Contract Specialist

• Responsible for the development of contracted services necessary to meet AASCW's state and federal contract obligations and provides contracts management.
• Ensures that internal contracting policies and procedures comply with fund source requirements.
• Conducts public procurement processes.
• Negotiates contract terms and develops statements of work.
• Monitors contractor operational performance.
• Provides technical support to staff, contractors and community partners that is constructive and collaborative.
• Works within a team framework to meet goals for contracts management.
• Represents the agency to the community, contractors, and other groups in a professional manner.
• Serves as designated lead for specific programs funded through Medicaid, Older Americans Act, WA Cares Fund, and other fund sources.
• Programs may include Home Care, Nutrition, Community Options Program Entry Systems (COPES) Ancillary services, and/or other programs.
• Occasional travel is required.

• Bachelor's Degree in liberal arts or social /health sciences and minimum of three years’ experience in an administrative planning position, preferably in the human service field, focused on services in a community setting.
• 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.
• Experience managing government and private contracts.
• Experience conducting competitive bidding processes.
• Experience in assessing compliance.
• Experience in provision of technical support to contractors.
• Requires current WDL & insured vehicle.

$67,098 to $88,039 annually.

• 40 hrs./wk. Non-Exempt.

• 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.

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.

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