We have a short-term Special Duty opportunity that is open to all qualified King County Career Service employees eligible for special duty. This position is expected to last through October 2021.
 
This Business Development Specialist position administers the King County Contracting Opportunities Program for Small Contractors and Suppliers and related federal Disadvantaged Business Enterprise programs.  

The Business Development and Contract Compliance (BDCC) office aims to increase the participation of Small Contractors and Suppliers, Small Business Enterprises (SBE) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, Minority and Women owned Business Enterprises in the county’s contracting opportunities and the workforce of its contractors through its Apprenticeship and Priority Hire programs.

The Finance and Business Operations Division's mission is to provide exceptional customer value for accounting, procurement, treasury, and small business services. We are actively seeking employees whose behavior is in alignment with our division's core values: Respect, Teamwork, Results, and Innovation.  
 
For this Special Duty Assignment (SDA) you will be responsible for:

• Data Analysis and Report Development for contracts related data and initiatives.  Maintain contract files for audit accountability.   Maintain procedures and rules for county and contractor compliance in accordance with county, State, and federal requirements, laws, and regulations. 
• Evaluate bids/proposals and contracts for compliance with program rules, federal regulations for compliance with EEO and non-discrimination policies and provisions, small and disadvantaged business utilization, and apprenticeship requirements.  Investigate and draft protest responses.
• Provide customer service to internal and external clients including developing partnerships, identifying and negotiating technical assistance and resources for small business development efforts.  Plan, coordinate, and participate in outreach efforts and events. Plan, attend, and deliver workshops and presentations to a wide variety of audiences. 
• Develop and recommend new business development strategies and methods to increase the use of small and disadvantaged businesses in the award of county contracts. Administer and provide lead oversight for multiple federal contracting programs.
    

• Experience managing programs involving contracting and/or compliance
• Experience querying and analyzing contract-related data sets; gathering and performing data analysis and reporting results.
• Ability to learn, understand and apply complex materials such as policies, laws, regulations.
• Demonstrated experience and skill in drafting, editing, and reviewing comprehensive reports, memos, and other necessary communications.
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Ability to perform research, analyze and solve problems 
• Ability to work individually and collaboratively as a team member 
• Ability to think differently, are eager to try new things and challenge yourself to improve processes
• Intermediate level of technology proficiency using MS Office Productivity tools in your daily work 
• Ability to manage your time and adapt to changing priorities, work on multiple priorities and projects simultaneously, meet quick deadlines, and produce timely and quality work products
• Ability to uphold our Division’s values
• Ability to work in a remote work environment

Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
 
 Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
 
 Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
 
 King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
 No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
 
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