Government Contracts & Safety Manager

Northwest Center is seeking a Government Contracts and Safety Manage r to support our government operations by driving coordination across contracts, compliance requirements, and internal programs. This role plays a critical part in translating business priorities into structured plans and ensuring alignment with regulatory and customer expectations.

You'll work cross-functionally to support government contract operations, strengthen reporting and planning processes, and lead the organization's safety program. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives in regulated environments, enjoys balancing multiple priorities, and is passionate about building consistent, compliant systems that support operational excellence.

Location: SeaTac, WA Schedule:  Monday through Friday, 9 am - 5 pm (o ccasional nights and weekends as needed) Starting Wage Range:  $38.00 - $43.50 per hour

What We Can Offer:

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance, effective the month after 30 days of employment

17 Accrued Paid Time Off Days Annually

7 Paid Holidays + 1 Day of Floating Holiday; 3 Floating Holiday days annually after one year

Parental Leave & Paid Compassion Leave

Retirement 401(K) with a company match

Employment Assistance Program (EAP) via Spring Health

Mental Wellness Program including six free therapy sessions per year

Opportunity to become a mentor or mentee through NWC’s Mentorship Match program

Wellness Reimbursement Program - $25/month

Student Loan Contribution Program - $50/month

Pet Insurance Discount Program

Check out the entire list of benefits Northwest Center has to offer here :   https://nwcbenefits.hrbenefits.net/

What You'll Be Doing:

Program & Project Management

Translate priorities into clear plans with timelines, milestones, and accountability measures

Coordinate cross-functional efforts to ensure commitments to customers, auditors, and leadership are completed in a timely and accurate manner

Support audit preparation and compliance initiatives

Evaluate potential government contract opportunities, elevating viable opportunities to leadership

Contribute to special projects related to operations, contract opportunities, and safety and compliance effectiveness

Government Contract Compliance & Planning

Support contract modifications, renewals, and planning

Coordinate inputs and maintain required documentation

Financial & Reporting Support

Understand government contract pricing concepts and assist with pricing and proposal efforts

Maintain KPI reporting and support business rhythms

Safety (Program Ownership)

Establish and lead a company-wide safety program

Develop policies, resources, safety plans, and other program or site-specific safety documentation

Coordinate safety committees, drills, and compliance activities

Conduct hands-on safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments

Assess safety training needs and deliver or facilitate safety training

Requirements:

3+ years of experience supporting operations within regulated or compliance-driven environments; government contracting strongly preferred

Experience with workplace safety, with demonstrated responsibility for establishing, running, and/or improving safety programs  preferred

Business management experience  preferred

Strong ability to balance competing priorities across multiple operational areas

Working knowledge of financial reporting and payroll; exposure to government contract pricing is a plus

Valid WA driver's license and personal mode of transportation

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related business systems

Commitment to inclusion in operational practices

About Northwest Center

Northwest Center is a nonprofit organization with a mission to promote the growth, development, and independence of people with disabilities through programs of therapy, education, and work opportunity.

For over 60 years, we’ve advanced inclusion through education, employment services, and social enterprise - proving that when people of all abilities work together, everyone benefits.

Northwest Center is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us at  jobs@nwcenter.org .

At Northwest Center, we do not just accept diversity and inclusion — we celebrate it, support it, live it, and flourish in it to benefit our employees, the community, and our clientele. We believe that our strength lies within our diversity and the forward motion towards a day when people of all abilities can learn and work together. We believe that curiosity and critical thinking are essential to the dialogue and improving decision-making, planning, resource allocation, and how we treat others. Our goal is to create and implement more equitable practices, policies, and culture. To be equitable means t…