Contracting Manager (COM 4

Contracting Manager (COM
4)

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.

Let’s build what’s next, together.

Partners with local governments, nonprofits, and others to strengthen the ability of all forms of local governments and community-based organizations to fund and develop critical services to their citizens. The division provides leadership in local government finance and statewide infrastructure initiatives that help create and retain jobs. We also provide grants, loans, and planning and technical assistance to local governments for community development needs, infrastructure improvements, and economic development opportunities.

Assists local governments and other eligible applicants in meeting critical infrastructure needs by providing technical assistance, training, and low-interest loans and grants for public infrastructure, including water, sewer, solid waste, stormwater, roads/streets/sidewalks/bridges, and broadband. This position supervises project managers and contracting operations to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements and alignment with Board policy. The role coordinates with program staff to provide technical assistance to local governments, elected officials, private entities, the public, technical experts, federal and state program partners, and Federally Recognized Indian Tribes in support of Washington communities.

The position also works closely with Commerce and the Central Contracting Office to ensure consistency with contracting standards and to advance program needs.

This position serves as the primary project management, compliance, and program operations lead for PWB programs. The position takes primary responsibility for developing, negotiating, implementing, and monitoring complex infrastructure funding agreements in alignment with RCW 43.155, the applicable Washington administrative code(s), Board policy, Commerce requirements, and best practices.

This role provides supervision, training, guidance, and support to project managers to ensure consistent application of program requirements, effective project execution, and establishment and adherence to processes and procedures. The position leads and ensures the integrity of the full contract lifecycle, including contract development, negotiation, administration, and compliance monitoring. It creates and refines program processes, procedures, and tools that support consistent contract management and monitoring, corrective action implementation, and contractual accountability.

In addition, the position advises on key infrastructure issues, provides technical and policy expertise to internal and external stakeholders, and contributes to the development, implementation, and ongoing refinement of policies and procedures governing PWB programs, including rule making, funding methodologies, compliance frameworks, and infrastructure finance.

• Lead the development, negotiation, and monitoring of complex public infrastructure funding agreements, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and program specific requirements.
• Provide subject matter expertise on program design, policy impacts, and operational considerations relating to contracting.
• Serve as the primary point of escalation for project managers on complex technical, policy, and compliance issues.
• Develop and maintain contract processes,…