Description This home-based (remote) position is open to Washington residents and those residing on the ID/WA and OR/WA borders. Director of Contracts and Procurement  Financial Services – Contracts and Procurement Permanent · Full-time  The Opportunity The Contract and Procurement Office Director provides strategic leadership and oversight for approximately $445 million annually in goods and services, including contracts, grants, interlocal agreements, and Tribal agreements. This executive role ensures contracting and procurement practices align with agency goals, comply with state and federal requirements, and promote transparency, accountability, and operational excellence. Serving as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, this position shapes agency-wide policy, strengthens internal partnerships, and drives best business practices across all programs. Key Responsibilities Include: Executive Leadership & Strategy - Serve as key advisor to Executive Leadership, the Chief Financial Officer, Assistant Secretaries, and agency leaders on all contract and procurement matters. - Plan, develop, and implement agency-wide policies, procedures, and processes governing contract and procurement management. - Ensure full compliance with state and federal laws, regulations, and reporting requirements, including transparency reporting of contractual activity and equity in public contracting. - Represent the agency on interagency committees and workgroups influencing statewide procurement policy. Operational Oversight & Compliance - Oversee administration of contracts, grants, interlocal, and Tribal agreements totaling approximately $445 million annually. - Develop, apply, and update procurement policies and practices to reflect statutory or regulatory changes. - Incorporate industry best practices to strengthen efficiency, accountability, and risk management. - Coordinate with fiscal and contract managers across major programs to ensure effective and compliant purchasing activities. Team Leadership & Capacity Building - Lead and develop a team of professional contracts and procurement specialists. - Provide consultation and technical assistance to program leadership and staff across the agency. - Strengthen organizational capability through training, performance management, and professional development initiatives. - Promote effective resource utilization and continuous improvement within the Contracts and Procurement Office. Why You’ll Love This Role This is an opportunity to influence agency-wide strategy and steward significant public resources in support of mission-driven work. You will collaborate closely with executive leaders and program partners, shape statewide procurement practices, and build a high-performing team committed to transparency and excellence. The role offers meaningful impact, executive-level visibility, and the chance to modernize and strengthen procurement systems that serve communities across the state. Required Qualifications  There are multiple pathways to qualify for this position. You must meet one of the options provided and any additional criteria listed. Experience may have been gained through paid or unpaid activities. Please ensure any relevant experience defined below is outlined in your cover letter, resume, and/or applicant profile. Option 1 – Experience-Based Pathway Eight (8) or more years of experience in public sector contracting and procurement. Relevant professional certification (e.g., CPPB, CPPO, CPCM) may substitute for up to two (2) years of experience. Experience must include the following: - Three (3) years in a senior leadership or management capacity.   - Direct oversight of complex, high-dollar, and high-risk procurements. - Demonstrated application and interpretation of state and federal statutes, regulations, and policies governing public procurement and contracting. - Experience with diverse contract types including professional services, purchased and client services, IT and technology procurements, data sharing agreements, inter-local agreements, grants and sub-grants, capital equipment, supplies, and printed materials. - Responsibility for developing procurement strategies, policies, contract terms and agreements, and internal controls to ensure compliance, transparency, and fiscal accountability. - Experience leading contract negotiations, dispute resolution, and vendor performance management activities. Option 2 – Education and Experience Pathway Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business Administration, Public Administration, Public Policy, Finance, Law, or a closely related field; AND Four (4) or more years of experience in public sector contracting and procurement. Relevant professional certification (e.g., CPPB, CPPO, CPCM) may substitute for up to two (2) years of experience. Experience must include the following: - Three (3) years in a senior leadership or management capacity.   - Direct oversight of complex, high-dollar, and high-risk procurements. - Demonstrated application and interpretation of state and federal statutes, regulations, and policies governing public procurement and contracting. - Experience with diverse contract types including professional services, purchased and client services, IT and technology procurements, data sharing agreements, inter-local agreements, grants and sub-grants, capital equipment, supplies, and printed materials. - Responsibility for developing procurement strategies, policies, contract terms and agreements, and internal controls to ensure compliance, transparency, and fiscal accountability. - Experience leading contract negotiations, dispute resolution, and vendor performance management activities. Preferred Qualifications While these aren’t required, having them can help you stand out as a candidate. - Two (2) or more years of contracting and procurement leadership experience within a Washington State government agency. - Professional procurement certification (e.g., Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM)). - Experience leading organizational change initiatives, modernization of procurement systems, or implementation of strategic sourcing initiatives. - Experience supporting legislative reporting requirements or responding to external audits. Employee Benefits  We offer a solid benefits package that supports you and your family’s health, financial security, and work-life balance. You’ll have access to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, and retirement plans that help you plan for tomorrow while you’re living today. Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave help you recharge, and additional programs like dependent care assistance and professional development opportunities add value beyond basic coverage. Join us and enjoy benefits designed to care for you as much as you care about public health. Learn more about DOH benefits and see how we support your life at work and beyond by visiting Work@Health.  About the Washington State Department of Health We're nearly 2,000 professionals across Washington working together to protect and improve community health. Guided by our values of Equity, Innovation, and Engagement, we address health disparities, respond to emerging challenges, and strengthen systems that support resilience. At DOH, we help reduce barriers, collaborate with diverse communities, and champion equitable health outcomes. We’re passionate people who are driven to make a difference in public health. Explore more about the Department of Health, our programs, and our impact by visiting our website. Working Conditions: - The position requires in-person attendance at least once per month to perform duties on-site at the Tumwater campus. When not working on-site, this position may work from home, a DOH office, or an alternate location. The official duty station for this position is home-based. If additional onsite work is requested by the supervisor, the request will be planned and communicated in advance. Work Setting, including hazards:  - The assigned duty station for this position is in Homebased. Work performed may require mobile work from various locations on the Tumwater campus or personal residence.  - This position requires reliable access to an internet connection sufficient to perform all job duties remotely.  - Work performed on the Tumwater campus is indoors in an office environment in various workspace setups. Schedule (i.e., hours and days):  - Standard business hours are Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The incumbent may be expected to adjust the work schedule to meet business needs. Must be able to work in excess of 40 hours per week when necessary to perform the core functions of the position.   Travel Requirements:  - Occasional travel either alone or with another person, to attend training, conferences or other business meetings. Tools and Equipment: - This position may require frequent phone conversations while looking up information on the computer.  Duties may require the use of standard office furniture and equipment (e.g., desk, computer, printer, telephone, copy machine, etc.). Customer Relations: - Daily contact with culturally diverse customers (clients, local health jurisdictions, community-based providers, agency staff, other state agencies, and other partners).   Other: - The DOH campus is a smoke-free, drug-free, alcohol-free, scent-neutral environment.  This position may be required to conduct and/or participate in public health emergency preparedness and response activities.  APPLICATION DIRECTIONS: We’re committed to a fair and equitable hiring process. Only materials submitted through the official application will be considered. Emailed resumes or documents won’t be accepted or shared with the hiring manager. Click “Apply” to complete your application. Attach your resume, cover letter, and DD-214 (if applicable). List at least three professional references, directly in your Applicant Profile or as a separate attachment, including a supervisor, a peer, and someone you’ve supervised or led (if applicable). DO NOT INCLUDE private details like your SSN or birth year, personal photos, transcripts, certifications, diplomas, projects, portfolios, or letters of recommendation. Veterans Preference: Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or a signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please remove or cover any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers and birth year Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: We regard diversity as the foundation of our strength, recognizing that differing insights and abilities enable us to reflect the unique needs of the communities we serve.   DOH is an equal-opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on race/ethnicity/color, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, marital status, the presence or perception of a disability, veteran’s status, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, or gender identity.  Questions and Accommodations: If you have questions, need assistance with the application process, require an accommodation, or would like to request this posting in an alternative format, please contact Andrea Thieme at employment@doh.wa.gov and reference DOH8852. Technical Support: Reach out to NEOGOV directly at 1-855-524-5627 for technical support and login issues.  SUBSCRIBE to DOH Job Alerts Supplemental Information This recruitment may be used to fill positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment are filled, the candidate pool may be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.  Only applicants who follow the directions and complete the Application Process in full will have their responses reviewed for consideration.  Experience and education selected, listed, or detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable on the submitted applicant profile.

