Health Center Contracts Liaison (Finance Specialist Senior)

Multnomah County (OR)•Portland, OR

42d•$42 - $51•Hybrid

About The Position

THIS WORK MATTERS! The Multnomah County Community Health Center is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented, and relationship-driven Contracts Liaison (Finance Specialist Senior) to join our dedicated team. This isn't just a desk job, it's your chance to be the central nervous system ensuring our Health Center programs receive the essential resources they need to serve our community! This position is the critical link between our Health Center and our Health Department/County partners. You will not only coordinate, but lead and maintain all programming related to contracts and procurement within the Health Center. As the Health Center Contracts Liaison, you will: Act as the primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) and liaison for Integrated Clinical Services (ICS), bridging the gap between Health Center needs and Health Department/County contract and procurement processes to ensure timely, compliant execution of all related agreements. Provide guidance, problem-solving, and relationship management by translating complex contract requirements for Health Center staff, building robust stakeholder relationships, and representing ICS at departmental meetings to ensure concerns are addressed and organizational needs are understood. Lead the lifecycle management and analysis of contracts by developing, coordinating, tracking, and processing all new, in-process, and expiring contracts, amendments, and agreements for Health Center programs. Provide strategic advice and ensure continuity by analyzing contracts for potential risks and opportunities, supporting negotiation efforts, and proactively monitoring spend limits and expiration dates to ensure timely follow-up and continuous program operations. Lead procurement strategy and execution by developing, coordinating, tracking, and analyzing all procurement requests, while guiding programs on appropriate methods and supporting events that result in effective contracts. Streamline acquisition processes by initiating procurement via Action Request Forms and actively researching existing solutions, contracts, or partnerships (like co-operative agreements or County-owned resources) to efficiently meet Health Center needs. Develop and present key metrics on contracts and procurements to leadership and stakeholders, including detailed analysis, trend identification, and actionable recommendations for resolution, process improvement, and strategic future planning. Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a Health Department employee you will create a work culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse populations the Health Department serves in the office and in the community. Every employee shares the responsibility for promptly bringing to the County's attention conduct that interferes with providing a work environment free of illegal discrimination and harassment. Multnomah County offers an exceptional benefits package, including employer-funded retirement savings; health and dental insurance at very low cost to full-time employees and their dependents; paid parental leave; wellness programs; a focus on work-life balance; and much more. Find more details on our benefits website. Our Commitment to Safety, Trust and Belonging: Multnomah County is committed to developing, nurturing and continually improving workforce equity by identifying and addressing the structural and policy barriers to equal employment opportunity faced by our employees and communities. County employees across the organization have stepped forward to develop a strategic plan and help create a workplace where everyone can reach their full potential. Learn more by reading our Workforce Equity Strategic Plan and exploring our Core Competencies for all County employees.

Requirements

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be as noted below. All non-traditional education, training and experience will be evaluated.
Education/Training: Equivalent to a bachelor's degree. (In lieu of a degree, we will consider relevant education experience)
Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of responsible experience in Finance Reporting, Procurement, Contract Development, or Contract Management.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated relational skills related coordinating between technical and service delivery programs
Experience in healthcare contract development and negotiation
Exercise independent thought and judgement in developing and preparing financial reports using automated systems including enterprise system software and Microsoft excel platform
Experience explaining laws and regulations to internal and external customers
Working knowledge of governmental accounting and budgeting as well as related standards and practices
Strong writing skills
Experience working in an FQHC environment

Responsibilities

Act as the primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) and liaison for Integrated Clinical Services (ICS), bridging the gap between Health Center needs and Health Department/County contract and procurement processes to ensure timely, compliant execution of all related agreements.
Provide guidance, problem-solving, and relationship management by translating complex contract requirements for Health Center staff, building robust stakeholder relationships, and representing ICS at departmental meetings to ensure concerns are addressed and organizational needs are understood.
Lead the lifecycle management and analysis of contracts by developing, coordinating, tracking, and processing all new, in-process, and expiring contracts, amendments, and agreements for Health Center programs.
Provide strategic advice and ensure continuity by analyzing contracts for potential risks and opportunities, supporting negotiation efforts, and proactively monitoring spend limits and expiration dates to ensure timely follow-up and continuous program operations.
Lead procurement strategy and execution by developing, coordinating, tracking, and analyzing all procurement requests, while guiding programs on appropriate methods and supporting events that result in effective contracts.
Streamline acquisition processes by initiating procurement via Action Request Forms and actively researching existing solutions, contracts, or partnerships (like co-operative agreements or County-owned resources) to efficiently meet Health Center needs.
Develop and present key metrics on contracts and procurements to leadership and stakeholders, including detailed analysis, trend identification, and actionable recommendations for resolution, process improvement, and strategic future planning.

Benefits

Multnomah County offers an exceptional benefits package, including employer-funded retirement savings; health and dental insurance at very low cost to full-time employees and their dependents; paid parental leave; wellness programs; a focus on work-life balance; and much more.

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