Overdose Prevention & Response Contract Manager (Project/Program Manager II)

King County•Chinook Building 401 5th Avenue Seattle, WA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The primary purpose of this role is to carry out contracting duties for the Overdose Prevention and Response (ODPR) program's partnerships that deliver overdose prevention and response services. This includes managing approximately 15 community-based contracts, report tracking, invoice review and approval, developing equitable contracting practices, and providing program support to service providers. The position will collaborate closely with a peer Contract Manager, Program Managers, other ODPR staff, and community partners. The ODPR program is responsible for reducing overdose deaths and improving the health of people who use drugs in King County, with a focus on applying an equity and anti-racist approach. This is a temporary opportunity, anticipated to last until August 10, 2027, with potential adjustments based on funding. It can also be filled as a Special Duty opportunity for existing King County employees.

Requirements

Knowledge of and experience in preparing and monitoring service contracts for the delivery of community-based services to support contract compliance and program quality.
Experience providing operational support for federal grants, governmental contracts, and procurement processes from a governmental perspective.
Experience with budget tracking, fiscal systems, invoice review and processing, fiscal compliance, and audit preparations or processes.
Strong project management skills and ability to independently track a large number of tasks and timelines.
Demonstrated experience gathering, analyzing, and presenting program-related information, including programmatic data.
Knowledge of equity and social justice principles and practices and their application in work environments.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with diverse individuals, teams, committees, and organizations.
Demonstrated ability to work independently to coordinate complex tasks across a team of 10-20 individuals and navigate ambiguity in processes and directions.
Demonstrated experience developing and monitoring project budgets and complex budget tracking processes.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.
Must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite.
Must be able to pass a thorough background investigation.
Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
Candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use.
Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including mandatory trainings and obtaining required immunizations.
Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.

Nice To Haves

Background in governmental public health.
Three or more years' experience (or equivalent) working with programs serving people who use drugs or community-based programs focused on other marginalized populations.
Knowledge of King County systems serving people who use drugs including treatment programs, shelters, day centers, transitional housing, and supportive housing/housing first agencies and other community-based organizations.
Knowledge of King County contracting and compliance requirements.
Experience with designing public health program evaluations, reporting metrics, trainings, and technical assistance offerings related to overdose prevention, substance use disorder care, and harm reduction services.

Responsibilities

Carry out contracting duties for the ODPR program's partnerships that deliver overdose prevention and response services.
Manage approximately 15 community-based contracts.
Track reports, review and approve invoices.
Develop equitable contracting practices.
Provide program support to service providers.
Support contract reporting, program evaluation, and training/technical assistance for contractors.
Collaborate with other Project and Program Managers to ensure all aspects of contract monitoring and management for the Overdose Prevention workgroup.
Develop service contracts with agencies funded to provide overdose prevention services, including scopes of work, project budgets, and contract exhibits, and track the contracting process for timely execution.
Investigate or support opportunities for improving equity in contract development and monitoring practices.
Monitor contracted work through regular desk and on-site monitoring visits to ensure financial compliance and adherence to contract terms.
Manage timely invoice submission and review of all contracts for the Overdose Prevention workgroup.
Review programmatic aspects of contracted expenditure invoices, highlight missing or inadequate documentation, and coordinate with staff conducting fiscal reviews.
Work closely with the ODPR finance lead in monitoring subcontractor invoices and providing technical support to subcontractors regarding billing requirements.
Cultivate and strengthen partnerships to ensure maintenance and expansion of community-based services for people who use drugs, while ensuring compliance in contracted work.
Provide technical assistance to partners to support contract compliance and program quality in the delivery of drug user health services and programming via interdisciplinary teams.
Conduct other general planning and analysis duties for the ODPR program, as assigned.
Prepare project descriptions, updates, and presentations about drug user health.
Conduct research and analyses to inform program design and promote improvements.
Assist with coordination of conferences and other trainings, Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for contracted services, community needs assessment efforts, and grant applications development.