Contracts Specialist 2 (CS2) – Olympia

Job Title: Contracts Specialist 2 (CS2)

Location:Olympia WA. Hybrid - we are mainly remote but come into the office depending on business need.

Closes:Friday December 19th 2025

Salary:$58584.00 - $78912 Annually

The Washington State Department of Children Youth and Families (DCYF) Administrative Services Division is seeking a Contracts Specialist 2 (CS2) to support the operations of the Financial and Business Services Division (FBSD) Contracts Office from our headquarters in Olympia this role you will be responsible for developing and managing contract and procurement documents analyzing proposals for technical requirements and cost factors and ensuring timely processing of requests from programmatic and infrastructural personnel. If you are dedicated to making a positive impact and want to be part of a dynamic team that drives essential services for our community we encourage you to apply!

DCYF Finance Division Principles

We serve the mission. DCYFs mission is to work alongside Washingtons vulnerable children youth and families to foster safety stability and better outcomes by strengthening opportunities connections and community. Finance is fundamental to the agency achieving its strategy.

We are great partners and focused on the work that matters so we drive great partnership starts with having the right people at the table early and often.

We are the finance team/employer of choice. We will be respectful and create a positive work environment without judgements.

We are curious and continue to see mistakes as an opportunity to better understand where things need to change.

We are future focused. We understand that things change but we stay focused on serving those who serve our mission (strategic outcomes).

Click here to learn more about DCYF.

The Opportunity:

As a Contracts Specialist 2 you will collaborate with stakeholders inside and outside the DCYF to create agreements that meet organizational needs. Your role includes evaluating bids negotiating contract terms and ensuring fair costs. You will manage the contract lifecycle by facilitating signatures overseeing terminations and ensuring compliance with obligations while resolving any issues that arise with private entities. You will also develop many different types of contracts to include but not limited to contract templates Service Level Agreements (SLAs) Data Sharing Agreements and Interlocal/Intergovernmental Agreements providing expert guidance to DCYF leadership and program staff to enhance operational effectiveness.

Some of what you will do:

• Oversee the negotiation administration and termination of contracts agreements leases purchases and other non-standard agreements.
• Arrange for and / or perform the analysis of proposals for technical requirements and cost factors.
• Coordinate the evaluation of bids / proposals.
• Assure compliance with the terms of contracts while also resolving any problems concerning the obligations of the state or private concerns.
• Educate stakeholders of DCYF policies and procedures regarding contract development and management.
• When needed make requests for change(s) to regulation policy or procedures.

Required qualifications:

• Equivalent combination of education and experience totaling six (6) years.

OR

• Bachelors degree involving major study in public administration business administration business law commerce economics mathematics statistics or closely allied field AND Two (2) years experience in negotiating administering or terminating government contracts contract property management contract cost or price analysis contract compliance administration or conducting activities such as inspections investigations enforcement of policies/regulations/laws.

AND

1. The ability to take action to learn and grow.
2. The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

Knowledge of:

• Regulations policies and procedures for the preparation of contracts agreements etc. This knowledge should be inclusive of business and professional services practices and trends sources of supply and cost factors contract terminology and development.

Ability to:

• Deal with representatives of business the professions and institutions so as to agree to terms of contracts; assure compliance with the terms of contracts and / or agreements.
• Work to obtain timely delivery of goods and services and the most reasonable prices.
• Coordinate contract negotiation work with efforts of other units in need of services if applicable.
• Advise department offices and sections on contract terms and conditions.

How do I apply

In addition to completing the online application applicants must attach the following documents to their profile in order to be considered for this position:

• Cover Letter describing how you meet the specific qualifications for this position
• Resume (current/updated) detailing experience and education

Supplemental Information:

The Department of Children Youth and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washingtons children and youth growing up safe healthy and thriving. We invite all candidates to join us in our mission to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and/or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting we encourage you to apply anyway.

The Department of Children Youth and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age sex marital status sexual orientation race creed color national origin honorably discharged veteran or military status or the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.

The incumbent must successfully complete formal training courses as required by law policy and regional requirements within one (1) year of their appointment.

This position is in a 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.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

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