Salary: $123,947.20 - $157,110.10 Annually
Location : Chinook Building 401 5th Avenue Seattle, WA
Job Type: Term-Ltd
Job Number: 2026PX27583
Department: DCHS - Community & Human Srvcs
Division: Behavioral Health and Recovery
Opening Date: 07/31/2026
Closing Date: 8/15/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours/Week: 40 hours/week

Summary
The of DCHS is looking for an Investment Impact Manager (Project/Program Manager IV) to help guide the implementation of the King County Behavioral Health Sales Tax Fund investments. The King County Behavioral Health Sales Tax Fund invests approximately $100M per year in King County's behavioral health system. This position will hold direct responsibility for finalizing the King County Behavioral Health Sales Tax Fund's 2028-2034 implementation plan and leading the implementation of the plan.

This recruitment is to fill a Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) position that is anticipated to be 18 months in duration. If filled by a King County employee who has passed their initial probation, the TLT will be as a Special Duty Assignment (SDA).

Job Duties
To be considered minimally qualified applicant must demonstrate a background that provides the knowledge, skills and ability to:

• Translate high-level policy direction into actionable implementation plans, including procurement timelines, investment strategies, and contract structures.
• Provide expert guidance on applying the County's equity framework and logic models throughout procurement, contracting, and system design activities.
• Identify emerging system issues and opportunities, advising leadership on actions that advance behavioral health access, effectiveness, and equity.
• Oversee fiscal stewardship of investment portfolios, including spend-down monitoring, risk identification, forecasting, and budget input.
• Evaluate investment performance and recommend adjustments to ensure efficient, equitable resource deployment across the continuum.
• Align King County Behavioral Health Sales Tax Fund investments with other major funding streams (e.g., Medicaid, CCC Levy, VSHSL, HTH, Best Starts) to maximize system impact and minimize duplication.
• Coordinate and manage competitive procurements across all strategy areas, including RFP development, scopes of work, evaluation criteria, and contractor selection.
• Ensure procurement and contracting processes uphold equity-centered best practices, reducing barriers for small, culturally-specific, and community-rooted providers.
• Interpret and apply complex policy and regulatory requirements in procurement design, contracting language, and implementation guidance.
• Engage and integrate input from community partners and subject matter experts to shape funding strategies, procurement approaches, and program implementation.
• Represent DCHS in external meetings, workgroups, listening sessions, and regional planning efforts, promoting collaboration and culturally responsive service delivery.
• Identify system gaps, risks, and policy opportunities, partnering with Performance Measurement & Evaluation team to assess models, support feasibility analysis, and recommend evidence-informed improvements.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
WE ARE LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES WHO HAVE:

• At least 2 years of working experience/knowledge of King County Behavioral Health Sales Tax Fund investments.
• At least 2 years of experience interpreting and translating complex policy, regulatory frameworks, and program models into implementable strategies.
• At least 3 years of experience in behavioral health, human services, homelessness response, or a related social services field.
• At least 3 years of experience with budget monitoring and stewardship of public funding.
• At least 2 years of experience managing government-funded programs, procurement processes, or complex contracts.
• Strong communication, project management, critical thinking, and systems-navigation skills.
• Ability to work independently at a senior level while collaborating effectively with cross-departmental teams.
• Demonstrated experience applying racial equity and social justice principles in decision-making, community engagement, or program administration.

Desired Qualifications:

• Familiarity with King County procurement and contracting processes (e.g. Agiloft).
• Experience with culturally responsive service delivery, linguistic access strategies, or equity-centered design.
• Knowledge of care transitions, diversion, SUD treatment, behavioral health access, youth behavioral health, and/or workforce development.
• Lived experience or deep connection to communities most impacted by barriers to behavioral health access.

ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION:

• This position has been designated Non-Mission Critical. 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 and the
• The BHRD Division 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 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 to support working remotely. The individuals selected for these opportunities 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 not represented by a union.
• Classification: Project/Project 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 September 2, 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 Phitsamai Xaxouthep,

Supplemental Information
Are you ready to make a difference? 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.

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