Subsidy Program Manager; COM

Overview

Subsidy Program Manager (COM
3) At the Department of Commerce, we’re reimagining what’s possible in government. We’re builders, thinkers, and change-makers, working at the intersection of innovation, community, and impact. From unlocking critical funding to fueling inclusive economic growth, we’re turning big ideas into real-world solutions that uplift people and places.

Our agency’s strength lies in the diversity of our workforce and the breadth of the lived experiences and perspectives employees bring to the work. We believe equity is not just a value but a practice, which is reflected in how we design programs, engage communities, and deliver outcomes. We foster a workplace culture where curiosity is encouraged, bold thinking is welcomed, and collaboration drives our impact.

This job is a commitment to reshape systems so they work better for everyone. If you’re ready to challenge the status quo and build meaningful connections, we want to meet you. Let’s build what’s next, together.

The Housing Division (HD) partners with local governments, Tribes, housing authorities, nonprofits and other organizations to develop and preserve affordable housing, promote individual and family self-sufficiency, and reduce adult and youth homelessness. This position works within the Office of Apple Health & Homes and Permanent Supportive Housing (AHAH-PSH) and serves as program specialist for AHAH-PSH subsidy team. This position has technical expertise to implement, administer and support AHAH-PSH housing subsidy voucher programs by offering financial assistance, monitoring performance, and providing programmatic input.

This work includes coordinating with the Health Care Authority (HCA) and Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) on joint initiatives. This position contributes to program activities including policy formation, application solicitation and evaluation, award recommendations, negotiating and monitoring complex contracts with community nonprofit organizations, housing authorities, Tribes and other entities, and providing technical assistance and training. This position exercises independent judgment and discretion regarding the interpretation and implementation of policies and regulations.

This position coordinates with other units and agency staff for the effective and timely completion of assigned tasks and ensures that customer service is a priority.

Administration of Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Subsidy Programs

• Writes and publishes Notices of Funding Availability (NOFAs) in compliance with legislative budget and agency requirements.
• Administers competitive funding programs including soliciting and evaluating applications for funding.
• Conducts competitive funding and procurement processes, in alignment with Commerce and HD policies.
• Develops and maintains application forms and leads the application and application review process; make recommendations to management for the allocation of PSH funding to awardees.
• Establishes and maintains PSH subsidy program policies and processes and guides continuous program improvement by ensuring updates are based on program data collected, legislative requirements, agency requirements, and feedback provided by grantees.
• Provides technical assistance and consultation to grantees, landlords, partner providers and their staff regarding PSH subsidy programs, guidelines, PSH best practices, implementation and cost reimbursement process, including system use through Secure Access Washington (SAW) and the FUTURE database.
• Sets-up applicable data systems, including Contract Management System (CMS) and tracking tools related to contracts, budgets, and compliance reviews.
• Assists with drafting legislation and providing presentations and representation at the agency level at professional, local, state, regional, or national meetings.
• Responds to agency and legislative requests for information.

Contract Management and Contract Management System

• Negotiates, develops, and monitors complex contracts.
• Develops and maintains PSH contract templates in compliance with current legislation, policies and agency…