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THIS WORK MATTERS!

The Multnomah County Community Health Center is seeking a highly motivated detail-oriented and relationship-driven Contracts Liaison (Finance Specialist Senior) to join our dedicated team. This isnt just a desk job its your chance to be the central nervous system ensuring our Health Center programs receive the essential resources they need to serve our community!

This position is the critical link between our Health Center and our Health Department/County partners. You will not only coordinate but lead and maintain all programming related to contracts and procurement within the Health Center.

As the Health Center Contracts Liaison you will:

• Act as the primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) and liaison for Integrated Clinical Services (ICS) bridging the gap between Health Center needs and Health Department/County contract and procurement processes to ensure timely compliant execution of all related agreements.

• Provide guidance problem-solving and relationship management by translating complex contract requirements for Health Center staff building robust stakeholder relationships and representing ICS at departmental meetings to ensure concerns are addressed and organizational needs are understood.

• Lead the lifecycle management and analysis of contracts by developing coordinating tracking and processing all new in-process and expiring contracts amendments and agreements for Health Center programs.

• Provide strategic advice and ensure continuity by analyzing contracts for potential risks and opportunities supporting negotiation efforts and proactively monitoring spend limits and expiration dates to ensure timely follow-up and continuous program operations.

• Lead procurement strategy and execution by developing coordinating tracking and analyzing all procurement requests while guiding programs on appropriate methods and supporting events that result in effective contracts.

• Streamline acquisition processes by initiating procurement via Action Request Forms and actively researching existing solutions contracts or partnerships (like co-operative agreements or County-owned resources) to efficiently meet Health Center needs.

• Develop and present key metrics on contracts and procurements to leadership and stakeholders including detailed analysis trend identification and actionable recommendations for resolution process improvement and strategic future planning.

Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County we dont just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a Health Department employee you will create a work culture of respect trust and understanding for the highly diverse populations the Health Department serves in the office and in the community. Every employee shares the responsibility for promptly bringing to the Countys attention conduct that interferes with providing a work environment free of illegal discrimination and harassment.

Multnomah County offers an exceptional benefits package including employer-funded retirement savings; health and dental insurance at very low cost to full-time employees and their dependents; paid parental leave; wellness programs; a focus on work-life balance; and much more. Find more details on our benefits website.

Our Commitment to Safety Trust and Belonging: Multnomah County is committed to developing nurturing and continually improving workforce equity by identifying and addressing the structural and policy barriers to equal employment opportunity faced by our employees and communities. County employees across the organization have stepped forward to develop a strategic plan and help create a workplace where everyone can reach their full potential. Learn more by reading our Workforce Equity Strategic Plan and exploring our Core Competencies for all County employees.

TO QUALIFY:

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience volunteering education and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications review our overview of the selection process page.

Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be as noted below. All non-traditional education training and experience will be evaluated.

Education/Training: Equivalent to a bachelors degree. (In lieu of a degree we will consider relevant education experience)

Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of responsible experience in Finance Reporting Procurement Contract Development or Contract Management.

Preferred Qualifications/ Transferable Skills*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/ transferable skills to qualify. However keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.

• Demonstrated relational skills related coordinating between technical and service delivery programs

• Experience in healthcare contract development and negotiation

• Exercise independent thought and judgement in developing and preparing financial reports using automated systems including enterprise system software and Microsoft excel platform

• Experience explaining laws and regulations to internal and external customers

• Working knowledge of governmental accounting and budgeting as well as related standards and practices

• Strong writing skills

• Experience working in an FQHC environment

*Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.

SCREENING & EVALUATION:

REQUIRED: The Application Packet: You must submit all requested items below. Failure to do so will be deemed as an incomplete application and will not move forward in the application process.

1. A completed online application.

2. Attach a Resume demonstrating you meeting minimum qualifications; AND

3. Attach a Cover Letter that expands on your resume addressing why you are interested in this position and demonstrating how your experience and skill set align with the minimum and preferred qualifications listed.

Note: The application resume and cover letter should clearly demonstrate your work experience/skills and how they relate to the descriptions provided in the Overview and To Qualify sections of the job announcement. Please be thorough as these materials will be scored and determine your eligibility to advance in this recruitment process.

-- Only apply ONCE for this opportunity. Duplicate applications CANNOT be submitted in Workday. --

• Internal applicant: If you are an internal candidate (current employee including on-call regular trial service limited duration and temporary employee) your job application will consist of the career profile that you complete in Workday. Before you apply please make sure to do the following:

  • Navigate to your profile in Workday (see: My Career Profile) and click on the My Career section of your profile. Complete all sections of your career profile that you want to have included in your application (Job History Education Skills Languages Certifications etc.).

  • When completing the application on Workday as an internal candidate you will need to scroll down to see the Resume/Cover Letter section on your screen. This is the place where you may upload your resume and cover letter by clicking the Upload button for EACH document youd like to upload. There will be no other prompts for you to upload your resume and cover letter.

• External applicant: When completing the application on Workday as an external candidate (including volunteers unpaid interns contractors and community partners) through you will come to a page where you will see the Resume/CV section. This is the place where you may upload your resume and cover letter by clicking the Upload button for EACH document youd like to upload. There will be no other prompts for you to upload your resume and cover letter.

• Do not click the Submit button before you upload your documents.

After You Apply:

• Please save a copy of this job posting for your reference as it will not be available for you to view online after the job posting closes.

• Log in to your Workday account before the job posting closes to see if you have any pending tasks or actions to complete. These can be found under the My Applications section. You must complete these tasks or actions before the job posting closes.

• Check both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment.

The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:

• Initial review of minimum qualifications

• Resume and Cover Letter Review

• Phone screen

• Consideration of top candidates

• Language assessment (if applicable)

• Background reference

Note: Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

Equal Pay Law:

Please note that the pay range provided for this position is meant to give a general idea of the potential earnings for the role. However the actual compensation will be determined according to the Oregon Equal Pay Law taking into consideration factors such as candidates relevant experience and education. Candidates should anticipate initial offers within the listed pay range which may not necessarily be at or near the highest end of the range.

Inclement Weather and Disasters - Serving the Public Even During Disasters:

Everyday Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster this safety net becomes even more critical. All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather natural disaster or other types of community emergency response. During these emergency responses while typically there begins with a call for volunteers county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities. For more information please visit the Disaster Service Worker Information page.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Type of Position: This position is eligible for overtime.

Type: Represented

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Location: Gladys McCoy Building - 619 NW 6th Ave Portland OR 97209. This position is eligible for hybrid telework however the incumbent must reside in Oregon or Washington.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

Note: All employees must reside in Oregon or Washington; the county cannot support ongoing telework from other locations. We are not able to sponsor H-B1 visas F1 or STEM OPT.

In accordance with Oregon Law Multnomah County is not collecting school attendance dates in the initial application process; please do not include these dates in your resume cover letter and other application materials.

Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County we dont just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran or protected veteran status genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.

Veterans Preference: Under Oregon Law qualifying veterans may apply for veterans preference. Review our veterans preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.

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