TLT​/SDA Contracting Manager; Project​/Program Manager III

The King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) is seeking a highly skilled Project/Program Manager (PPM) III to manage and facilitate KCSO’s various contracts by providing analysis, research, contract development, meeting facilitation, communications development and coordination, and special project support to all of KCSO’s contract partners. Contract partners are primarily governmental agencies that include the Muckleshoot Tribe, 13 King County cities and towns, Sound Transit, King County Metro, and King County Airport and include several smaller contracts for services with other governmental agencies both internal and external to King County government.

This position will work in customer engagement and communication, contract and interlocal agreement tracking, processing, and development; and statistical and budget analysis support. The position will interact directly with KCSO Command Staff, Executive Management Team, budget and accounting staff, legal counsel, Executive Office staff, and senior leadership from contracting agencies. This is a benefit-eligible Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) opportunity or Special Duty Assignment (SDA), expected to last through August 31, 2027.

This position is open to current King County employees as a TLT assignment or SDA. Candidates currently working in KCSO who are applying for this opportunity as an SDA must obtain approval from their chain of command.

This position is based at the King County Courthouse in downtown Seattle at the King County Courthouse.

This position is FLSA Exempt and not eligible for overtime. The typical work week for this position is 40 hours per week on a 5/8 schedule. The assignment is currently available as a hybrid schedule of a minimum of 3 days per week on-site and subject to business needs. Additional hours may be necessary to respond to workload needs.

The Project/Program Manager III will be responsible for serving as the primary point of contact and support for KCSO police services contracts within the Contract Services Unit. Responsibilities and functions of this position include but are not limited to the following duties:

• Implement contract program by managing, writing, interpreting, and maintaining contracts;
• Provide exceptional customer service;
• Conduct strategic contract planning;
• Gather data and assist in preparing contract cost exhibits;
• Teach employees, community members, and other interested parties about the contract program;
• Market the contracts program; and analyzing program effectiveness;
• Participate in departmental strategy by assessing contractual impacts of potential annexation and other operating environment changes;
• Work at an intergovernmental level and liaison with officials from cities and other entities to promote and grow the contract program;
• Recommend contract-related policy and operational changes;
• Oversee annual report development;
• Prepare Police Service Reports;
• Serve as department web master for public side;
• Serve as a resource on annexation issues;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

To be considered for this position, applicants must have three (3) years of progressive project or program management experience OR a combination of education and experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. Basic qualifications include:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Effective team player and ability to collaborate and communicate with contracting counterparts.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to successfully manage projects using current project management principles, methodologies, and processes. Skills in gathering, manipulating, and analyzing data…