Job Description

Posting number: 2026-00880

Department: Seattle Police Department

Job classification: Planning & Development Specialist, Senior - BU

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Planning and Development, Public Safety, Law Enforcement, Grants Administration

About the Department:

The Seattle Police Department is comprised of approximately 1,600 dedicated law enforcement professionals all committed to creating and fostering a work environment that is collaborative, innovative, and leading the way in law enforcement principles and practices. Ours is a culture that encourages top performers to adhere to a standard of excellence in the identification of and resolution to complex challenges. At SPD we acknowledge and honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals and pledge ourselves to creating and maintaining an environment that respects diverse traditions, heritages, and experiences.

The Seattle Police Department Grants and Contracts Unit is recruiting for a Grants and Contracts Manager (Ord. Title: Planning and Development Specialist, Sr-BU). This Grants and Contracts Manager position has primary responsibility for managing federal grant programs and developing contracts, of various types. This position works in close coordination with Project Managers to develop contracts that meet City contracting regulations, works with Project Managers and the SPD Fiscal Unit to ensure federal grant requirements are met; monitors and approves grant expenditures; tracks project progress; ensures City purchasing rules are followed, and ensures that grant special conditions are met as outlined in federal and state grant guidelines. We are seeking an applicant with strong financial and grant management knowledge and skill.

Examples of duties

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop various types of contract documents, ensure City and Department contracting policy compliance, meeting City contracting standards.
• Research and advise on grant funding opportunities; facilitate the grant application process and submit all required application documents to the grantor.
• Work in close coordination with Project Managers and the SPD Fiscal Unit to ensure that project development and implementation is seamless and all grant requirements are met.
• Evaluate financial data associated with grant programs and develop routine or ad hoc reports for other program and project personnel to aid in their decision-making process.
• Know and understand federal financial and grant management regulations and requirements and apply them to the management of grants.
• Work in close coordination with Grantor agencies to seek guidance, make official requests, and provide status reports.
• Prepare progress reports, legislation, or ordinances to accept grant funding.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Requires three years of experience in planning and research related to budgeting, project planning, public safety, and grant management; or other work directly related to City planning and development activities; and a baccalaureate degree in planning, criminal justice, public safety administration, public administration or related field (or a combination of education and/or experience and/or training which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class).

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong experience in grant management, preferably of federal funds, overall fiscal management, and budgeting.
• Experience developing complex contract documents, such as Consultant Contracts, Interagency Agreements, and Memorandum of Understanding.
• Familiarity with federal grant management regulations.
• Graduate level education, preferably in planning, public administration or related fields.
• Strong financial and analytical skills using Microsoft Excel and Word, with the ability to present technical information to senior management in an understandable manner.
• Experience handling multiple deadlines and business interactions with multi-agency and multi-disciplinary professional groups; while representing the best interests of the Seattle Police Department and City of Seattle.
• Demonstrated program or project management experience on matters pertaining to complex grants or projects.
• Strong team building skills and experience working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Competitive applicants will be able to work independently.

Position Requirements

• Must pass a Seattle Police Department background investigation.
• Must have a valid Driver’s license.
• This position is a hybrid position; the City requires employees to report in person 3 days a week (subject to change).Individual schedules will be based on an agreement between the employee and their supervisor.

Supplemental information

Additional Information:

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits

The full salary range for this position is $56.23 - $65.54 per hour.

New employees begin at Step 1 of the pay progression, which is $56.23 hourly. Current City employees’ starting rate of pay will be based on Personnel Rules regarding promotions. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) regular position with full benefits. This is a Civil Service position eligible for overtime.

How to Apply:

• Apply online at www.seattle.gov/human-resources Please refer to: Job Number: 2026-00880.
• Attach a resume and a cover letter that provide additional information on why your skills and experience make you qualified for this job.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.

If you have any questions, please contact Dene Warren Sakamoto at naidene.warrensakamoto@seattle.gov