Administrator II-SDA/TLT

This recruitment is to fill a Special Duty Assignment or Term Limited Temporary Position that is anticipated to last for 1 year.

King County's Business Resource Center (BRC) is seeking an Administrator II to join our team!This position serves as a key administrative and operational leader, providing expertise in accounting, finance, budgeting, payroll coordination, contract management, business operations, project management, and process improvement. Administrator II partners with leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to manage special projects, strengthen internal controls, develop standard work, and implement efficient business practices that support enterprise-wide services and strategic objectives.

Operating in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, Administrator II demonstrates exceptional organizational, analytical, and project management skills while overseeing multiple priorities and initiatives. This role leads continuous improvement efforts, develops and maintains policies and procedures, coordinates financial and administrative operations, and provides strategic recommendations that enhance operational effectiveness, fiscal stewardship, and service delivery across the organization.

ABOUT THE BUSINESS RESOURCE CENTER

The BRC oversees King County’s business systems, which include applications, infrastructure, software, and vendor relationships. The team also supports business processes, system governance, and work prioritization to effectively serve county agencies.

BI Insights Team:
  This team specializes in developing and managing business intelligence analytics across King County’s Oracle ERP and other enterprise systems. The team collaborates closely with business partners and county departments to deliver meaningful analytics and operational reporting in support of county operations. The team is committed to expanding the use of analytics tools, improving data literacy, and enhancing ERP data governance across the county.

ABOUT THE BUSINESS RESOURCE CENTER OVERVIEW The BRC oversees King County’s business systems, which include applications, infrastructure, software, and vendor relationships. The team also supports business processes, system governance, and work prioritization to effectively serve county agencies.

BRC Director’s Office: This team provides guidance to the BRC and advises county leaders on strategies to enhance the county’s ERP business systems. They also manage the day-to-day operations of the BRC in support of continuous improvement and a cohesive team approach to govern, manage and support the county’s ERP systems.

BI Insights Team: This team specializes in developing and managing business intelligence analytics across our suite of Oracle ERP applications and SAP Concur. This team also collaborates and works closely with our business partners and county departments to deliver meaningful analytics in support of county business operations. The team is committed to expanding the use of analytics tools and enhancing ERP data governance across the county.

Financials and Procurement Team: This team specializes in Oracle EBS Financials and Procurement, Oracle Procurement Cloud and Supplier Cloud, and SAP Concur travel systems.  The team collaborates with our business partners and county departments to deliver finance, procurement, travel expense and treasury services across all county business operations.

HR and Payroll System Team: This team specializes in PeopleSoft HR, payroll, and retirement systems, collaborating with our business partners and county departments to deliver HR, benefits, and payroll services across all county business operations.

Shared Services Team: This team specializes in training, change management, and help desk support, along with system security, administration, and licensing. There is also a highly skilled and technical team of DBAs who manage day to day running and performance of the systems in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure as well as coordination of system updates and patches.

What people have said about working in the Business Resource Center. 

"The Business Resource Center provides an environment with highly diverse work groups and business partners, offering opportunities for professional growth and challenges, learning new skills and the latest technology and applications."  

"Employee ideas and contributions are highly valued and supported by supervisors and managers, and employees are able to offer solutions to issues that can be brought before business partners and stakeholders."  

"Employees have the freedom to manage their own workload, which is both challenging and rewarding. Work involves not only resolving issues and finding the root cause of problems,  but also interacting directly with business partners and experiencing the positive feedback of their appreciation."

  "The job is constantly evolving, providing new professional challenges and opportunities for growth, and this comes with a supportive environment with others around you who are rooting for your success as much as their own."

To be successful in this role, candidates must demonstrate the ability to:

• Apply principles of accounting, budgeting, finance, payroll administration, and financial reporting to support day-to-day business operations.
• Analyze information, solve complex problems, exercise sound judgment, and make data-informed recommendations.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage multiple projects and priorities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and build collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders across the organization.
• Develop and implement standard work, business processes, and internal controls that improve operational efficiency and ensure compliance with applicable policies and procedures.
• Interpret and apply policies, regulations, contracts, and administrative procedures while maintaining confidentiality and attention to detail.
• Utilize financial, payroll, and business systems, as well as Microsoft Office applications, to prepare reports, analyze data, and support decision-making.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES WHO HAVE:

• Proven success in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Progressive experience and qualifications in accounting, finance, budgeting, payroll administration, business operations, or administrative management within a complex organization, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, support strategic initiatives, and deliver high-quality operational outcomes.
• Knowledge and skills in accounting principles, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, payroll practices, internal controls, auditing, and regulatory compliance, with the ability to analyze financial data, ensure policy adherence, identify risks, and recommend effective business and process improvements.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge in contract development, contract administration, procurement and purchasing processes, vendor management, and administrative operations, including the ability to coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, ensure compliance with applicable policies and regulations, monitor contract performance, and support successful business outcomes.
• Extensive experience leading cross-functional projects, strategic initiatives, and process improvement efforts from planning through implementation.
• Experience developing and implementing standard work, business processes, policies, procedures, and operational documentation to improve consistency and efficiency.
• Ability to analyze financial and operational data, identify trends and risks, and develop practical recommendations to support business decisions.
• Proven project management skills, including planning, prioritization, resource coordination, risk management, and successful delivery of multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare executive-level reports, presentations, and recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships and effectively partner with leadership, Human Resources, Finance, Payroll, and cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency using financial systems, enterprise resource planning (ERP) applications, Microsoft Office Suite, and other business technologies to support reporting and operational excellence.

WORK LOCATION: The BRC 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 Building 401 5th Avenue Seattle, Washington, 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.

• The successful candidate will be required to pass a thorough background and reference check. 

THE APPLICATION PROCESS: This is an exciting opportunity open to all applicants. A King County Application is required. We highly encourage you to include a resume and letter of interest with your application materials. If you have any questions, please contact Brittney Marzest, Senior Talent Advisor at [email protected] 

This recruitment is an effort to fill our immediate vacancies as well as create a hire list that will be used for any positions that become vacant within the next 6 months, including additional Term Limited Temporary (TLT) and Career Service (CS) positions.

Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.

Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. 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.

Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. 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.

To Apply

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.