WaTech: A leader in Technology!As a member of WaTech’s team, you will help other state agencies deliver critical services to millions of Washingtonians every day. WaTech provides an array of services and solutions including cybersecurity, data privacy, programming, cloud services, web design, and much more. By working at WaTech, you will have the opportunity to advance technology strategies and services for the state enterprise.
Are you interested in joining a collaborative and dynamic team dedicated to the successful delivery of the state’s latest business and technical solutions? Are you a strategic thinker who can confidently advise senior leadership and project teams on project governance, risk mitigation, and navigating the waters of business and technical modernization solutions for the state? Are you a strong team player motivated by partnering with others to deliver impactful solutions? If so, apply today!
About this opportunity:As a
Senior IT Policy and Oversight Consultant, you will provide oversight consulting services to a broad portfolio of highly complex IT projects across the state of Washington. Oversight Consultants typically oversee a portfolio of 15-25 IT projects with a total portfolio value of $300M+.
Some of what you can expect:- Provide ongoing consultation to major IT program and project executives, leaders, and project managers with a focus on effective governance, strong project management and early risk identification and mitigation.
- Assess governance and decision making, project management, scope, schedule, and budget management as well as quality, procurement, risk, integration, resource, vendor, change and communications management practices.
- Communicate critical or sensitive issues in a timely manner to the OCIO, OFM and agency IT, business, and executive management, and escalate as necessary.
- Document monthly scope, schedule, budget and overall health assessments of major IT programs and projects on the Washington State IT Project Dashboard.
- Work collaboratively with agencies to ensure investment plans reflect best practices and comply with all relevant state policies and standards.
- Evaluate projects at each stage and validate if the project is planned, managed, meeting deliverable targets, and progressing toward planned outcomes as defined in the project’s approved technology budget and investment plan.
- Assess total project costs from initiation through closeout, including but not limited to hardware and equipment, software licenses and subscriptions, state staff, contract implementation services, project management and quality assurance.
- Determine major projects to be placed under OCIO oversight based on a risk assessment of anticipated cost, complexity, statewide significance and user impact, business and technology impact, agency readiness, security and privacy, duration, and other considerations.
Here is what we are looking for:- 10 years of experience performing Information Technology (IT) project management functions (e.g., project director, project manager or a dedicated member of a project management office team), IT project quality assurance, oversight, or consultant services on a full-time or nearly full-time basis.
A Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology (IT), Business Administration, Business Management, or closely related field, may substitute for up to four years of the required experience.Preference shall be given to those who possess the following:- Five years of combined experience in IT program management, portfolio management, business systems analysis, organizational change management or other closely allied field on a full-time basis.
- Two or more years of experience managing or overseeing large, complex enterprise IT projects valued at over $10 million.
- Two or more years of experience working with a government agency.
- Formal project management training and/or certification.
- Demonstrated familiarity with agile/scrum methodologies and Lean management concepts.
Telework:This position is approved for telework. However, may require the incumbent to come onsite as needed, up to four times a year.
We value diversity and different perspectives:WaTech is committed to providing equal access and opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees. We seek to attract and retain a diverse staff and welcome your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity.
What WaTech Offers:As an employee of WaTech, you’ll have access to an outstanding employee benefits package that includes medical and dental plan options for you and your family, paid leave and holidays, retirement plan options and more.
While WaTech is headquartered in Olympia, Washington, which is near some of the country’s most scenic national parks, we are able to offer many of our positions telework and flexible schedule options to help support a healthy work life balance.
To learn more about WaTech, and what our employees enjoy about working here, please visit our website.
How to apply:Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Please select the large “apply button” at the top of this announcement. You may need to create a profile and account in Washington state's automated application system.
We invite you to include your name and pronouns in your material to ensure we address you correctly throughout the application process.To be considered for this position you will need to:- Submit your online application.
- Answer all required Supplemental Questions.
- Attach a Letter of Interest that addresses how your experience qualifies you for this role.
- Attach a Resume that clearly documents the work history, training, and education that makes you a viable and competitive candidate for this position.
- Include Three professional references and their contact information.
Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. (Please redact any personally identifiable data such as social security number prior to submittal.)Note: Applications without the requested attachments identified above or containing supplemental question responses with comments such as "see resume" may lead to your application being disqualified from consideration.
Conditions of employment:This position requires a background check. 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 and is a continued condition of employment.
Recruitment process:First round of application assessments will be conducted seven days after the initial job posting date. The hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time after the initial seven-day job posting date during the recruitment process. It is to the applicant's advantage to apply as early as possible. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions.Contact us:For inquiries about this position, please contact
Rebekah Wilkes at
(360) 407-8646 or email to
Rebekah.Wilkes@WaTech.wa.govPersons requiring accommodation in the application process or for an alternative format may contact Human Resources at (360) 407-8242 or
Human.Resources@watech.wa.gov. Persons of disability or those who are deaf or hard of hearing can call the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388. WaTech complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal Form I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form on the first day of employment.
