Preschool Development Grant (PDG) Commerce Specialist 1 (CS1) (NP) Olympia

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• Grant application coordination and management including tracking and reporting on the status of applications.
• Coordinate stakeholder meetings with community partners grant participants and management teams.
• Represent the PDG B-5 at internal and external meetings such as hiring committees contracting steering committee meetings community outreach and with key state and national partners.
• Collaborate with PDGs B-5 Integration Specialist to develop and implement project plans monitor suggest recommendations community outreach and action plans.
• Facilitates the overall PDG B-5 work plan to ensure all activities are completed in compliance with specific grant requirements and timelines.
• Track the overall PDG B-5 work plan to ensure all activities are completed in compliance with specific grant requirements and timelines.
• Independently resolve daily issues and reach out to both internal and external partners coordinate the problem-solving process for more complex or unusual problems with PDGs B- 5 Grant Specialist Senior.
• Manage prepare and analyze contracts and procurement agreements for grant funded organizations.
• Draft review and support procurement and contract negotiations.
• Compliance monitoring with federal state and organizational regulations and maintaining accurate records of grant expenditures and progress.
• Communicate with contractors to clarify contract terms and provide technical assistance.
• Research and collaborate with PDG team leads to support procurement decisions.
• Resolve contract disputes and issues in a timely manner.
• Maintain detailed records of contract documents and communications.
• Collaborate with finance legal and other divisions in execution of contracts and grant deliverables.

Required Qualifications:

• A comparable combination of education and professional experience with grant compliance and reporting; coordinating and tracking grant application activities for grant program(s); contract management and compliance including procurement coordination totaling five (5) years.

• Bachelors degree in Public Administration Law Finance or Business and one (1) year of professional experience with grant compliance and reporting; coordinating and tracking grant application activities for grant program(s); or contract management and compliance including procurement coordination.

• Commitment to equity inclusion and respectful workplace principles.

• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously are also important.
• Ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously.
• Prior experience in a procurement or legal role.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Proficiency with Outlook Word Excel and databases applications.
• Professional experience using virtual meeting platforms such as Teams Meetings Zoom Meeting and others to include meeting facilitation.
• Professional experience displaying strong written and oral communications skills.
• Knowledge of Washington States Early Care and Education System.
• Experience with non-profit organizations or government agencies.

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• Resume (current/updated)

This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For more information: who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veterans Preference MUST attach a copy of their DD214 or NGB Form 22 or other verification of military service. Please blackout (redact)the social security number before attaching any documents. For additional information on Veterans Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligible click here.