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Description
Our vision is to ensure that “Washington state’s children and youth grow up safe and healthy—thriving physically, emotionally and academically, nurtured by family and community."
Job Title: CCWIS Raid Manager - WMS2 - CCWIS Project Team
Location: Thurston County – Olympia, WA (Hybrid)
Closes: March 19th, 2025
Salary: $95,520 - $119,400 Annually - Project position with a limited duration funded through 12/31/2029 (with the potential to be extended).Are you passionate about making a positive impact on how children and families are served in Washington State? Consider becoming a leader within our innovative and collaborative CCWIS Team. The Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System (CCWIS) RAID Manager is an exciting opportunity for the right person to manage risks and issues for an enormous mission critical project for DCYF. Do you have a talent for facilitating conversations about risks with various groups of interested parties? Working proactively to identify and collaborate on how the risk should be managed, and want to partner with our team to lead that? If so, the Office of Transformation is looking for you!
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The Opportunity:
We are seeking a dedicated RAID Manager to join our team (in a project position capacity through at least 12/31/29) and play a crucial role in proactively identifying, assessing, and managing risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies within The Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System (CCWIS) Team. The RAID Manager will implement effective risk and issue management strategies, maintain comprehensive documentation, and ensure transparent communication across all levels of the organization. In this role, you will be instrumental in safeguarding project health, keeping initiatives on track, and enabling informed decision-making. As the CCWIS RAID Manager, you will collaborate with key stakeholders, including the project team, executive management, oversight partners, and federal partners, to ensure risks and issues are effectively addressed and communicated, ultimately driving project success.
Some of what you will get to do:
- Develop and implement strategies to manage and mitigate risks, including contingency plans and risk control measures.
- Monitor and identify issues that arise during the project or operations
- Develop and implement action plans to address and resolve issues effectively.
- Recognize and document dependencies between different project tasks and processes.
- Ensure that dependencies are managed to avoid delays or conflicts and adjust plans as necessary to accommodate changes.
- Keep detailed and up-to-date records of all risks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies.
- Monitor ongoing RAID activities and ensure that risk mitigation, assumption validation, issue resolution, and dependency management are on track.
- Ensure that RAID management practices comply with DCYF, State, and Federal regulations and policies.
- Conduct audits of RAID processes to ensure effectiveness and adherence to best practices.
Required Qualifications:
Nine years of experience in project management or risk management, preferably in a large-scale IT implementation or public sector environment.
OR
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, sociology, education, early learning, social services, or a related field from an accredited institution whose accreditation is recognized by the US Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or foreign equivalent
AND
Seven years of experience in project management or risk management, preferably in a large-scale IT implementation or public sector environment.
In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have the following and will be able to:
- Experience with managing RAID logs and conducting risk workshops.
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies and risk management frameworks.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
How do I apply?
Complete your applicant profile and attach the following documents:
- Letter of interest describing how you meet the specific qualifications for this position.
- Current resume detailing experience and education.
Supplemental Information:
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington’s children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving. We invite all candidates to join us in our mission to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and/or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway.
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.
This position requires a valid unrestricted (other than corrective lenses) driver's license.
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal 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.
If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment or if you would like to request an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, contact Cole Alford at cole.alford@dcyf.wa.gov If you're experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, call NEOGOV toll-free at (855)524-5627 or email support@neogov.com.
Salary : $95,520 - $119,400
