Manager - Multi Award Task Order Contracts (MATOC)

Salary range is $104k to $206k with a midpoint of $155k. New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.

Sound Transit also offers a competitive benefits package with a wide range of offerings, including:

• Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner.
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement Plans: 401a – 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b – up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution).
• Paid Time Off: Employees accrue 25 days of paid time off annually with increases at four, eight and twelve years of service. Employees at the director level and up accrue additional days. We also observe 12 paid holidays and provide up to 2 paid floating holidays and up to 2 paid volunteer days per year.
• Parental Leave: 12 weeks of parental leave for new parents.
• Pet Insurance discount.
• ORCA Card: All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Sound Transit will pay up to $5,000 annually for approved tuition expenses.
• Inclusive Reproductive Health Support Services.
• Compensation Practices: We offer competitive salaries based on market rates and internal equity. In addition to compensation and benefits, you’ll find that we provide work-life balance, opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues.

GENERAL PURPOSE: 

The MATOC Manager, within the Transformation division of the Capital Delivery Department (CDD), reports directly to the MATOC Deputy Director and supports implementation and continuous improvement of Sound Transit’s multi-billion-dollar planning, design, and construction program through the facilitation and administration of Multiple Award Task Order Contracts (MATOCs).

This role supports the delivery of major capital programs across multiple project lines by coordinating, standardizing, and monitoring task order planning and execution to ensure consistency, scalability, and performance across MATOCs. The role manages the day-to-day facilitation, performance, and execution of professional services MATOCs—including Environmental, Design, and Project/Construction Management (PM/CM) (with the potential for additional MATOCs as the program grows) to ensure timely, compliant, and high-quality contractor and consultant service delivery.

The Manager works cross-functionally with Capital Delivery teams, Procurement, and other agency departments to ensure process consistency, transparency, and adoption of MATOC best practices aligned with agency objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following duties are a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Facilitate and support the administration and performance of agency MATOCs, including, but not limited to, Environmental, Design, and PM/CM contracts in conjunction with procurement and assigned project teams.
• Facilitate and support task order planning, development, solicitation, evaluation, and award processes in coordination with project teams and Procurement.
• Monitor task order execution to ensure compliance with contract terms, agency policies, schedules, and budgets.
• Track task order utilization, consultant capacity, workload balance, and performance trends.
• Support prioritization and forecasting of upcoming task orders across capital programs.
• Identify and support resolution of escalated task order and consultant performance issues in conjunction with procurement and assigned project teams.
• Provide input and support consultant performance evaluations and corrective action planning when necessary, in conjunction with procurement and assigned project teams.
• Ensure MATOC processes and procedures are compliant with Sound Transit procurement policies, FTA requirements, and contract provisions.
• Assist with conflict-of-interest (COI) reviews and risk mitigation related to task order assignments.
• Support internal and external audits and quality assurance reviews.
• Apply lessons learned and best practices to improve MATOC efficiency and consistency.
• Advise MATOC Task Order Coordinators and/or Task Order Project Managers.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, training, and performance feedback to staff.
• Support workforce planning and staff development to meet program demands.
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and metrics tracking task order performance, schedules, and consultant utilization.
• Develop and maintain MATOC programmatic processes and procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the MATOC program.
• Support the use of SharePoint, PMIS, Power BI, and other agency systems for MATOC tracking and reporting.
• Participate in the integration of MATOC processes into enterprise PMIS systems.
• Support change management and knowledge transfer related to system and process updates.
• Develop and deliver internal and external trainings with respect to MATOC processes, procedures, and best practices.
• Build effective working relationships with project teams, consultants, procurement staff, and internal stakeholders.
• Support industry engagement and promote Sound Transit’s role as a transparent and collaborative owner.
• Prepare and present reports and briefings for external stakeholders and internal leadership as required.
• Champions and models Sound Transit’s core values and demonstrates values-based behaviors across the agency.
• It is the responsibility of all employees to follow the Agency safety rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to their assigned duties and responsibilities, which could include systems, operations, and/or other employees.
• It is the responsibility of all employees to integrate sustainability into everyday business practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, or a related field. Five years of progressively responsible experience in program management, contract administration, procurement, or large-scale AEC project delivery; Or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Three years of supervisory or lead experience overseeing staff, consultants, or multiple contracts

Preferred Licenses or Certifications:  

• Professional Certification(s) in Contracting or Procurement

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Extensive knowledge of public-sector procurement and contract administration principles
• Knowledge of task order competition and evaluation processes
• Experience managing MATOCs and IDIQ services contracts
• Understanding of AEC consultant services and project delivery practices
• Familiarity with Federal and/or FTA regulations and audit/compliance requirements
• Strong supervisory, coaching, and team leadership skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced capital program environment
• Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• Ability to resolve conflicts and negotiate solutions with consultants and internal teams
• Ability to analyze data, metrics, and reports to support decision-making
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management/reporting tools

Preferred Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience managing multiple MATOCs simultaneously
• Experience developing consultant performance metrics and scorecards
• Understanding of portfolio-level consultant workload and capacity management
• Familiarity with continuous improvement and lessons-learned programs
• Experience with SharePoint, PMIS, Power BI, or similar platforms 

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

• Work is performed in a hybrid environment with an expectation of working in office a minimum of 3 days per week.
• The Agency promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety and equipment training for all personnel as required. 

Sound Transit is an equal employment opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment action 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.