Resource Allocations Specialist (PS3) Olympia - Remote

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: Resource Allocations Specialist (PS3) Location: Olympia, WA | Remote - incumbent must be able to attend occasional in-person meetings. Closes: 9/11/2025 Salary: $58,584 - $78,912 Annually 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. Click here to learn more about DCYF. The Opportunity: The Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT) Program provides services to children birth to age 3 who have disabilities or developmental delays. Services involve a collaborative process between families, caregivers, a Family Resources Coordinator, and other specialists who provide support to meet each child’s unique needs and build on family strengths. The program is family-centered with an emphasis on coaching and providing parents and other caregivers with strategies to support their child's development. We are looking for a Resource Allocations Specialist (PS3) to join our Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT) State Leadership Team! Some of what you will get to do: • Develops, prepares, and tracks program contract timelines to include annual contract cycles, contract renewal timelines and related activities for all contract types including interagency agreements and memorandums of understanding. • Serves as a liaison with the DCYF contract office and actively participates in monthly contracts workgroup, contract and CAPS meetings, and other system testing activities as requested. • Verifies and processes invoices and all related backup documents. • Develops and distributes Payment Verification reports to ESIT contractors. • Independently reviews and analyzes electronic contract records in the agency’s contracts and Procurement System (CAPS). • Reviews and recommends updates, changes, and/or revisions to General Terms and Conditions. • Maintains the program’s web-based Contractor Directory on a monthly basis and submit link for publication of monthly updates in the ESIT Weekly. • Analyzes and recommends approval (or declines) internal and/or contractor requests. • Coordinates contract requirements with representatives of the agency, division, and other agencies, organizations and/or vendors under contract with the program. What we are looking for (Required Qualifications): • Equivalent combination of education and experience totaling six (6) years in early childhood education, child development, early learning, state preschool education, comprehensive preschool programming, or closely related field. OR • Associates degree AND four (4) years of professional experience in early childhood education, child development, early learning, state preschool education, comprehensive preschool programming, or closely related field. OR • Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, human services, education, or another relevant field AND two (2) years of experience including planning, contract management, systems analysis, coordination and consultation with a variety of public and private agencies, organizations, and/or levels of government. AND • Commitment to equity, inclusion, and respectful workplace principles. In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following: • Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills. • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. • Demonstrated ability to resolve customer complaints and concerns. • Demonstrated knowledge of contract documents and specifications. • Demonstrated knowledge of procurement rules and regulations. • Demonstrated ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments. • Demonstrated skills in maintaining organization and coordination of work tasks. How do I apply? Complete your applicant profile and attach the following: • Cover letter • Resume 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. 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: https://wfse.org/ Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veteran's Preference MUST attach a copy of their DD214 or NGB Form 22, or other verification of military service. Please blackout (redact) the social security number before attaching any documents. For additional information on Veteran's Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligible, click here. If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment or if you would like to request an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, contact Veronica Jones (Talent Acquisition Specialist) at veronica.jones@dcyf.wa.gov. If you're experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or emailsupport@neogov.com. 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