manual as key tools.
• Leads the HSD Planner Community of Practice monthly meetings.

Job description

City of Seattle’s Human Services Department seeks a strategic leader to guide funding policy and streamline procurement processes for a funding portfolio exceeding $300 million. This role collaborates across divisions, develops training, and ensures compliance with city policies while advancing equity and efficiency in funding opportunities.

The Funding Policy and Process Advisor reports to the Contracts and Procurement Manager in the Business Operations Unit and may supervise a Planning &