Contracts and Procurement Specialist

Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen

The Department of Ecology is hiring a Contracts and Procurement Specialist (Management Analyst 4) within the Administrative Services Division.

Location:

• Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA.
• Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

Schedule:

• This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.
• A minimum of one day per week is required in the office. 
• Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

Application Timeline: 

• Apply by August 03, 2025
• This position will remain open until filled. The agency reserves the right to make a hire at any time after application review begins. Applications received after August 03, 2025, may not be considered.

Duties

This senior-level Contracts and Procurement Specialist position offers an exciting opportunity to work in the Department of Ecology’s Administrative Services Division. In this dynamic and influential role, you will serve as the lead consultant and subject-matter expert on all matters related to contracts, procurements, and leases within the division. It blends high-level strategic work with practical implementation and continuous process improvement.

You will have a wide range of responsibilities—from negotiating complex agreements and supporting public works projects to advising on procurement law, analyzing budget impacts, and improving agency-wide systems. You will also support development of capital and operating budgets and serve as a key liaison with the Department of Enterprise Services and other state agencies.

You will gain deep experience in state-level procurement and contract management, high-impact policy development, and the legal, fiscal, and operational complexities of running a large agency. 

What you will do:

• Serve as lead consultant on contracts, procurements, and leases across the division.
• Draft, process, and manage contracts, Interagency Agreements (IAA), leases, and public works agreements.
• Develop and maintain procurement procedures, timelines, and internal policies.
• Track expenditures, deliverables, and receivables; support budget planning.
• Coordinate with internal and external partners [e.g., Department of Enterprise Services (DES), vendors].
• Ensure compliance with state procurement rules and risk management practices.
• Lead procurement-related process improvements and documentation.
• Maintain digital contract records and internal SharePoint tool.

Qualifications

For detailed information on how we calculate experience, please visit our Recruitment website.

Required Qualifications:

Eight years of experience and/or education as described below:

• Experience providing senior level professional analyses to management, staff, and customers regarding complex issues that impact programs and policies.
• Education involving a major study in business administration, public administration, health administration, law, environmental law, finance, economics, statistics, environmental management, environmental or public policy, or a related field.

Examples of how to qualify:

• 8 years of experience.
• 7 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
• 6 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree).
• 5 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
• 4 years of experience AND a Bachelor’s degree.
• 2 years of experience AND a Master’s degree or above.

Desired Qualifications:

• Five years of experience in Washington State public procurements and contracts at a state agency, including initiating, negotiating, awarding, administering, terminating, and managing contracts.
• One year of experience with bidding and contracting for goods and services related to State facilities.
• Two years of experience with bidding and contracting for Public Works and other agreements managed by the Department of Enterprise Services (DES).

If you are excited about this role but not sure if your experience aligns perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At the Department of Ecology, we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging. You may just be the needed candidate for this or other roles.

Supplemental Information

Ecology does not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov.

Application Process

Ecology seeks diverse applicants: We view diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect through a broad lens including race, ethnicity, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, military background, language, education, life experience, physical disability, neurodiversity, and intersectional identities. Qualified job seekers from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

Click “Apply” at the top of this page. Complete the entire application, including full work history and responses to all supplemental questions, and attach:

• Cover letter, describing your interest in and qualifications for this position
• Resume

Because we base our selection on the information you provide, it is in your best interest to complete the application thoroughly. A resume will not substitute for the “work experience” section of the application or vice versa. Applications with blank fields or supplemental question responses with comments such as “see resume” may be considered incomplete.

For detailed application information, please visit our Recruitment website.

Application Attestation: By submitting an application, you are affirming that the information contained in your application and on all attachments is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information, and any false or misleading answers may result in rejection of your application or dismissal if employed.

Need an Accommodation?

If you need reasonable accommodation during the application and/or screening process, including this job announcement in an alternate format:

• Please contact us at 360-407-6186 or careers@ecy.wa.gov
• If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 711 or 1-800-833-6384.

Questions?

• For specific questions about the position location options, schedule, or duties, please contact William Hannah at William.Hannah@ecy.wa.gov
• If you need assistance applying for this job, are inquiring about the status of your application, would like to request the full position description, or have any other questions, please contact the Recruitment Team at careers@ecy.wa.gov

About the Administrative Services Division

The mission of the Administrative Services Division (ASD) is to provide high-quality customer service and asset management to meet Ecology’s current and future business needs. The division supports the entire agency through services such as facility operations, fleet services, risk management, emergency management, and records governance.

This position is located at Ecology’s Headquarters in Lacey, WA—a modern, accessible campus with walking trails, electric vehicle charging, and collaborative workspaces. Ecology supports flexible schedules and telework options, creating a supportive and balanced work environment.

About the Department of Ecology

As the State of Washington’s environmental protection agency, we are deeply committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington’s environment for current and future generations. Joining Ecology means becoming part of a team dedicated to protecting and sustaining healthy land, air, water, and climate in harmony with a strong economy. A career in public service at Ecology allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology's work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations.

We believe that DEIR is both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued.

Ecology employees may be eligible for the following: Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Vacation, Sick, and other Leave*, 11 Paid Holidays per year*, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver,  Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP),  Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), Employee Assistance Program, Commute Trip Reduction Incentives (Download PDF reader), Combined Fund Drive, SmartHealth *Click here for more information 

To learn more about Ecology, please visit our website, explore Working at Ecology, check out our Strategic Plan, and connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, or our blog.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.

Collective Bargaining: This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.  

Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.

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