Contracts & Federal Compliance Lead (TTE)

Thurston County, WA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 96144 - 129288

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

About WSDOT

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal organization with a global reputation for excellence! Our dedicated workforce is responsible to plan design build and operate an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the addition to maintaining over 18000 lane miles of state highway and 4100 bridges WSDOT manages the worlds longest floating bridge executes an award-winning Active Transportation Plan holds a record for the worlds widest tunneling project and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!

The Opportunity

WSDOT is seeking a skilled Transportation Technical Engineer to serve as the Contracts and Federal Compliance Lead in Olympia WA. This position provides division-wide leadership for developing negotiating executing and administering a broad range of contracts agreements leases and letters of understanding that support critical transportation programs.

The role oversees complex federal program contracts with specialized technical and administrative requirements that can significantly impact program scope schedule and budget. The incumbent also serves as the divisions lead for audits and compliance responses and manages agreements including engineering and construction services train operations equipment purchase and maintenance property leases and disposals and other non-standard contracts.

What to Expect

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role Contracts and Federal Compliance Lead will:

Serve as the Lead negotiator
Develop multiple complex rail freight and other contracts such as operating and maintenance contracts as required by the division to achieve its programmatic goals.
Lead coordinate or oversee staff that administer contracts ensuring the division meets contract obligations.
Make decisions related to agreement tactics for execution or termination provision language and determinations of non-compliance.
Elevate/inform program managers when operational or capital funding may be impacted.
Work with stakeholders such as BNSF Railway Sound Transit Federal Railroad Administration Amtrak state agencies local agencies etc.
Plan execute control and evaluate all related contract activities and functions.
Develop and negotiate performance improvement measures or develop contract plans.
Ensure project and program managers are kept up to date on any contract negotiation or compliance issues.
Responsible for reviewing finalizing submitting and managing all solicitations under Washingtons Electronic Business Solutions (WEBS) system.

Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity the following are required:

Contract Law Compliance & Risk Management: Ability to independently interpret and apply state federal and local laws regulations and policies to develop negotiate administer and evaluate complex contracts and procurements; assess and communicate legal financial schedule and performance risks; and implement mitigation strategies to protect agency interests.
Contract Development Negotiation & Administration: Ability to draft edit negotiate and administer complex agreements and contract language that clearly define scope responsibilities performance expectations and risk allocation while ensuring transparency competition and compliance.
Financial & Analytical Judgment: Ability to apply accounting and budgeting principles; analyze costs expenditures and performance data; conduct risk and cost-benefit analyses; and support fiscally sound defensible decision-making.
Communication & Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to translate complex technical and contractual information into clear written verbal and presentation formats for technical and non-technical audiences; produce professional contract documents and reports; and explain implications risks and recommendations to decision-makers.
Leadership Supervision & Workforce Development: Ability to plan assign supervise and evaluate the work of professional and technical staff; provide coaching mentoring and constructive feedback; and support employee development and program effectiveness.
Collaboration & Relationship Management: Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of multidisciplinary teams; build productive relationships with customers consultants suppliers and internal partners; and resolve issues to achieve shared project objectives.
Digital Proficiency Documentation & Quality Control: Ability to use digital tools and document management systems to create manage review and safeguard accurate contract and project documentation; perform quality reviews; and maintain attention to detail and confidentiality.
Organization Prioritization & Adaptability: Ability to independently prioritize and manage multiple competing assignments adjust to shifting deadlines and maintain quality compliance and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
Professional Ethics & Confidentiality: Ability to exercise sound professional judgment protect sensitive and confidential information and develop legally and strategically appropriate solutions to complex business and stakeholder challenges.
Mobility Requirement: Ability to travel to project sites meetings and workshops including occasional overnight travel. Valid drivers license and the ability to operate a state-owned vehicle.
Growth Mindset:Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
Service-Oriented:Takes action to meet the needs of others.

It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:

Rail Agreement Expertise & Contract Administration: Demonstrated ability to apply specialized knowledge of Amtrak Class I railroad and rail vendor agreements to develop administer interpret and resolve complex contractual issues unique to passenger and freight rail environments.
Federal Railroad Regulatory Compliance: Demonstrated ability to interpret and integrate Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) laws and regulations into contract requirements project decisions and compliance strategies to ensure regulatory adherence and risk-informed outcomes.

Important Notes

This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options.
To review the full Position Description please follow the directions in the Contact Us section of this posting.
In addition to base salary employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on the type duties or location of the position. For union-represented positions more information on other forms of compensation can be found in the applicableCollective Bargaining Agreements. Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found in Chapter 357-28of the Washington Administrative Code.
WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information please visit.

Why WSDOT

Work-Life Balance We offer flexible work schedules that allow you time for your life outside of this excellent opportunity.
Paid Leave In addition to 12 paid holidays full-time employees mayearn up to 25 paid vacation days per year!
Tuition Assistance Permanent employees have several options for assistance with education expenses including tuition reimbursement programs government discounts at participating colleges throughout the state and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
PlanFor Your Future WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options. Employees also have a choice of state retirement programs and much more. Go toState Benefitsfor more information.

Check out this video to learn more:Why WSDOT

How to Apply

Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore it is very important that the Work Experience portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible.

In order to be considered for this opportunity please include the following with your online application:

An attached Resume outlining (in reverse chronological order) your experience to date.
An attached Cover Letter that further explains your qualifications and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role.
Contact details for a minimum of three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance technical skills and job-related competencies. This information can be entered in the References section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment.

Please click the APPLY button to proceed.Note that you will be prompted to either sign in or create an account. This step is required in order to submit an application to this opportunity.

WSDOT is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected included and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. All persons regardless of race ethnicity age veteran status sexual orientation and/ or gender identity are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the recruiter listed.

Contact Us

For inquiries aboutthis posting you may contact the assigned Recruiter Amanda Strebeck at. Please be sure to reference Contracts and Federal Compliance Lead #03398 in the subject line.

DescriptionAbout WSDOTWashington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal organization with a global reputation for excellence! Our dedicated workforce is responsible to plan design build and operate an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and g...