Procurement Team Supervisor (WMS02) Olympia
Apply NowCompany: State of Washington
Location: Olympia, WA 98501
Description:
Salary: $90,970.00 - $95,508.00 Annually
Location : Thurston County - Olympia, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2025-01702
Department: Dept of Children, Youth, and Families
Division: Financial and Business Services Division
Opening Date: 04/01/2025
Closing Date: 4/15/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Our vision is to ensure that "Washington state's children and youth grow up safe and healthy-thriving physically, emotionally and academically, nurtured by family and community."
Job Title: Procurement Team Supervisor (WMS02) - Olympia
Location: Olympia, WA | Full-Time Flexible/Hybrid. The business need will dictate whether employees need to be in the office for meetings, training, etc...
Closes: Tuesday, April 15th, 2025
Salary: $90,970 - $95,508 Annually
Click here to learn more about
The Opportunity:
This is a professional headquarters level position under the direction of the Procurement and Purchasing Manager within DCYF. This position provides advanced-level guidance, consultation, and advice while managing a team of Contract Specialists. This position oversees the staff that complete procurements, contracts and develop training. This position manages the DCYF HQ Procurements Team, ensuring that the procurement needs of the agency are consistently met. Additionally, this position provides expert advice/consultation to the DCYF staff and ensures that priority items are resolved in a timely fashion. In addition to training new employees, along with the scheduling/assignment of work, the person in this role will exercise independent judgment to determine the correct course of action with regard to procurement activities; while also ensuring that all activities are compliant with applicable laws/regulations.
Some of what you will get to do:
Required Qualifications:
OR
In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following:
How do I apply?
In addition to completing the online application, applicants must attach the following documents to their profile in order to be considered for this position:
Supplemental Information:
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington's children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving. We invite all candidates to join us in our mission to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and/or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway.
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
Benefits eligibility for this position may be different than what's listed in the benefits tab of this recruitment announcement, for more information on employee benefits eligibility visit
If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment or if you would like to request an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, contact the YOUR NAME (Talent Acquisition Specialist) at If you're experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or email
Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may call the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at (360) 664-1960.
2025-01702
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
Leave Sharing
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay
Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.
Updated 12-31-2022
01
Which of the following best describes your education and experience as it relates to this position?
02
Which of the following best describes your experience providing an advanced level of professional advice and guidance to staff who are actively engaged in the resolution of issues, such as the interpretation and application of policies and rules?
03
Which of the following best describes your experience approving requests for leave and schedule changes, while also ensuring the needs of the business and customers, both internal and external, were met?
04
How many years of experience do you have educating managers about a contracting process, providing guidance, assistance, and tools to clients/customers?
05
Which of the following best describes your experience representing an agency in inter-agency and intra-agency workgroups which concern contract and procurement issues?
06
Please select any of the options below that you have experience in as it relates to overseeing the development and approval of formal procurement work.
07
Briefly describe how/where you gained the experience indicated in the previous question. Your answer should be reflected in the work history section of your application. If you do not have this experience, please write "none." Please DO NOT write "see application/resume/cover letter."
08
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.Are you willing to undergo a criminal background check as a condition of employment?
09
How did you hear about this career opportunity (select all that apply)?
Required Question
Location : Thurston County - Olympia, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2025-01702
Department: Dept of Children, Youth, and Families
Division: Financial and Business Services Division
Opening Date: 04/01/2025
Closing Date: 4/15/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Our vision is to ensure that "Washington state's children and youth grow up safe and healthy-thriving physically, emotionally and academically, nurtured by family and community."
Job Title: Procurement Team Supervisor (WMS02) - Olympia
Location: Olympia, WA | Full-Time Flexible/Hybrid. The business need will dictate whether employees need to be in the office for meetings, training, etc...
Closes: Tuesday, April 15th, 2025
Salary: $90,970 - $95,508 Annually
Click here to learn more about
The Opportunity:
This is a professional headquarters level position under the direction of the Procurement and Purchasing Manager within DCYF. This position provides advanced-level guidance, consultation, and advice while managing a team of Contract Specialists. This position oversees the staff that complete procurements, contracts and develop training. This position manages the DCYF HQ Procurements Team, ensuring that the procurement needs of the agency are consistently met. Additionally, this position provides expert advice/consultation to the DCYF staff and ensures that priority items are resolved in a timely fashion. In addition to training new employees, along with the scheduling/assignment of work, the person in this role will exercise independent judgment to determine the correct course of action with regard to procurement activities; while also ensuring that all activities are compliant with applicable laws/regulations.
Some of what you will get to do:
- Ensure the HQ Procurements Team is organized and operating at peak efficiency.
- Approve requests for leave and schedule changes, while ensuring the needs of the agency and customers, both internal and external to the organization, are met.
- Provide an advanced level of professional advice and guidance to staff who are actively engaged in the resolution of issues, such as the interpretation and application of policies and rules promulgated by DCYF and DES, related to procurements and contracts for the department.
