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NEOGOV · 10 hours ago

Procurement Team Lead (PPM III)

Chinook Building 401 5th Avenue Seattle, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$106K/yr - $134K/yr

5+ years exp

King County's Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) is dedicated to providing equitable opportunities for community health and engagement. The Procurement Team Lead will oversee the procurement processes for the Adult Services Division, ensuring that solicitations are accessible and equitable while maintaining compliance with laws and policies.

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Responsibilities

Candidate will develop and manage an annual procurement calendar for up to ten competitive solicitations, ensuring timelines are realistic, predictable, and widely communicated

Candidate will convene cross-functional planning discussions, facilitate internal review processes, and coordinate with provider supports and fiscal teams to align PVA, onboarding, and readiness supports with all RFx milestones

Candidate will lead the drafting, review, and finalization of solicitations, evaluation criteria, scopes of work, and required documentation

Candidate will ensure materials are written in clear and accessible language, prioritize equity and transparency, and reflect community input gathered through listening sessions and pre-release engagement

Candidate will coordinate evaluation panels, guide reviewers through scoring and selection, and ensure documentation aligns with County procurement standards

Candidate will uphold conflict-of-interest protocols, ensure consistent scoring practices, and support award determinations and public communications

Candidate will partner closely with the Provider Supports team to integrate pre-vendor assessment referrals and readiness supports throughout the solicitation lifecycle

Candidate will collaborate with the Policy & Community Engagement team to plan and support RFx-related listening sessions, information sessions, bidder Q&A, and feedback loops that strengthen provider engagement and equitable access

Candidate will track procurement milestones, timeliness, participation rates (including representation of emerging and culturally-specific providers), and solicitation access barriers

Candidate will conduct after-action reviews and recommend improvements to increase accessibility, equity, and efficiency

Qualification

Procurement ManagementEquity StrategiesProject LeadershipPublic Sector ExperienceContract AdministrationCross-Functional CoordinationMaster's DegreeNonprofit Capacity BuildingFiscal ManagementCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in public administration, business, social/behavioral sciences, government, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in fiscal management, auditing, grants/contracts administration, or provider technical assistance, including two (2) years leading projects or supervising professional staff

Preferred

Master's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Law, or related field

Procurement-related training or certification (e.g., NCMA)

Experience designing or supporting public sector procurements or grantmaking

Experience improving equity in government funding access

Experience coordinating cross-functional project teams

Experience developing solicitation templates, checklists, or guidance

Familiarity with nonprofit capacity building and government-to-community partnerships

Benefits

Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents

Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents

Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan

Transportation program and ORCA transit pass

12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays

Generous vacation and paid sick leave

Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves

Flexible Spending Account

Wellness programs

Onsite activity centers

Employee Giving Program

Employee assistance programs

Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position

Training and career development programs