What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contracts Specialist 2 position at Washington State University and Careers?
Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
March 8, 2026
If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions for more details.
Available Title(s):
144G-YN_CS_NPS - Contracts Specialist 2
Business Title:
Contracts Specialist 2
Employee Type:
Classified
Position Details:
The Opportunity:
As the Contract Specialist 2, you will independently prepare, negotiate, execute, and manage complex contracts for Washington State University (WSU) consistent with applicable statutes and regulations. This position supports all WSU campuses and research stations as necessary, with signature authority for contractual and purchase order commitments.
Additional Information:
This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.
Monthly Salary: $4,882 to $6,576 | Range 53 | Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with
In accordance with
Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the
Required Qualifications:
Monthly Salary: $4,882 to $6,576 | Range 53 | Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with
WAC 357-28
.In accordance with
RCW 49.58.110
, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the
detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Classified staff
and Total Compensation
.Required Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s degree involving major study in public administration, business administration, business law, commerce, economics, mathematics, statistics or closely allied field AND two (2) years of experience in negotiating, administering or terminating government contracts, contract property management, contract cost or price analyses, or contract compliance administration. A law degree from an accredited college or university approved by the Washington State Bar Association may be substituted for the experience and education. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted, year for year, for the education. A Master’s degree in one of the above academic disciplines may be substituted for one (1) year of experience.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Demonstrated ability to achieve and facilitate harmonious working relationships with others.
- Demonstrated ability to edit, proofread, and redline contractual documents.
- Experience with computer-based business information systems and experience utilizing spreadsheets, databases, etc., to analyze and present information.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Two (2) years of experience reviewing and redlining contracts at an institution of higher education or similar governmental entity
Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship
About Procurement and Contract Services - For more information about the great work we are doing and to find our mission and values, please visit our website:
Purchasing Services Webpage
Area/College: Financial and Business Services
Location: Pullman, WA 99164
Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
1) Resume
2) Cover Letter
External candidates, upload all documents in the “Application Document” section of your application.
Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application,
please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday
. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.
Professional reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by
RCW 74.34
, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.
Time Type:
Full time
Position Term:
12 Month
Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.
WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or
hrs@wsu.edu
.
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More information, resources, and contact information are available:
https://ccr.wsu.edu/notice-of-nondiscrimination/
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HRS Benefits website
for details on competitive benefits available.Notice of Non-Discrimination
In matters of admission, employment, housing or services, or in the educational programs or activities it operates, WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, physical disability, mental disability, sensory disability, use of a trained service animal, age, religion, creed, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, honorably discharged veteran, member of the military, or immigration or citizenship status except as authorized by federal or state law, regulation, or government contract.
Inquiries about the application of federal and state laws and regulations (including inquiries regarding the application of Title IX, ADA/Section 504, and implementing regulations), as well as reports and complaints of discrimination and harassment, can be made verbally or in writing to WSU’s Compliance and Civil Rights, the Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights, or both.
Salary : $4,882 - $6,576