Best Starts for Kids Contracts Manager

Summary

Community Health Services operates King County's Public Health Centers and delivers various health services through its programs, partnerships, and comprehensive services. We embody King County's vision of health, well-being, and racial equity daily for everyone. We aim to strengthen our community's safety net services and partnerships to deliver equitable and responsive health care for marginalized communities. Today, we have nearly 650 employees, constituting one-third of Public Health as the largest division in the department.

King County's Best Starts for Kids (BSK) initiative is hiring two (2) contract managers (PPM-II). These roles will support programs such as Home-Based Services, Community-Based Parenting Support, Child Care Health Consultation, and Help Me Grow. Both roles manage contracts, oversee payments, and drive program success while ensuring equity-driven contracting practices. They monitor performance, provide culturally responsive technical assistance to community partners, and collaborate with program managers to create data visualizations, evaluate outcomes, and coordinate capacity-building activities. These positions directly contribute to the success of programs that empower children, families, and caregivers across King County.

These two (2) positions attract candidates with a focus on equity, impactful work, and professional growth. King County champions diversity and social justice, fostering an inclusive environment where employees can drive systemic change. Joining the Best Starts for Kids initiative offers the opportunity to shape programs that improve outcomes for children, families, and caregivers. The Prenatal-to-Five and Help Me Grow teams emphasize collaboration, continuous learning, and data-driven results, cultivating a supportive and innovative workplace. Based in vibrant Downtown Seattle, these roles combine meaningful work with opportunities for personal development and community impact.

Commitment To Equity and Social Justice

Named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.

The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.

We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights, opportunities, and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020, King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities.

To learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx

Work Schedule

This is a full-time, career-service position. The standard workweek is Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. Some evening and weekend work may be required to meet program demands.

Work Location

Chinook Building - 401 5th Ave. CNK-PH-1000 -Seattle, WA 98104 - Hybrid model. At least three times a month, but this may change in the coming years.

Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

Some of the work associated with this position will be performed through teleworking, and will report to office location and to meetings as needed. Travel to other work locations may be necessary. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. To support employees during this time King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive team.)

Job Duties

Contract Management Process and Infrastructure Implementation

• Develop, implement, and improve contracting tools and processes with an equity focus.
• Collaborate with CHS contract and financial staff to refine procedures and templates (e.g., budgets, invoices, reports).
• Provide culturally responsive technical assistance to community partners for accurate and timely contract deliverables.
• Coordinate with central finance and compliance teams and maintain feedback loops with grantees.

• Review up to 50 contracts' financial and programmatic reports to evaluate performance, approve payments, and process invoices.
• Follow up on incomplete requirements and resolve performance issues with Best Starts Program Managers and community partners.
• Conduct site reviews/monitoring visits to ensure high-quality, outcome-based services for children and families. Research and Data Visualization Support
• Create dashboards and data visualizations to support program evaluation and decision-making.
• Review literature on policy and practice, conduct qualitative coding, and assist in data collection activities.
• Coordinate stakeholder involvement in evaluation activities with Best Starts Program Managers and the evaluation team.

• Coordinate meetings and capacity-building activities for awardees, including scheduling, logistics, and documentation.

• Actively support the Prenatal-to-Five Team or the Help Me Grow Team, fostering collaboration, equity, and continuous learning.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Ideal Canidate:

• Deep knowledge of equity and social justice principles, including the impact of place-, race-, and policy-based inequities.
• At least two years of experience in contract management and/or program design and implementation (e.g., development, budgeting, invoicing, reporting).
• At least two years of experience in basic data management and using project management tools.
• Proven experience coordinating groups to achieve shared goals.
• Ability to multi-task and adapt in high-pressure situations with shifting deadlines and expectations.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and results.
• Ability to work across sectors to create opportunities and improve outcomes.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build consensus among diverse individuals and groups.
• Experience creating culturally and linguistically appropriate messages and materials with diverse partners.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and data management software.
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License or ability to travel throughout the county as needed.

• Familiarity with King County and Washington State early learning systems.
• Experience coordinating, implementing, and monitoring grant- or contract-funded services.
• Experience supporting capacity-building activities like training, coaching, or consultation.
• Skills in data analysis and visualization, including working with datasets and using relevant software.
• Experience with cross-sector partnerships, collaborative processes, or planning large initiatives with diverse stakeholders.

Supplemental Information

Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.

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, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

To Apply

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

Who May Apply

These positions are open to all qualified candidates. King County strongly encourages individuals from diverse backgrounds, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, and veterans, to apply. The county values diverse perspectives and life experiences, welcoming applicants who share a commitment to equity and social justice.

Application Process

The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:

• NeoGov Job Application (The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
• Supplemental Questions (The responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Interest

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.

Necessary Special Requirements

• The selection process may include evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, interviewing, and testing. You must completely fill out the application with your relevant education and work experience.
• The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR ( if applicable).
• The selected candidate must be able to pass a thorough background investigation, but findings may not necessarily disqualify an applicant for employment. (and Pre-employment Physical, if applicable).
• For more information on our selection process, please refer to www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/jobs/hiring. For tips on interviewing, please visit https://www.kingcounty.gov/~/media/audience/employees/learning-and-development/Interview_Tips.ashx?la=en.
• Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
• Public Health relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
• Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time and obtaining required immunizations.
• Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.
• When Public Health responds to an emergency, and in accordance with relevant CBA language and/or KC policy and procedures, we may assign duties outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time, including nights and weekends, with possible deployment to locations other than the department.
• If you need a disability accommodation in the application or testing process, please call the contact number listed on the job announcement.

Union Membership

Non Represented

Contact

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