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Location : Thurston County - Olympia, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Non-Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2023-11761
Department: Dept of Children, Youth, and Families
Division: Information Technology
Opening Date: 12/08/2023
Closing Date: 1/1/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
This recruitment is being reposted. Current applicants do not need to reapply.
Job Title: IT Vendor Management - Senior Specialist
Location: Thurston County - Olympia, Washington- This position is full-time Flexible/Hybrid.Closes: January 1st, 2024.
Salary: $7,286.00 - $9,799.00 Monthly
The Opportunity:
We're looking for an experienced IT professional to join our team as the IT Contracts/Vendor Manager to ensure that vendor contracts deliver the intended IT solutions. This position plays a crucial role in overseeing the entire lifecycle of technology and technology services solicitations for DCYF IT. This involves close collaboration with DCYF Contract Managers during the initial stages and subsequently taking charge of vendor contract management and relationships once they are finalized. The role assumes responsibility for overseeing contracts, vendor performance, relationships, and associated risks within DCYF IT, which are vital to our operational success. This encompasses a range of vendors offering software, hardware, services, and solutions, many of whom provide products or services used throughout the Administration, Agency, and external agencies. Given the critical nature of these cross-agency IT and business services, the IT Contracts/Vendor Manager adopts a comprehensive, standardized approach to Vendor Management, capitalizing on a cross-agency perspective to optimize the value delivered by technology vendors.
Some of what you will get to do:
Bachelor's Degree in a field that relates to information technology and five years experience in state contracting.
OR
Six (6) years experience in private-sector contracting.
OR
Three years of state contracting and four years experience in one or more IT categories, including hardware, software, service, and communication, as well as project management, or business analysis.
OR
Associate's Degree or completion of an accredited vocational training program in a field that relates to information technology contract work and seven years experience in state contracting or seven years experience in private sector contracting or four years of state contracting and five years experience in one or more IT categories, including hardware, software, service, and communication, also project management, or business analysis.
OR
Nine years in an IT position classified by WA State as "Professional/Technical" within the Primary Job Family of "IT Vendor Management" or "IT Policy and Planning" at the "Journey" level or higher.
OR
Nine Years in a position equivalent to an IT position classified by WA State as "IT Policy and Planning"
* Consultative, administrative, or supervisory experience in information technology analysis, system maintenance, troubleshooting/problem resolution, or analyzing, designing, or programming computer systems or applications will substitute for education on the basis of one year of experience for two years of education. A Master's degree will substitute for one year of required experience except for the specified "Professional/Technical" and "Journey" requirements.
In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following:
Complete your applicant profile on careers.wa.gov and attach the following documents:
Supplemental Information:
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) was created to be a comprehensive agency exclusively dedicated to the social, emotional, and physical well-being of children, youth, and families regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other socioeconomic factors. We believe our workforce should reflect the communities we serve and are actively searching for candidates that reflect that diversity.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
This position is included in the supervisory bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For more information:
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
If you need accommodation throughout the application/interview process, contact the Recruitment team at If you're experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, call NEOGOV toll-free at (855)524-5627 or email
More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.
Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.
Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.
Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.
Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.
Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.
Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.
Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.
Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.
Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, are entitled to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.
Additional Leave
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Location : Thurston County - Olympia, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Non-Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2023-11761
Department: Dept of Children, Youth, and Families
Division: Information Technology
Opening Date: 12/08/2023
Closing Date: 1/1/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
This recruitment is being reposted. Current applicants do not need to reapply.
Job Title: IT Vendor Management - Senior Specialist
Location: Thurston County - Olympia, Washington- This position is full-time Flexible/Hybrid.Closes: January 1st, 2024.
Salary: $7,286.00 - $9,799.00 Monthly
The Opportunity:
We're looking for an experienced IT professional to join our team as the IT Contracts/Vendor Manager to ensure that vendor contracts deliver the intended IT solutions. This position plays a crucial role in overseeing the entire lifecycle of technology and technology services solicitations for DCYF IT. This involves close collaboration with DCYF Contract Managers during the initial stages and subsequently taking charge of vendor contract management and relationships once they are finalized. The role assumes responsibility for overseeing contracts, vendor performance, relationships, and associated risks within DCYF IT, which are vital to our operational success. This encompasses a range of vendors offering software, hardware, services, and solutions, many of whom provide products or services used throughout the Administration, Agency, and external agencies. Given the critical nature of these cross-agency IT and business services, the IT Contracts/Vendor Manager adopts a comprehensive, standardized approach to Vendor Management, capitalizing on a cross-agency perspective to optimize the value delivered by technology vendors.