About the Role: Grade Level (for internal use): 11The Team: We are seeking an experienced Research Manager to lead a global team of research analysts responsible for identifying and validating supply chain relationships across the automotive ecosystem. This role will set the research direction, strengthen methodologies, and ensure consistent, high-quality outputs across for the Procurement Intelligence research team. You will join a talented and intellectually curious team of analysts working creatively to build objective insights that automotive procurement and risk stakeholders rely on. S&P Global has recently announced the intent to separate our Mobility Segment into a standalone public company. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/mobility. Responsibilities and Impact: - Define and execute the research approach and methodologies used to identify and validate suppliers and supply chain relationships across the automotive ecosystem. - Lead and develop a distributed team of research analysts across multiple time zones, setting priorities, managing workloads, and ensuring timely delivery against SLAs and project timelines. - Establish research best practices (source triangulation, confidence scoring, documentation standards, audit trails, and escalation paths) to ensure consistency, repeatability, and defensibility of outputs. - Guide analysts on data sources and collection strategies, including how to select, evaluate, and triangulate sources to validate supplier relationships and trading activity. - Implement quality assurance (QA) and continuous improvement, including regular calibration sessions, spot checks, root-cause reviews of defects, and coaching to reduce rework and improve accuracy over time. - Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, product/development, and commercial teams to align research outputs with platform requirements, client needs, and go-to-market messaging. - Identify new research opportunities that expand coverage and support business growth. - Support customer-facing engagements as needed, including methodology discussions, research readouts, and responding to client inquiries regarding data provenance and validation logic. What We’re Looking For: Basic Required Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management or a related field. - 5+ years of experience in research management, competitive intelligence, supply chain research, or a related role—preferably tied to automotive or global supply chains. - Proven experience managing distributed teams (multiple time zones), including performance management, coaching, and operational execution. - Demonstrated ability to design research methods and translate ambiguous questions into structured workflows, measurable outputs, and clear analyst instructions. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present research findings and defend methodology to internal and external stakeholders. Additional Preferred Qualifications: - Strong understanding of automotive supply chain structures and/or procurement processes (supplier tiers, sourcing, localization, capacity constraints, and operational risk concepts). - Domain expertise in Electronics & Semiconductor Systems, Powertrain & Chassis Systems, or Interior & Cabin Systems - Experience partnering with technical teams to operationalize research outputs into scalable datasets. - Background in supplier discovery/validation using a mix of primary/secondary research (e.g., interviews, industry publications, trade data, corporate filings, customs/shipping signals). - Experience building or managing quality programs (QA frameworks, rubrics, confidence scoring, SOPs, training curricula). - Track record of publishing research (reports, briefings, client deliverables) or presenting insights to procurement, supply chain, risk, or executive audiences. - Familiarity with global trade and compliance concepts relevant to automotive sourcing (e.g., sanctions/export controls exposure, country-of-origin considerations, forced labor screening workflows). - Master’s degree (MBA or related) is a plus. Compensation/Benefits Information: (This section is only applicable to US candidates) S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $91,805 to $181,560 Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses and certifications. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan. This role is not eligible for additional compensation such as an annual incentive bonus or sales commission plan. This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, please click Here About S&P Global Mobility At S&P Global Mobility, we provide invaluable insights derived from unmatched automotive data, enabling our customers to anticipate change and make decisions with conviction. Our expertise helps them to optimize their businesses, reach the right consumers, and shape the future of mobility. We open the door to automotive innovation, revealing the buying patterns of today and helping customers plan for the emerging technologies of tomorrow. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/mobility. What’s In It For You? Our Mission: Advancing Essential Intelligence. Our People: We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference. Our Values: Integrity, Discovery, Partnership Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals. Benefits: We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global. Our benefits include: - Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body. - Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on. - Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills. - Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs. - Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families. - Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference. For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global: At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets. Recruitment Fraud Alert: If you receive an email from a spglobalind.com domain or any other regionally based domains, it is a scam and should be reported to reportfraud@spglobal.com. S&P Global never requires any candidate to pay money for job applications, interviews, offer letters, “pre-employment training” or for equipment/delivery of equipment. Stay informed and protect yourself from recruitment fraud by reviewing our guidelines, fraudulent domains, and how to report suspicious activity here. ----------------------------------------------------------- Equal Opportunity Employer S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.  US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf describes discrimination protections under federal law. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision - https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf ----------------------------------------------------------- RESECH103.2 - Middle Management Tier II (EEO Job Group)

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