Senior Contracts Specialist

Salary range is $78k to $155k, with a midpoint of $108k.  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.
• 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 general direction, the Senior Contracts Specialist performs the full range of senior professional and technical duties involved in the preparation, finalization, analysis, and administration of technology, systems, materials, services, small construction, and other agreements and contracts in area of assignment for the Agency; leads or assists Agency departments and project managers in selection of procurement methods and strategies; prepares, issues, and awards contracts 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 the preparation and administration of solicitations of a complex nature and associated contracts; performs specification reviews; responds to questions and issues and provides technical expertise and assistance related to associated agreements and contracts; performs contract administration and close-out. Serves as subject matter expert for assigned programs which may be complex and controversial. The position is responsible for cradle-to-grave procurement and contract work.

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.

• Reviews requests for the procurement of and contracting for equipment, goods, and services including architects and engineers, small works, and other procurements as assigned; analyzes the requirements and determines method of procurement; recommends improvements to the statement of work or specifications as necessary and decides on the type of contract, milestones, and procurement plan; reviews justifications for sole source and prepares documentation; and determines applicability of requirements including, but not limited to, public work requirements such as  prevailing wage and bonding requirements.
• Collaborates with project managers to define procurement requirements including proposed scope of work/specifications, evaluation criteria, pricing schedule, milestone dates, budgeted contract amount, type of procurement process, subcontracting opportunities and requirements, term of contract, drawings and reference documents, and selection of evaluation committee members; coordinates with project managers to complete and issue solicitation documents; assists with developing statements of work, schedules, work orders, and other contract requirements; and ensures proper contractual guidelines and policy procedures are followed in the procurement process.
• Researches, prepares, and issues solicitation and contract documents in accordance with Agency