Program Manager III)

King County•Seattle, WA

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

The King County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a Project/Program Manager III to manage and facilitate police services contracts through analysis, research, contract development, meeting facilitation, communications coordination, and special project support. Contract partners are primarily governmental agencies, including the Muckleshoot Tribe, 13 King County cities and towns, Sound Transit, King County Metro, and King County Airport, as well as other internal and external governmental agencies. The position supports customer engagement and communications, contract and interlocal agreement tracking, processing and development, and statistical and budget analysis. It interacts with KCSO Command Staff, the Executive Management Team, budget and accounting staff, legal counsel, Executive Office staff, and senior leaders from contracting agencies. The role serves as the primary point of contact and support for KCSO police services contracts within the Contract Services Unit. This benefit-eligible Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) or Special Duty Assignment (SDA) opportunity is expected to last through August 31, 2027. It is open to current King County employees. KCSO employees applying as an SDA must obtain approval from their chain of command. The position is based at the King County Courthouse in downtown Seattle and currently offers a hybrid schedule requiring at least three days per week onsite, subject to business needs. The typical schedule is 40 hours per week on a five-day, eight-hour schedule. The position is FLSA exempt and not eligible for overtime; additional hours may be necessary to meet workload needs.

Requirements

Three years of progressive project or program management experience, or a combination of education and experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the duties.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with contracting counterparts as a team player.
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage projects using current project management principles, methodologies, and processes.
Skill in gathering, manipulating, and analyzing data using computer programs.
Analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to perform simple mathematical functions.
Experience reviewing, interpreting, and developing legal agreements and/or legislation.
Ability to work productively without close supervision and collaboratively on project teams.
Knowledge of research methods and ability to summarize information into key points.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, including experience developing presentations with text, photos, and charts.
Confident, articulate, and professional speaking abilities and experience.
Must be a current King County employee to apply.
KCSO employees applying for the opportunity as an SDA must obtain approval from their chain of command.
Applicants must submit a completed online employment application, answer all supplemental questions, review the KCSO Automatic Disqualifiers, and include a letter of interest of no more than two pages.

Nice To Haves

Experience in project management.
Experience in financial and/or business management.
Experience working with law enforcement.
Experience working in city and/or county government.

Responsibilities

Implement the contract program by managing, writing, interpreting, and maintaining contracts.
Provide customer service to contract partners and other interested parties.
Conduct strategic contract planning.
Gather data and assist in preparing contract cost exhibits.
Teach employees, community members, and other interested parties about the contract program.
Promote the contracts program and analyze its effectiveness.
Assess contractual impacts of potential annexation and other changes in the operating environment as part of departmental strategy.
Liaise with officials from cities and other entities at an intergovernmental level to promote and grow the contract program.
Recommend contract-related policy and operational changes.
Oversee development of the annual report.
Prepare Police Service Reports.
Serve as department webmaster for the public-facing site.
Serve as a resource on annexation issues.
Perform other duties as assigned.