Contracts Specialist

Full Job Description

Ready to put your contract and procurement expertise into working in a mission driven environment where your work truly matters?

The Washington Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) is seeking a detail-focused professional to join our Contracts team and help shape the services that support Washington’s entire judicial branch.

In this role, you’ll lead the creation and management of procurement documents, contracts, and a broad range of agreements that are essential to statewide court operations.

Your work will directly influence key initiatives and partnerships across Washington, making every project meaningful and high-impact.

Working under the general guidance of the Contracts Manager, you’ll have room to think critically, interpret policies, and develop innovative solutions to complex procurement challenges.

This position offers frequent collaboration with executive leaders, project teams, agency partners, and staff at all levels, making it an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment and is ready to contribute to the advancement of justice across the state.

Washington Courts Employment Opportunity Administrative Office of the Courts Contracts Specialist Management Services Division

Our Mission: Advance the efficient and effective operation of the Washington Judicial System.

The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) is looking for top-performing employees who embody its core values integrity, inclusion, accountability, and teamwork. It is committed to both employee growth and work-life balance.

Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace.

POSITION DETAILS

Job: 2026-26

Status: Regular, Full-Time

Location: Olympia, Washington

Salary: Range 64: $76,968 - $100,980 per year (DOQ)

Opens: March 30, 2026.

Closes: April 13, 2026. AOC reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time but no sooner than seven (7) calendar days after posting.

WASHINGTON STATE RESIDENCY AND TELEWORK INFORMATION

AOC requires employees to reside in Washington State. Any exceptions must be approved. If you are invited to interview and currently reside outside of Washington State, seek more information about residency requirements from the AOC hiring manager for this recruitment.

This position requires you to be in the office at least two (2) days per week.

Requirements

Some of the duties you will perform are:

Qualifications

AND

• Three (3) years of experience in contract drafting, procurement management, contract cost or price analysis, process management, and contract compliance administration.

Additional relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.

Advanced education in relevant areas may substitute for up to two years of the required experience.

THE IDEAL APPLICANT WILL ALSO HAVE SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Managing and administering Information Technology (IT) contracts, ensuring alignment with organizational and judicial branch needs.
• Developing, negotiating, and monitoring Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to ensure defined performance metrics and service expectations are met.
• Creating, reviewing, and maintaining data sharing agreements, including ensuring compliance with data security, privacy, and regulatory requirements.
• Identifying and implementing shared technology solutions across programs to maximize efficiency and leverage existing IT investments.
• Researching, evaluating, and recommending new and replacement information systems, software, and hardware within an established IT environment.
• Managing IT software licensing, renewals, and compliance with applicable standards and policies.
• Drafting and reviewing agreements related to software, hardware, and peripheral installation, configuration, and support.
• Assessing contractual risk and developing appropriate terms and conditions for IT procurements and agreements.

Additional Information

For more information about the position, to review the job description, application submission requirements, supplemental questions, inquire about benefits, or to apply for the position CLICK HERE TO APPLY!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The AOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on gender, pregnancy, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, physical, mental or sensory disability (actual or perceived), use of a service animal, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, age, HIV or Hepatitis C status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law.

Persons of disability needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, please contact the AOC Human Resource Office, at (360) 705-5337, or fax (360) 586-4409, or via email to Recruitment@courts.wa.gov.

Candidates who are offered a job with AOC must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.

AOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal government eligibility verification form I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identify and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements for that form.

AOC does not use E-verify; therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM-Optional Practice Training (OPT). For information, please visit www.uscis.gov

Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.

SPECIAL NOTE: Before 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 job.