Program and Contracts Manager; COM

Description

Program Performance and Contracts Manager (COM3) The Department of Commerce is the one agency in state government that touches every aspect of community and economic development: planning, infrastructure, energy, public facilities, housing, public safety and crime victims, international trade, business services and more. We work with local governments, tribes, businesses and civic leaders throughout the state to strengthen communities so all residents may thrive and prosper.

The Community Services Division (CSD) partners with local governments, Tribes, community-based organizations, and nonprofits to provide community assistance, promote individual and family self-sufficiency, address the causes and effects of crime and violence, and reduce poverty.

Within the Community Economic Opportunities (CEO) Unit of CSD, this position performs professional, journey-level program work for the Commerce Work First Programs. These programs provide transitional employment and work training to low-income families in partnership with DSHS, other state agencies, and community-based organizations. The goal of this program is to improve the economic stability and mobility of vulnerable families through employment.

This position is part of the Commerce Work First contracts management team, and key skills include collaboration, curiosity, candor, synthesizing information, inventiveness, and efficiency. Primary responsibilities include managing complex and competing issues; coordinating program operations; conducting policy research and data analysis; facilitating contract improvements through gap analysis and collaborative work; and working closely with other staff, contractors, and key partners to connect ideas and support program performance.

Required Position

Qualifications:

Seven (7) total years of professional-level experience or education in project management, policy development, compliance monitoring, technical assistance, performance management, human services, or related which includes:

• Policy analysis, project management, data management and/or reporting, and/or improving operational systems.
• Reviewing, interpreting and implementing state and federal requirements
• Facilitating, coaching, and relationship-building skills across diverse partners

Three (3) or more years of the following:

• Policy analysis, project management, data management and/or reporting, and/or improving operational systems.
• Reviewing, interpreting and implementing state and federal requirements
• Facilitating, coaching, and relationship-building skills across diverse partners

Lived experience with TANF, SNAP, or other publicly funded programs may substitute for two years of professional experience.

• What is lived experience? Lived experiences is relevant expertise derived from the accumulated personal life and professional experiences of an individual. Experience can be gained through life events.

Examples of how to qualify:

• 7 years of experience
• 6 years of experience and one year of education
• 5 years of experience and two years of education
• 4 years of experience and three years of education
• 3 years of experience and four years of education
• 2 years of experience and five years of education
• 1 years of experience and six years of education

AND

Demonstrated commitment to growth Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism competencies, including: able to learn and understand the language and concepts of DEI; commitment to growth, learning and self-awareness related to DEI; demonstrated the understanding that all people are valued by contributing to an equitable, inclusive and respectful environment when working with members of the team, agency, and community; and commitment to being an active participant in continually…