Contracting and Continuum of Care Reporting Administrator / Project/Program Manager IV

King County's Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) provides equitable opportunities for people to be healthy, happy, and connected to community.

Are you a skilled project manager who is passionate about supporting solutions for people in our region experiencing homelessness? Are you committed to centering equity and social justice in your work? Can you move quickly between big picture vision and project-level details? King County's Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) is looking for you!

The King County Department of Community and Human Services Housing and Community Development (HCD) Division plays a central role in addressing homelessness throughout the region with stakeholder partners, including developing and maintaining a continuum of services to obtain housing stability.

The Project/Program Manager IV will lead and support HCD’s responsibilities in relation to Continuum of Care reporting and ensuring strong data collection for homeless services contracts. As needed, they will partner closely with other funders, HCD, and King County performance measurement and evaluation teams supporting our region’s efforts to address homelessness. Candidates will need to have an understanding of the current homelessness response landscape and data systems such as Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS).

This position reports to the Housing Services and Stability Manager within HCD.

This recruitment is to fill a Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) position that is anticipated to end after six months. If filled by a Career Service King County employee who has passed their initial probation, the TLT will be as a Special Duty Assignment (SDA). To be considered minimally qualified applicant must demonstrate a background that provides the knowledge, skills and ability to:

• Develop strong working relationships and collaborate with internal and external partners including performance measurement and evaluation, contracts teams, provider organizations, other funders, and our local Continuum of Care in the management of reporting and data for homeless services contracts.
• Monitor and compile data related to the homelessness response system and services for people experiencing homelessness to help continuous system improvement and meet reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local reporting requirements, laws, regulations, and deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple high-profile projects and deadlines at the same time, to move between the details of implementation and a broader system view, and to prioritize and re-prioritize work.
• Assist with coordination with other funders and service providers to ensure alignment with reporting requirements and data standards.
• Coordinate and collaborate with the evaluation team to give input on evaluation efforts related to funded projects and larger initiatives.
• Supervise staff as needed, providing direction and support to individuals and the team. This includes hiring, onboarding, and support in day-to-day work and longer-term career development.
• Serve as a resource for the team as a subject matter expert in Continuum of Care reporting and data system requirements.
• Provide training and education to system and provider partners.
• Prepare proposals, briefing papers, speaking points, presentations, reports, applications, and/or other pertinent documents.
• Work to apply an equity and social justice approach to all aspects of the work in partnership with team members and other division and department staff.
• Represent team in departmental, inter-jurisdictional and multi-agency planning processes and work groups.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES WHO HAVE:

• Experience with HUD reporting requirements, the Continuum of Care or other HUD grant programs, and aligning with HUD or other federal data standards.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least four years of experience in program management or public administration or an equivalent combination of experience and education that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work.
• At least two years of supervisory experience, including managing teams engaged in the homeless and/or housing systems or human services.
• Demonstrated commitment to Equity and Social Justice principles and practices.
• Experience successfully implementing projects with multiple and diverse partners.
• Experience with change management, supporting programs and staff through transition and optimizing opportunities.
• Demonstrated skills or track record of creative problem solving and consistent communication.
• Knowledge of and experience with the homeless crisis response and related systems.
• Demonstrated understanding of equity and social justice concepts and the effects of place, race and systems-based inequities and ability to apply an equity and social justice approach to all areas of the work, including communication and RFP processes.
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders, ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines, ability to move between the details of implementation and broader system view, and strong attention to detail.
• Project management experience with demonstrated success in implementing complex government programs under tight timelines.
• Strong facilitation and negotiation skills, and the demonstrated ability to develop partnerships to build consensus and develop reasonable solutions to issues and problems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively and build relationships.
• Proficiency using MS Word, Excel, and Outlook (or another e-mail client).

Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in social work, Public Administration, and/or related field
• Lived experience of homelessness.
• Knowledge of the local homelessness response continuum and related data.
• Passion for system reform, racial justice, and helping people access resources to lead healthy and meaningful lives.
• Valid Washington State Driver's License or the ability to travel throughout the County in a timely manner.

ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION:

• This position has been designated Non-Mission. Unless otherwise directed by the County Executive, department director or agency head, all employees, regardless of designation, are expected to report to work or request leave during an emergency or inclement weather. For more detailed information, please visit HR Policy County Operations During Emergency Situations and the King County Guidelines for Workforce Management in an Emergency.
• The Housing and Community Development (HCD) team works in a hybrid model, with days in the office as well as telecommuting. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change. The primary onsite location is Chinook, 401 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment. Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.

• This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime. Typical hours are Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm.

• This position is represented by Protec17.

• Classification: Project/Program Manager IV.

WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. Interviews for this selection process will take place on or around the week of December 14, 2026. Candidates who wish to be considered for this position must submit an online King County application and respond to the supplemental questions. Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the requested and relevant information in the online application and supplemental questionnaire. Applications and/or supplemental questionnaires that state, "see my resume" are considered incomplete and will not be considered to be competitive. If you have any questions, please contact Alan Wedge, [email protected].

Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play. Application Process If you are interested in pursuing this position and supporting King County’s vision for unified, equitable, and high-performing government, please follow the application instructions carefully. Provide us with your work history as applicable, ensuring that you provide details that highlight your ability to fulfill the requirements for this position. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or you would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact Alan Wedge at [email protected]. King County's Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values unite us. King County serves residents with a relentless sense of urgency, delivering on commitments with transparency and accountability. We are action-oriented, creative problem solvers who collaborate across roles, engage directly with communities, and challenge the status quo to achieve meaningful impact. As a unified team, we uphold high ethical and stewardship standards, embrace change, stay curious, and continuously improve. Across all interactions, we listen first, act quickly, and stay aligned as a team to earn and sustain public trust. Learn more about our Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values here and visit our Why work at King County page here. King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on sex, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religious affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age except by minimum age and retirement provisions, pregnancy, status as a family caregiver, parental status, marital status, military status or status as a veteran who was honorably discharged or who was discharged solely as a result of the person's sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, citizenship or immigration status, genetic information, or other protected class. However, to the extent that distinction or differential treatment on the basis of citizenship or immigration status is authorized by either federal or state law, regulation, or government contract, it is not an unfair practice. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.