Contract Specialist II
King County, Seattle, WA, United States
In addition to the current opening, this recruitment may be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates to fill future Contract Specialist II Career Service vacancies within the Parks Division over the next six months.
About the Role
The Contract Specialist II position will work in the Procurement and Strategic Sourcing Unit to provide excellent customer service and collaboration in a team-oriented environment. A successful candidate will have knowledge of procurement and contract administration for goods, services and technology, and will be responsible for determining and developing a procurement approach, working with client groups to analyze and develop scopes of work, and negotiating contracts.
What You Will Be Doing
Develop and manage procurements for goods and technical services:
Create procurement strategies, write and refine scopes of work, establish selection criteria and pricing schedules, and collaborate with central procurement staff to support effective procurement.
Independently administer complex contracts:
Oversee contract lifecycles, track key data, monitor performance, and recommend procurement strategies to ensure contracts are available for business continuity.
Provide subject matter expertise in procurement processes:
Support operational teams by offering guidance on sourcing strategies, contract requirements, and procurement best practices.
Build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships:
Collaborate with technical and non‑technical staff, procurement and payables teams, and external partners to ensure smooth communication and issue resolution.
Analyze departmental needs to inform procurement strategies:
Research, evaluate, and recommend contract solutions aligned with program goals and operational requirements.
Maintain accurate contract and procurement documentation:
Manage databases and document systems to ensure organized, audit‑ready records.
Coordinate issue resolution and compliance activities:
Identify potential contract or procurement issues, recommend corrective actions, and support adherence to policies and procedures.
Qualifications You Bring
Experience managing procurement and strategic sourcing of goods, services, and technology contracts.
Experience in business analysis, contract negotiation, and project management.
Knowledge of public procurement thresholds and sourcing strategies (RFP, ITB, RFQ, Sole Source, Cooperative Contracts).
Intermediate technical writing and proofreading skills, including ability to draft contract language.
Experience in contract administration.
Competencies You Bring
Customer Focus:
Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer‑centric solutions.
Collaborates:
Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Communicates Effectively:
Developing and delivering multi‑mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
Resourcefulness:
Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.
Courage:
Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said.
Manages Ambiguity:
Operating effectively, even when conditions are uncertain or the way forward is unclear.
It Would Be Great if You Also Bring
Oracle EBS and/or Oracle procurement Cloud or related experience utilizing procurement technology.
Experience with LEAN processes and principles.
Experience with SharePoint, MS Teams, and other collaborative online tools.
Experience working in the public sector or government environment.
Working Conditions
Work Location:
The team works in a hybrid model, with days in the office as well as telecommuting. The primary onsite location is King Street Center, 201 S. Jackson, Seattle, Washington 98104. Employees must reside within Washington state and in reasonable proximity to the worksite.
Work Schedule:
This full‑time position is 40 hours per week and is exempt from overtime under the FLSA.
Union Representation:
This position is represented by Teamsters Local 117.
Application and Selection Process
We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness, and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role. Successful candidates may be invited to interview.
Required application materials:
Complete Application
Resume
Cover Letter
Additional documents will not be considered during the initial screening.
To apply, please submit the required materials as instructed in the posted announcement.
Contact
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Jessica Fuqua at jfuqua@kingcounty.gov.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions.
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About the Role
The Contract Specialist II position will work in the Procurement and Strategic Sourcing Unit to provide excellent customer service and collaboration in a team-oriented environment. A successful candidate will have knowledge of procurement and contract administration for goods, services and technology, and will be responsible for determining and developing a procurement approach, working with client groups to analyze and develop scopes of work, and negotiating contracts.
What You Will Be Doing
Develop and manage procurements for goods and technical services:
Create procurement strategies, write and refine scopes of work, establish selection criteria and pricing schedules, and collaborate with central procurement staff to support effective procurement.
Independently administer complex contracts:
Oversee contract lifecycles, track key data, monitor performance, and recommend procurement strategies to ensure contracts are available for business continuity.
Provide subject matter expertise in procurement processes:
Support operational teams by offering guidance on sourcing strategies, contract requirements, and procurement best practices.
Build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships:
Collaborate with technical and non‑technical staff, procurement and payables teams, and external partners to ensure smooth communication and issue resolution.
Analyze departmental needs to inform procurement strategies:
Research, evaluate, and recommend contract solutions aligned with program goals and operational requirements.
Maintain accurate contract and procurement documentation:
Manage databases and document systems to ensure organized, audit‑ready records.
Coordinate issue resolution and compliance activities:
Identify potential contract or procurement issues, recommend corrective actions, and support adherence to policies and procedures.
Qualifications You Bring
Experience managing procurement and strategic sourcing of goods, services, and technology contracts.
Experience in business analysis, contract negotiation, and project management.
Knowledge of public procurement thresholds and sourcing strategies (RFP, ITB, RFQ, Sole Source, Cooperative Contracts).
Intermediate technical writing and proofreading skills, including ability to draft contract language.
Experience in contract administration.
Competencies You Bring
Customer Focus:
Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer‑centric solutions.
Collaborates:
Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Communicates Effectively:
Developing and delivering multi‑mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
Resourcefulness:
Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.
Courage:
Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said.
Manages Ambiguity:
Operating effectively, even when conditions are uncertain or the way forward is unclear.
It Would Be Great if You Also Bring
Oracle EBS and/or Oracle procurement Cloud or related experience utilizing procurement technology.
Experience with LEAN processes and principles.
Experience with SharePoint, MS Teams, and other collaborative online tools.
Experience working in the public sector or government environment.
Working Conditions
Work Location:
The team works in a hybrid model, with days in the office as well as telecommuting. The primary onsite location is King Street Center, 201 S. Jackson, Seattle, Washington 98104. Employees must reside within Washington state and in reasonable proximity to the worksite.
Work Schedule:
This full‑time position is 40 hours per week and is exempt from overtime under the FLSA.
Union Representation:
This position is represented by Teamsters Local 117.
Application and Selection Process
We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness, and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role. Successful candidates may be invited to interview.
Required application materials:
Complete Application
Resume
Cover Letter
Additional documents will not be considered during the initial screening.
To apply, please submit the required materials as instructed in the posted announcement.
Contact
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Jessica Fuqua at jfuqua@kingcounty.gov.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions.
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