This position is eligible for full time telework within Washington State.
However you will be required to attend occasional office meetings/trainings in Olympia as requested.
Screening will begin immediately. The hiring manager reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time. It will be in your best interest to apply as soon as possible.
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday through probationary period with potential flexibility upon gaining permanent status. Hours may fluctuate during legislative session and for special projects. Some travel required to attend customer/vendor meetings and site visits, procurement conferences, events and training.
Who we are:The Department of Enterprise Services (DES) provides centralized business services to state government agencies; to other public entities such as cities, counties, and tribes; and to Washington residents. DES’ mission is to strengthen the business of government. We do this by creating overall operating efficiencies so our state’s government entities can focus on their core missions. We value Respect, Integrity, Excellence, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We seek new team members who share our commitment to be an equity-driven and antiracist organization. We listen to customers and team members to understand what they need and expect. We promote creativity, learning and improvement to meet those needs and adapt to the ever-changing business environment. We measure our results and seek feedback to improve our performance.
What you will be doing:You will support a team of eight WMS positions by conducting research and providing expert-level analysis and making recommendations on the following enterprise-wide activities to meet the needs of DES and our statewide customer base: the delegation of authority risk assessment process, the policy adoption process, the sole source approval process, and the additional delegation of authority process. In addition, you will be leading the tracking and reporting of the team’s core activities and will also be responsible for assisting with maintaining project schedules and keeping information on the policy team’s SharePoint site and website current.
Why join us:The Department of Enterprise Services offers:- A great total compensation and benefits package;
- Paid Vacation, Leave, and Holidays;
- A healthy work/life balance, which may include flexible work schedules, teleworking, and an Infants in the Workplace Program;
- An agency-wide commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and respect, and leaders who encourage all employees to bring their authentic selves to work;
- We support diverse employees with access to several state business resource groups including the Rainbow Alliance and Inclusion Network (RAIN); Veteran Employee Resource Group (VERG); Latino Leadership Network (LLN); Blacks United in Leadership and Diversity (BUILD); Disability Inclusion Network (DIN); Washington Immigrant Network (WIN); and Hawaiians, Asians, and Pacific Islanders Promoting an Empowerment Network (HAPPEN);
- Supported growth and development opportunities; and
- Opportunities to serve your community through meaningful work.
Some of what you’ll enjoy doing includes:- Conduct complex, multi-dimensional research and expert-level analysis during the procurement risk assessment process used to delegate purchasing authority to approximately 105 agencies, boards, and commissions.
- Collecting data to support the procurement risk assessment process/contract audits.
- Sorting through numerous complex data sources using knowledge of contract, procurement, and risk management principles to determine what information is relevant to the risk assessment for each agency, board, or commission.
- Using the data, make recommendations on appropriate delegations of purchase authority and risk rating for each state agency, board, and commission.
- Assist with the Additional Delegation of Authority/Exemption Processes.
- Assisting with sole source and emergency purchase filings.
- Analyzing new sole source and emergency purchase filings submitted for completeness; and seek missing information from incomplete filings.
- Approve sole source filings within assigned authority.
- Review email box for sole source related questions and respond accordingly.
- Strategic Planning; Data Collection, Tracking, Monitoring, and Reporting.
- Collect data to be used by the team to identify and track strategic map measures/goals/targets.
- Report progress on strategic map measures/goals/targets.
- Policy Adoption Process
- Conduct research and data analysis to assist policy administrators in making recommendations on the selection of the next policies to adopt or revise; and assist with policy development.
- Collect, compile, and analyze feedback from stakeholders to provide responses to stakeholder feedback.
- Maintain project schedules and keep current the information on the Policy Team’s SharePoint site and website.
- Develop and track policy development project schedule.
- Maintain complex sets of data/information, records, and files in an organized manner.
REQUIRED:Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, law, public health, health administration, or a related field
AND- A minimum of two years of demonstrated expert level experience using MS Word, MS Excel, Teams/Zoom, webpage management.
- Five years of demonstrated experience in two or more of the following areas:
- conducting research
- analyzing policies, laws, rules, or regulations
- conducting business analysis and developing requirements
- leading business projects
- managing business operations
- business policy development
Experience may be substituted year-for-year for education.
PREFERRED:Government procurement experience
A minimum of two years of experience using Visio, MS Project, and Adobe Acrobat
Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) CompetenciesIncumbents to this position must possess and demonstrate the following competencies:- Able to learn and understand the language and concepts of our DES DEI culture and commit to being a part of creating and maintaining a diverse, equitable, respectful and inclusive workplace.
- Demonstrate a commitment to growth, learning and self-awareness when provided training and opportunities to participate in improving our work environment.
- Participate and behave in a manner that creates trust and builds working relationships, promoting teamwork and collaboration in the work environment.
- Demonstrate the understanding that all people are valued; contribute to an equitable, inclusive and respectful environment when working with members of the group, team, organization or community.
- Commit to being an active participant in continually evaluating and improving strategies that promote equity and inclusion in our organization.
- Creates a workplace where differences are embraced and valued; where respect for the individual is the foundation for providing every employee with the opportunity to develop their skills and talents so they can achieve their highest level of success.
- Create, embrace, and engage teams of diverse points of view, talents, and capabilities. Is accountable for the impacts of their approach, decisions and actions on themselves, coworkers, stakeholders and those we serve.
Find the full DEI competencies and their descriptions on this page.How to apply:Interested? We would love to hear from you! Click “Apply” at the top of this page to start your application. You can save the application and come back to it, if needed. Be sure to complete the application fully to include a full work history and responses to the supplemental questions.
Please provide the following documents to be considered; failure to do so may result in you not being considered for the position:
- A letter of interest, describing how you meet the qualifications for this position as outlined in the job posting;
- A current resume, detailing experience, and education;
- A current list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact information (attached or available to provide at the time of interview).
Do
not attach any documents that include photos or private information (social security number, birth year, etc.).
NOTE:The initial screening will be solely based on the contents and completeness of the “duties summary” section of your application, application material submitted, and the supplemental questionnaire. Responses to the supplemental questionnaire regarding work experience must be reflected in the "duties summary" section of the application. A resume will not substitute for completing the “duties summary” section or the supplemental questions of the application.
Union Inclusion: This position is included in a bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
Conditions of Employment:- Background Check Notice: Prior to any new appointment into the Department of Enterprise Services, a background check including criminal record history will 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 position.
Opportunity for All:The Department of Enterprise Services celebrates our differences and we are committed to a workplace that supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, marital status, families with children (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, status as a protected veteran, honorably discharged veteran or military status, status as an individual with the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with disabilities or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws.
You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our organization.
Contact Information:For questions about this recruitment or to request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Angie Anderson at (360) 407-8446 or email
jobs@des.wa.gov. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
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