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Government
Attorney
Corporate - Contract Law
Health Care
Min 2 yrs required
Contracts Manager (Medicaid) Duties: Supervises Contracts Office staff responsible for procurement and development of performance based contracts worth $3+ billion for Medicaid services. Develops, manages and delivers contract, legal, or policy training and briefing materials, in person or in writing, to executives, managers and line staff, including contracts management training. Also ensures DES required training is completed by staff. Researches laws, rules, policies and procedures related to the development and execution of procurements of all types used, including the interpretation of published federal or state rules or requirements in order to accurately advise agency staff. Reviews complex contracts and acquisition documents, identifies key issues and points, and explains them to others in plain talk, including bid evaluation, contract evaluation and contract dispute analysis, identifying options and formulating recommendations for resolution. Advises and consults with the executive management team regarding specific cases or the consistent application of state and federal contract law, policy, and procedures regarding agency procurement, contracting and purchasing. In conjunction with the Contracts Administrator, develops a strategic business plan for the agency’s contracting and procurement functions and implements successfully. Develops, implements and administers policies, procedures and processes for contracting and procurement as appropriate to ensure consistent agency practices.
Qualification and Experience
Qualifications: 5 years advanced/senior/expert level state government or closely related private sector experience procuring, negotiating, administering or terminating contracts, in addition to any experience substituting for desired educational qualifications; AND Bachelor’s degree involving major study in business administration, public administration, contracting, business law, commerce, mathematics, statistics, economics or closely allied field. Additional qualifying years of experience may be substituted for the education requirement. A Master’s degree in one of the above academic disciplines may be substituted for 1 year of experience; A law degree from an accredited college or university approved by the Washington State Bar Association may be substituted for 2 years of experience. Preferred: Experience working with Medicaid. 2+ years of project management experience; 2+ years developing and providing training; Supervisory experience including conducting employee performance reviews.
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