Community Capital Facilities - Program Manager (COM3)
Operations
Washington, USA · Multiple locations
Description
- Community Capital Facilities - Program Manager (COM3)
At the Department of Commerce, we’re reimagining what’s possible in government. We’re builders, thinkers, and change-makers, working at the intersection of innovation, community, and impact. From unlocking critical funding to fueling inclusive economic growth, we’re turning big ideas into real-world solutions that uplift people and places.Our agency’s strength lies in the diversity of our workforce and the breadth of the lived experiences and perspectives employees bring to the work. We believe equity is not just a value but a practice, which is reflected in how we design programs, engage communities, and deliver outcomes. We foster a workplace culture where curiosity is encouraged, bold thinking is welcomed, and collaboration drives our impact.
This job is a commitment to reshape systems so they work better for everyone. If you’re ready to challenge the status quo and build meaningful connections, we want to meet you.
Let’s build what’s next, together.
The Local Government Division (LGD) partners with local governments, nonprofits, and others to strengthen the ability of all forms of local government and community-based organizations to fund and develop critical services to their citizens. The division provides leadership in local government finance and statewide infrastructure initiatives that help create and retain jobs. We also provide grants, loans, and planning and technical assistance to local governments for community development needs, infrastructure improvements, and economic development opportunities.
This position is within the Community Capital Facilities Unit (CCF). CCF provides capital grants to non-residential community facility projects through a variety of programs. This position is responsible for overseeing direct appropriations, Building Communities Fund program and capital contract projects as assigned. This position oversees the entire contract lifecycle from project solicitation, award, and initiation to project closeout, ensuring long-term consistency through sustained project engagement. Responsibilities include managing pre-contract activities such as grant application development, scope and budget review, and compliance with state capital funding requirements. Responsibilities continue through contract execution and administration, including ongoing budget oversight, expenditure tracking, reimbursement processing, and compliance monitoring. The position also provides continuous technical assistance to stakeholders and grantees, ensuring that all programmatic and statutory requirements are met. Project oversight extends through completion, with a focus on performance reporting, closeout documentation, and final audits, ensuring seamless, end-to-end contract management. This position will also assist with the administration of other CCF competitive grant application processes. Duties
Qualifications
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Required Position Qualifications:
Seven (7) years of combined experience and/or education as described below:
Experience in community, trade, or economic development with a focus in two or more of the following areas:
•Contract management experience on project funds with state or federal grants or loans.
•Reviewing customer, contractor, and/or grantee invoices for payment.
•Experience with grant program rollout and process administration.
•Reviewing, interpreting and implementing state and federal requirements.
•Providing technical assistance to customers.
Education involves finance, business, public administration, social services, education, or related field. Qualifying education post High School or equivalent may be substituted year for year for experience.
Examples of how to qualify:
•7 years of experience
•6 years of experience and one year of education
•5 years of experience and two years of education
•4 years of experience and three years of education
•3 years of experience and four years of education
•2 years of experience and five years of education
•1 year of experience and six years of education
Lived experience working in a family run business, previous volunteering experience working with a community-based organization that focused on serving and supporting underserved or vulnerable populations, or any allied experience in economic development, procurement or contracting will substitute for two years of professional experience.
•What is lived experience? Lived experiences is relevant expertise derived from the accumulated personal life and professional experiences of an individual. Experience can be gained through life events, volunteer role/capacity, any experience gained outside of professional paid and unpaid experience, academic or a combination of experiences. The above-listed experience will demonstrate that a candidate possesses the necessary knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies to successfully qualify for and perform the duties of the position.
Preferred/Desired Qualifications:
•Demonstrated technical/knowledge and aptitude of state legislative and capital budget processes and capital contracting and financing.
•Professional level experience with state capital financing, grant and loan administration.
•Technical knowledge and aptitude of state legislative and capital budget processes.
Required Position Competencies:
•Excellent interpersonal skills and the demonstrated ability to build trusting relationships and loyal partnerships with customers, employees, and executive management.
•Technical knowledge of Commerce Infrastructure program requirements related to financing, contract management, and compliance.
•Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and to participate in multi-stakeholder processes.
•Intermediate skill level in the Microsoft Office suite products including OneDrive, Teams, SharePoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
To be considered for this position the following are needed:- A complete and detailed online application.
- A cover letter (enter online).
- At least three professional references (enter online).
Supplemental Information
Work from Anywhere in Washington State
This position may be located anywhere within Washington State though occasional travel to a Commerce office building or in-state travel to attend events or meetings may be required. If selected, you will need to travel to pick up equipment and receive instruction. Many Commerce employees work remotely or have a hybrid schedule.
This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies over the next 60 days.
Technical support is provided by NEOGOV, 855-524-5627 (can't log in, password or email issues, error messages). DES job seeker support may answer general questions regarding the recruiting system at careershelp@des.wa.gov.
Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity
The Washington State Department of Commerce is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application, testing, or interview process or this job announcement in an alternative format may email Human Resources at Human.Resources@commerce.wa.gov. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
Department of Commerce also offers a competitive benefits package including: medical and dental insurance benefits, retirement and deferred compensation plans, 11 paid holidays each year, 14-25 vacation days per year (depending on length of employment), 8 hours of sick leave per month (if full time employed), bereavement leave, an employee assistance program, as well as other benefits. Please see the Benefits Tab for more details.
