What are the responsibilities and job description for the Management Analyst 5 position at State of Washington Dept. of Enterprise Services?
Description
Management Analyst 5
Monday - Friday | 8AM - 5PM | HYBRID
Monday - Friday | 8AM - 5PM | HYBRID
NOTE:
This position is eligible for full time remote/telework within Washington State. There may be instances where you will be required to work from the office or a field location. The hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time after the required posting period, and during the recruitment process. It is to the applicant's advantage to apply as early as possible.
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 for a sustainable and just future. Learn more about DES.
The Contracts & Procurement (C&P) Division provides centralized procurement leadership, solutions, and services in support of all state agencies and other government entities’ operations.
About the Opportunity:
As a Management Analyst 5, you will provide expert process and business analysis to support C&P programs, focusing on complex, multi-agency initiatives that integrate technology, business needs, workflow analysis, and innovative solutions. You will design and implement strategies, solutions, and projects informed by collaboration with management, vendors, customer agencies, and statewide groups. Utilizing Lean quality tools, data analytics, and project management expertise, you will lead enterprise-level projects, develop reports using diverse data sources, and deliver actionable insights to executive management, state agencies, and other stakeholders. Additionally, you will present findings and recommendations to diverse audiences, including elected officials, ensuring informed decision-making and effective project outcomes.
Duties
Some of What You’ll Enjoy Doing Includes:
Manage and facilitate complex enterprise projects spanning multiple agencies, programs, and systems.- Provide data analytics, reporting, systems support, and customer service for the Contracts and Procurement division.
- Apply DES Lean quality tools to enhance multi-agency workflows, systems, data, and processes.
- Oversee enterprise-wide datasets to ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements.
- Support diversity spend tracking and analysis for DES and statewide initiatives.
- Develop financial tools, including tracking worksheets, charts, and forecasting projections.
- Conduct advanced market, expenditure, trend, and cost/benefit analyses.
- Prepare and complete fiscal notes for C&P programs.
- Manage vendor fee processes, troubleshoot issues, and implement corrective actions.
- Lead annual and IT contract reporting to meet legislative requirements.
- Other duties as needed.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- A valid Washington State driver's license.
- Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, accounting, public administration, law, public health, health administration, or a related field. NOTE: Additional qualifying experience may substitute this required education requirement, year for year.
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Five (5) years of demonstrated experience in two (2) 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
- NOTE: Additional qualifying education may substitute this required experience requirement, year for year.
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Five (5) years of experience using Microsoft Excel to compile, analyze, and report data through use of:
- Pivot tables
- Visual/graphic data modeling
- Filtering
- Data import/export
- Two (2) years working with data analysis related to contracts, to include spend analysis.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Quality process certification (Lean, ISO, or recognized quality program).
- Business process analysis certification.
Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Competencies
Incumbents 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.
Supplemental Information
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 in order to be considered; failure to do so may result in you not being considered for the position:
- A letter of interest that shows your personality and voice to describe why you are the successful candidate and how you meet the specific qualifications for this position
- A current resume, detailing experience, and education
- A current list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact information
Do not attach any documents that include photos or private information (social security number, year of birth, etc.).
Please Note: By submitting these materials, you are indicating that all information is true and correct. The state may verify information. Any untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from the applicant pool or dismissal if employed. A resume will not be substitute for completing the “duties summary” section of the online application. Please do not refer to the resume for detail or your application may be disqualified.
Background Check Notice: Prior to any new appointment into the Department of Enterprise Services, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted as a condition of employment. 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.
Union Inclusion:
This position is included in a bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
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, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, 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 George Deguzman via email at 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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