Federal Contracting Strategic Advisor

Join us in shaping Seattle’s streets!

At the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), we don’t just move people—we connect communities, build safer streets, and create a more sustainable city.

With a bold vision for the future, we’re tackling big challenges: making travel safer, cutting carbon emissions, and ensuring reliable, affordable transportation for everyone—no matter who they are or where they live.

Seattle is growing fast, and we’re growing with it. Thanks to a historic voter-approved $1.55 billion investment in transportation in 2024, we’re building sidewalks, fixing bridges, and improving transit connections to keep our city moving.

We’re a team of problem solvers, planners, engineers, communicators, and field crews—bringing purpose-driven work to life. Now, we need passionate, innovative talent like you. Let’s build a Seattle that works for everyone—together!

(SDOT) is looking for a thoughtful, relationship-oriented Federal Contracting Strategic Advisor (Strategic Advisor 2) to join our Finance Division and play a pivotal role in shaping how we steward federal, state, and local funding across the department. This is a unique opportunity to support some of the most impactful transportation and community-focused projects in the city—projects that rely on strong partnerships, shared expertise, and seamless collaboration to move from vision to reality.

As federal funding continues to grow and diversify, SDOT, along with partner departments such as the Department of Finance & Administrative Services (FAS), along with the Office of Planning & Community Development (OPCD), and Seattle Center, depends on a dedicated contracting expert who can work side-by-side with teams across the City. In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor, helping project managers, division directors, and executive leadership navigate complex requirements with confidence and clarity. You will be the connective tissue linking technical contracting knowledge with the daily work of delivering equitable, community-centered transportation infrastructure.

This position is ideal for someone who thrives in cross-functional environments, enjoys guiding colleagues through challenging questions, and finds energy in building systems that help teams work more effectively together. Whether shaping policy, advising on funding requirements, or supporting citywide initiatives, you will collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure our contracting practices remain compliant, efficient, and audit-ready—ultimately helping SDOT deliver safe, accessible, and innovative mobility solutions for all Seattle residents.