- Develop, mentor and train Contract Managers for the implementation; management, and monitoring of contracts under performance based contracting criteria.
- Educate Program Managers about the contracting process, providing guidance, assistance, and tools to internal clients.
- Oversee the development and approval of all formal procurement work related to include, but not limited to professional service, client service, custom, and performance based contracts.
- Notify the HQ Procurement and Purchasing Manager of any new policies, laws and requirements, which could impact the procurement policy and procedures of DCYF.
- Represent DCYF in inter-agency and intra-agency workgroups which concern contract and procurement issues.
Required Qualifications:
- Equivalent education and experience in interpreting contract language and applying policies, procedures, state and federal law and compliance with policies, procedures, procurement laws, regulations or contracted terms and conditions, totaling nine (9) years.
OR
- A Bachelor's degree* or higher in business administration, public administration, law, or a related field and five (5) years of experience interpreting contract language and applying policies, procedures, state and federal laws, and compliance with policies, procedures, procurement laws, regulations or contracted terms and conditions.
In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following:
- Five years of policy and training development experience.
- Previous and demonstrated experience as follows:
- Eight (8) years analyzing policies, laws, rules, or regulations.
- Five years managing a unit of more than three employees.
- Five years of policy and training development
How do I apply?
In addition to completing the online application, applicants must attach the following documents to their profile in order to be considered for this position:
- Current resume detailing experience and education.
Supplemental Information:
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington's children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving. We invite all candidates to join us in our mission to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and/or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway.
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
Benefits eligibility for this position may be different than what's listed in the benefits tab of this recruitment announcement, for more information on employee benefits eligibility visit
If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment or if you would like to request an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, contact the YOUR NAME (Talent Acquisition Specialist) at If you're experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or email
Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may call the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at (360) 664-1960.
2025-01702
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
Leave Sharing
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay
Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.
Updated 12-31-2022
01
Which of the following best describes your education and experience as it relates to this position?
- I have equivalent education and experience in interpreting contract language and applying policies, procedures, state and federal law and compliance with policies, procedures, procurement laws, regulations or contracted terms and conditions, totaling nine (9) years.
- I have a Bachelor's degree* or higher in business administration, public administration, law, or a related field and five (5) years of experience interpreting contract language and applying policies, procedures, state and federal laws, and compliance with policies, procedures, procurement laws, regulations or contracted terms and conditions.
- I have none of the above.
02
Which of the following best describes your experience providing an advanced level of professional advice and guidance to staff who are actively engaged in the resolution of issues, such as the interpretation and application of policies and rules?
- I have one (1) to two (2) years of this experience.
- I have three (3) to four (4) years of this experience.
- I have five (5) to six (6) years of this experience.
- I have seven (7) to eight (8) years of this experience.
- I have nine (9) to ten (10) years of this experience.
- I have MORE than ten (10) years of this experience.
- I have none of the above.
03
Which of the following best describes your experience approving requests for leave and schedule changes, while also ensuring the needs of the business and customers, both internal and external, were met?
- I have one (1) to two (2) years of this experience.
- I have three (3) to four (4) years of this experience.
- I have five (5) to six (6) years of this experience.
- I have seven (7) to eight (8) years of this experience.
- I have nine (9) to ten (10) years of this experience.
- I have MORE than ten (10) years of this experience.
- I have none of the above.
04
How many years of experience do you have educating managers about a contracting process, providing guidance, assistance, and tools to clients/customers?
- I have one (1) to two (2) years of this experience.
- I have three (3) to four (4) years of this experience.
- I have five (5) to six (6) years of this experience.
- I have seven (7) to eight (8) years of this experience.
- I have nine (9) to ten (10) years of this experience.
- I have MORE than ten (10) years of this experience.
- I have none of the above.
05
Which of the following best describes your experience representing an agency in inter-agency and intra-agency workgroups which concern contract and procurement issues?
- I have one (1) to two (2) years of this experience.
- I have three (3) to four (4) years of this experience.
- I have five (5) to six (6) years of this experience.
- I have seven (7) to eight (8) years of this experience.
- I have nine (9) to ten (10) years of this experience.
- I have MORE than ten (10) years of this experience.
- I have none of the above.
06
Please select any of the options below that you have experience in as it relates to overseeing the development and approval of formal procurement work.
- Personal service contracts.
- Client service contracts.
- Custom contracts.
- Performance based contracts.
- I have none of the above experience.
07
Briefly describe how/where you gained the experience indicated in the previous question. Your answer should be reflected in the work history section of your application. If you do not have this experience, please write "none." Please DO NOT write "see application/resume/cover letter."
08
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.Are you willing to undergo a criminal background check as a condition of employment?
- Yes
- No
09
How did you hear about this career opportunity (select all that apply)?
- Washington State's career website: www.careers.wa.gov
- Washington State Work Source office or website (Go2WorkSource.com)
- Washington State employee
- DCYF Recruiter
- College/university career fair or website
- Diversity network meeting/event
- Indeed
- ZipRecruiter
- Handshake
- Other
Required Question