Some of what you will get to do:
- Provide expert-level advice and consultation to DCYF IT leadership and management on Vendor Management, technology contracting, and contract document preparation.
- Oversee contracts, contract management, procurement, vendor relationships, and asset management for DCYF IT.
- Develop, direct, and manage the preparation of personal and purchased technology services procurement policies, procedures, documents, and contracts on an administration-wide basis.
- Develop and lead the implementation of all Vendor Management strategic planning using a disciplined program designed to maximize the value derived from vendors.
- Leverage disciplined vendor scorecard design, delivery, and analysis to drive continuous improvement.
- Supporting contract owners throughout the contract management process.
- Management of vendors who hold contracts that contain many highly specific deliverables.
- Responsible for the monitoring of performance/outcome-based contracts and the determination of whether key deliverables have been successfully completed.
- Responsible for monitoring contract spending towards not-to-exceed maximums.
- Collaborates with fiscal and program leadership to identify and implement long-term, multi-year initiatives.
- Prepares budget forecasts for existing and upcoming IT contracts and procurements.
Bachelor's Degree in a field that relates to information technology and five years experience in state contracting.
OR
Six (6) years experience in private-sector contracting.
OR
Three years of state contracting and four years experience in one or more IT categories, including hardware, software, service, and communication, as well as project management, or business analysis.
OR
Associate's Degree or completion of an accredited vocational training program in a field that relates to information technology contract work and seven years experience in state contracting or seven years experience in private sector contracting or four years of state contracting and five years experience in one or more IT categories, including hardware, software, service, and communication, also project management, or business analysis.
OR
Nine years in an IT position classified by WA State as "Professional/Technical" within the Primary Job Family of "IT Vendor Management" or "IT Policy and Planning" at the "Journey" level or higher.
OR
Nine Years in a position equivalent to an IT position classified by WA State as "IT Policy and Planning"
* Consultative, administrative, or supervisory experience in information technology analysis, system maintenance, troubleshooting/problem resolution, or analyzing, designing, or programming computer systems or applications will substitute for education on the basis of one year of experience for two years of education. A Master's degree will substitute for one year of required experience except for the specified "Professional/Technical" and "Journey" requirements.
In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following:
- Knowledge of contracting law and contracting principles, Industry best practices around contracting and procurements, and federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.
- Skills around project management theory, tools, and techniques.
- Interpersonal relationship strengths for managing disputes driving change in vendor behaviors, and creating a working environment where vendors receive incentives to change behaviors to meet performance goals.
- Ability to bridge communication between the IT and business organization, with a focus on developing an understanding of how to structure contracts to deliver against needs.
- Ability to identify and define the desired outcomes and measurements of success and target planning and work efforts to achieve specific results until the desired outcomes are attained.
- Ability to confront issues, risks, or problems that are seen by contract/Vendor Management.
- Adapt easily to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities. Adapt approaches, goals, and methods to achieve successful solutions and results in dynamic situations.
Complete your applicant profile on careers.wa.gov and attach the following documents:
- Letter of interest describing how you meet the specific qualifications for this position.
- Current resume detailing experience and education.
Supplemental Information:
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) was created to be a comprehensive agency exclusively dedicated to the social, emotional, and physical well-being of children, youth, and families regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other socioeconomic factors. We believe our workforce should reflect the communities we serve and are actively searching for candidates that reflect that diversity.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
This position is included in the supervisory bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For more information:
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
If you need accommodation throughout the application/interview process, contact the Recruitment team at If you're experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, call NEOGOV toll-free at (855)524-5627 or email
More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.
Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.
Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.
Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.
Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.
Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.
Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.
Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.
Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.
Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, are entitled to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.
Additional Leave
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