Director-Procurement & Contracts-MTS

Director-Procurement & Contracts

Salary range is $145k to $247k, with a midpoint of $196k. New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.

Sound Transit also offers a competitive benefits package with a wide range of offerings, including :

• Health Benefits : We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner.
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement Plans : 401a 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution).
• Paid Time Off : Employees accrue 25 days of paid time off annually with increases at four, eight and twelve years of service. Employees at the director level and up accrue additional days. We also observe 12 paid holidays and provide up to 2 paid floating holidays and up to 2 paid volunteer days per year.
• Parental Leave : 12 weeks of parental leave for new parents.
• Pet Insurance discount.
• ORCA Card : All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.
• Tuition Reimbursement : Sound Transit will pay up to $5,000 annually for approved tuition expenses.
• Inclusive Reproductive Health Support Services.
• Compensation Practices : We offer competitive salaries based on market rates and internal equity. In addition to compensation and benefits, you'll find that we provide work-life balance, opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues.

General Purpose : Under the general direction of the Chief Procurement and Contracts Officer (CPO), serves as Director, Procurement & Contracts managing professional and administrative staff in the Materials, Technology and Services (MTS) section of the Procurement, Contracts and Agreements Division. Delivers centralized cradle-to-grave procurement and contract administration services for the Agency. Performs the full range of supervisory and management duties involved in the review, preparation, award, analysis, administration and close-out of contracts in area of assignment for the Agency in accordance with policies, procedures and in compliance with all state, federal and local regulations and laws; leads or assists Agency departments and project managers in selection of procurement methods and strategies; responds to questions and issues and provides technical expertise and assistance related to associated contracts. Assists in the preparation and analysis of reports for leadership. Ensures compliance with applicable Agency, State and Federal regulations; and directs the supervision, training and mentoring of procurement staff.

Essential Functions : The following duties are a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Minimum Qualifications : Education and Experience : Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Contract Management, or closely related field and eight years of experience in complex public contracting and procurement services, preferably in transit / transportation related field. Six years of leadership, budgetary, planning and workforce management experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Licenses or Certifications : Must have or obtain within 12-months of hire a Certified Public Purchasing Buyer (CPPB) or Officer (CPPO) or equivalent professional certification.

Required Knowledge and Skills : Principles and practices of leadership and public administration; Principles and public procurement systems and processes; Principles and practices of contract administration as applied to the public sector; Contract cost and price analysis principles and practices; State and federal contracting requirements including Federal Transit Administration requirements; Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations including applicable Washington State Laws and other statues related to the use of public funds; Uniform Commercial Code (UCC); Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR); Contract law and ability to interpret terms and conditions; Advanced negotiation principles and practices; Project management techniques and principles; Principles of business letter writing and report preparation; Principles and procedures of record keeping; English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation; Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and statistical databases; Principles and practices of governmental budget preparation and administration; Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation; Principles of customer service; Utilizing personal computer software programs affecting assigned work and in compiling and preparing spreadsheets and reports; Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other division staff, management, suppliers, outside agencies, community groups and the general public; Interpreting and administering policies and procedures sufficient to administer, discuss, resolve, and explain them to staff and other constituencies; Performing a full range of duties involved in participating in the services and activities of the procurement process within the Procurement and Contracts Division; Preparing moderately complex contracts, agreements, and management reports; Negotiating and identifying solutions that balance the Agency's interests and those of the negotiating partner(s), within financial capacity and other constraints; Researching, analyzing, and evaluating new service delivery methods and techniques; Preparing clear and concise administrative and financial reports using complex data; Interpreting and applying federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations; Contract management and oversight; Responding to inquiries and in effective oral and written communication; Applying project management techniques and principles; Working cooperatively with other departments, Agency officials,