Contract Specialist

Contract Specialist

Contract Specialist for Olympic Area Agency on Aging (O3A) based in Aberdeen, WA or Sequim, WA.

The Contract Specialist is responsible for the development of contracted services necessary to meet O3A's state and federal contract obligations and provides contracts management. Ensures that internal contracting policies and procedures comply with fund source requirements. Conducts public procurement processes. Negotiates contract terms and develops statements of work. Monitors contractor operational performance. Provides technical support to staff, contractors and community partners that is constructive and collaborative. Works within a team framework to meet goals for contracts management. Represents the agency to the community, contractors, and other groups in a professional manner. The Contract Specialist serves as designated lead for specific programs, funded through Medicaid, Older Americans Act, WA Cares Fund, and other fund sources. Programs may include Home Care, Nutrition, Community Options Program Entry Systems (COPES) Ancillary services, and/or other programs. Occasional travel is required.

Bachelor's Degree in liberal arts or social/health sciences and minimum of three years' experience in an administrative planning position, preferably in the human service field, focused on services in a community setting. Experience working in the field of community-based long-term care, social services planning and management, aging and/or disability services, and/or human services. Experience managing government and private contracts. Experience conducting competitive bidding processes. Experience in assessing compliance. Experience in provision of technical support to contractors. Requires current WDL & insured vehicle.

$67,098 to $88,039 annually. 40 hrs./wk. Non-Exempt. Benefits include: 12 paid holidays per year, paid annual and sick leave accrual, WA PERS pension plan, medical plan including vision, dental plan, EAP counseling, life and AD&D insurance.