Budget & Contracts Unit Manager

Budget & Contracts Unit Manager

King County, WA

Summary

This opportunity is open to current King County employees. We are not accepting external applications at this time.

About The Role

This 6-month special duty position offers an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to gain experience and learn more about the Wastewater Treatment Division’s (WTD’s) budget and procurement work at a critical time for the region. The successful candidate will help shepherd several key process improvement efforts around goods and services contracting and compliance, position tracking, operating budget reporting, and more.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead capital budget staff and partner with Project Planning & Delivery colleagues to assess project budget costs, timelines, and prioritization.
• Engage as a member of the Delivery Board.
• Work closely with the Rates and Financial Planning team to develop capital spending forecasts.
• Lead the capital budget team in support activities such as Life Cycle Cost Analysis, cost burden forecasting, rate calculation, and approvals.
• Work with the Operating Budget Supervisor to develop, propose, and track the operating budget.
• Lead and coordinate communication with the County’s Office of Performance Strategy and Budget representatives and the DNRP on budget matters.
• Work with the Procurement & Contracts Administration team Supervisors to facilitate procurement and contract administration and compliance.
• Coordinate with other King County departments to support unit work, resolve issues, and represent WTD initiatives.
• Ensure Finance provides exceptional service to partners and colleagues across WTD.
• Build and invest in the unit team, including hiring, training, career advancement, performance management.

Qualifications You Bring

• Experience procuring or managing contracts.
• Minimum two years of supervisory experience.
• Advanced knowledge working on budget development, oversight, reporting, and accountability.
• A strong commitment to understanding and meeting client needs.
• Experience and skills to work with boards, leadership, and project teams on prioritization of projects within a constrained budget.

Competencies You Bring

• Strategic Mindset – Seeing ahead to future possibilities.
• Action Oriented – Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with urgency.
• Ensures Accountability – Holding self and others accountable.
• Values Differences – Recognizing the value of diverse perspectives.
• Collaborates – Building partnerships and working collaboratively.
• Communicates Effectively – Delivering clear communications to diverse audiences.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid model – day in office and telecommuting; onsite at King Street Center or other sites as needed.
• Requirement:
  Employees must reside in Washington State.
• Work Schedule:
  
  Exempt from overtime provision; not overtime eligible.
• Union Representation:
  Represented by Teamster, Local 117.

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Retirement:
  Pension plan and 457(b) plan.
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass.
• 12 paid holidays plus two personal holidays.
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave.
• Paid parental, family and medical leaves.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Wellness programs.
• Onsite activity centers.
• Employee Giving Program.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options.
• Training and career development programs.

Application Instructions

Submit Complete Application, Resume, Cover Letter, and responses to supplemental questions.

EEO Statement

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on protected class.