Term Limited - Contracts Process Improvement Advisor

<p style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;font-style: normal;color:inherit;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;" data-pasted="true"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">Aging and Disability Services (ADS) is dedicated to helping older adults and adults with disabilities live with independence, dignity, and connection in their communities. ADS partners with local, state, and federal programs to fund and coordinate a range of services, including case management, in-home care, caregiver support, and community living connections.&nbsp;</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;font-style: normal;color:inherit;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;font-style: normal;color:inherit;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">The SAII will be a key advisor to the ADS Division Director, Contracts Unit Manager III and Deputy Division&nbsp;</span></span><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">Director. The position will develop and implement policies and programs to continue improvements to the administrative and operational performance of the ADS Contracts Unit.</span></span></p><br><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">This is a Term Limited opportunity anticipated to last up to one year with possible extension.&nbsp;</span></span><br><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">The first pull of resumes will be on December 2.&nbsp;</span></span><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt;" data-pasted="true"><li style="margin-left: 24px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">Creating and implementing a process, policies and procedure for onboarding new Grants &amp; Contracts Specialists.</span></span></li><li style="margin-left: 24px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">Determine success measures for a functional program.</span></span></li><li style="margin-left: 24px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">Identify gaps in policies and procedures and convene cross-functional staff to provide input or agreement to complete the procedures.</span></span></li><li style="margin-left: 24px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">Ensuring public resources are allocated and spent appropriately and high-quality services are delivered to vulnerable older adults and people with disabilities.</span></span></li><li style="margin-left: 24px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">Advise ADS and HSD leadership and defend recommendations on final policies and procedures</span></span></li><li style="margin-left: 24px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">Lead internal communications about the policies and programs they oversee</span></span></li><li style="margin-left: 24px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">Effectively navigate and negotiate discussions between policy and process, knowing when to elevate to leaders, and how best to represent the Contracts Unit and ADS’ positions.</span></span></li><li style="margin-left: 24px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">Coordinate, manage, and facilitate the work of groups across functional and department lines.</span></span></li><li style="margin-left: 24px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">Act on authority from the ADS Deputy Division Director and Contracts Manager to continue improvements to the administrative and technical performance of the ADS Contracts Unit. With this authority and</span></span></li><li style="margin-left: 24px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">Work across the division and department to develop and implement policies and programs.</span></span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;font-style: normal;color:inherit;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;" data-pasted="true"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><strong>Minimum Qualifications: </strong>&nbsp;</span></span></p><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt;"><li style="margin-left: 24px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">Education: </span><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">Bachelor’s degree in Social Services</span><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">, Psychology, </span><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">Public Health, Social Work, Public Administration, Gerontology, or related field</span><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">.</span></span></li><li style="margin-left: 24px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">At least 3 years of experience in program evaluation, quality improvement, or health and human services analytics.</span></span></li><li style="margin-left: 24px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">Strong knowledge of aging, disability, Medicaid-funded services, and community-based care systems.</span></span></li><li style="margin-left: 24px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">Proficiency in evaluation methods, data analysis software (e.g., Excel, SPSS, R, or Tableau), and logic model development.</span></span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;font-style: normal;color:inherit;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;font-style: normal;color:inherit;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">OR:</span></span><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"> An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the position duties.</span></span></p><br><p style="margin: auto 0px;padding: 0px;font-style: normal;color:inherit;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;" data-pasted="true"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><strong>Desired Qualifications:</strong> </span></span></p><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt;"><li style="margin-left: 24px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">Experience leading CQI or process improvement initiatives using formal frameworks (e.g., Plan-Do-Study-Act, Lean, Six Sigma). Experience with state-funded long-term services and supports (e.g., COPES, MAC, TSOA, New Freedom).</span></span></li><li style="margin-left: 24px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">Familiarity with Washington State’s Home and Community Services (HCS) and related eligibility systems.</span></span></li><li style="margin-left: 24px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">Collaboration &amp; Stakeholder Engagement</span></span></li><li style="margin-left: 24px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">Project Management</span></span></li><li style="margin-left: 24px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">Adaptability in a Fast-Paced Environment</span></span></li><li style="margin-left: 24px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">Experience in contracting with government entities</span></span></li></ul><p style="margin: auto 0px;padding: 0px;font-style: normal;color:inherit;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;" data-pasted="true"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><strong>Additional Requirements:</strong></span></span></p><p style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;font-style: normal;color:inherit;text-align: center;text-indent: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">Your application will not be reviewed if these items are missing or incomplete.</span></span></p><br><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">The full salary range for this opportunity is $56.57 - $84.88 hourly.&nbsp;</span></span><br><p style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;font-style: normal;color:inherit;text-align: center;text-indent: 0px;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;font-style: normal;color:inherit;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;text-decoration: underline;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">Hiring Process</span></span><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><br style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"></span><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">Applications are reviewed after the posting closes. Qualified candidates must submit the following to be considered:</span></span></p><ol style="margin-bottom: 3pt;"><li style="margin-left: 24px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">Completed NEOGOV online application.</span></span></li><li style="margin-left: 24px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">Current résumé indicating relevant experience and education.&nbsp;</span></span></li><li style="margin-left: 24px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">Cover letter describing how your skills and experience align with the stated job responsibilities and qualifications.&nbsp;</span></span></li><li style="margin-left: 24px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">Supplemental questionnaire responses.</span></span></li></ol><br><p style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;font-style: normal;color:inherit;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;" data-pasted="true"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;font-style: normal;color:inherit;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">Offers of employment are contingent on verification of information provided by the applicant as part of the application process, which may include a detailed background check, pre-placement physical exam, and/or full driver's abstract, dependent upon position.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;font-style: normal;color:inherit;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;font-style: normal;color:inherit;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;"><span data-pasted="true" style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: start;">The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. 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Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 2.66667px 0px;padding: 0px;font-style: normal;color:inherit;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;"><br></p><p style="margin: 2.66667px 0px;padding: 0px;font-style: normal;color:inherit;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">Who may apply: </span></span><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">This role is open to all candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. We value different viewpoints and life experiences. Your application will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The City of Seattle encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.</span></span></p><br><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><br></span></span><br>