Management Analyst 4

DSHS's Research and Data Analysis Division within Facilities, Finance, and Analytics Administration (FFA) is seeking a Management Analyst 4, reporting directly to RDA's Deputy Director.

Do you have superior organizational, process improvement, and communication skills? In this role, you will provide complex business, data analysis, or project management services that support RDA staff, and leadership. As a member of the administrative core team, you will anticipate, research, and track issues and guide process improvement teams to improve office efficiency and safety. We are especially interested in someone with experience using Microsoft Visio for projects such as planning spaces, or who is able to become proficient in the first six months. Your work will also help the agency enhance its ability to assist those in need and help to Transform Lives!

• Identify operational issues with Deputy Director; troubleshoot, research long-term solutions, and provide recommendations to develop policies and procedures to correct any issues that arise
• Coordinate space layout and equipment management
• Manage space planning using Microsoft Visio
• Manage purchasing contracts; authorize, purchase, monitor, and resolve contract issues regarding RDA software licenses and hardware purchases
• Anticipate, research, and track issues and guide process improvement teams to improve office efficiency and safety, especially risk management and asset management
• Plan and develop databases in Access and Excel
• Oversee the completion of and troubleshoot the annual training, certifications, licenses, service agreements, and background checks for 120+ staff
• Serve as a liaison/coordinator between RDA and Human Resources Division (HRD), Technology Innovation Administration (TIA)
• Handle all communication with data share agreements and classified agreements across multiple state agencies
• Serve as a coordinator between RDA and the agency’s business units
• Backup for administrative assignments for RDA

Professionals with a bachelor’s degree* in business administration, public administration, law, public health, health administration, or a related field, and 4 years of experience conducting research and analyzing policies, laws, rules, or regulations or a comparable combination of graduate education and experience.

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  Professional work experience may substitute for education.

Demonstrated ability to write and speak effectively in order to establish and maintain professional relationships.

• Five years of experience using the most recent versions of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Adobe Professional, and SharePoint
• Five years of experience working with and protecting human subjects, confidential, or sensitive data

Interested?
Please complete the online application and attach the following:

• A cover letter describing how your experience applies to this role
• Current chronological resume
• Three current professional references

Our Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) mission to Transform Lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s mission that you bring equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.

NOTE:

Employees of the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Any offer of employment is contingent upon verification of your vaccine status. Please note medical or religious accommodation may be available once an offer of employment is made.

Questions? Please contact DSHS Recruiter by email and reference #05555.

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

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