This recruitment is to fill a Term-Limited Temporary position that is anticipated to end December 2022.  If filled by a King County employee who has passed their initial probation, it will be as a Special Duty Assignment. Our current opportunity is for an IT Contract Specialist level 1 or 2 (depending upon experience).

PROCURE EVERYTHING IT:  Software, hardware, software as a service (SaaS), IT Consulting and Managed Services across the entire County are some of things you will be responsible for, as well as providing expertise and insight into the technology marketplace. Lead the development of all Request for Proposals (RFP), Request for Qualifications (RFQ), and Invitation to Bid (ITB).
 
Our Ideal Candidate -- Thinks Differently, is a solution creator, is curious about technology, passionate about relationship management, and thrives in a challenging and changing environment!

Scope of Job Duties: To be considered for this opportunity, you must at a minimum, demonstrate knowledge, skill and ability to:
  

• Facilitate and manage multi-step procurement processes that include: 
  • Determine bidding requirements, selection criteria and general terms and conditions;
  • Develop scope of work and technical specifications with clients
  • Prepare contract terms and conditions for execution Ensure compliance with applicable policies and procedures
  • Hold evaluation meetings, interviews, proprietary meetings, and debriefs with consultants and County staff
  • Facilitate contract negotiations between County agencies & suppliers 
  • Resolve disputes working with Prosecuting Attorney’s Office and Risk Management
  • Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and contract terms and conditions; assist clients with post-award documentation.
  • Update and manage standard documents used in the procurement process.

• Support strategic initiatives with Strategic Sourcing, Relationship Management, and Supplier Performance Management
• Perform other related duties as needed.

•  Experienced in:
  • Procuring AND negotiating IT products and services through an advertised bidding process 
  • Administering and managing IT contracts and projects
  • Facilitating discussions, resolving conflicts, and finding resolutions

• Understands:
  • Technology, IT purchasing and bidding practices
  • Contracting laws, regulations, procurement methods, industry principles, and  best practices
• Able to:
  • Effectively communicate, facilitate meetings, work independently, and collaboratively as a team member 
  • Think differently, are eager to try new things and challenge yourself to improve processes 
  • Manage your time and adapt to changing priorities, manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously, meet quick deadlines, and produce timely and quality work products
  • Uphold our Division’s values 
  •  Proficiency use current MS Office Productivity tools in your daily work 
  • Work Remotely

• Oracle EBS and/or Oracle procurement Cloud 
• LEAN processes and principles
• SharePoint, MS Teams and other collaborative online tools 
• Public sector

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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.

Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement

As of October 18, 2021, most* King County employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If hired, you will be required to submit proof of vaccination by October 18th. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after their second dose in a two-dose series or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine. Employees may make requests for a reasonable accommodation based on a medical disability or for sincerely held religious beliefs. Philosophical, political, scientific, or sociological objections to vaccination will not be considered for an exemption or accommodation.

This directive applies to employees in the Executive branch*, the Assessor's Office, Elections, the King County Sheriff's Office, and the Executive Office.

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