One Washington Project Coordinator: MA3/Hybrid

This is a Project Position that is expected to last through June 2027.

The ideal candidate for the One Washington Project Coordinator (Management Analyst 3) position is a strategic, detail-driven professional who thrives in complex, multi-divisional project environments. They bring emerging to journey-level project management skills and a strong analytical mindset, enabling them to support the statewide One Washington (OneWA) financial system modernization effort with confidence and clarity.

This individual understands how to navigate large-scale organizational change and is comfortable working closely with project managers, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to advance agency readiness and ensure alignment with OneWA objectives.

They excel at coordinating and tracking project activities, monitoring schedules, and synthesizing information into clear, actionable updates for leadership. The ideal candidate is adept at identifying risks, communicating issues, and contributing to the development of recommendations that keep the program moving forward. Their ability to manage complex scheduling needs, support spending plan monitoring, and maintain project scope and timelines ensures that workstreams are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with program goals. They are equally comfortable leading small to medium project workstreams under the guidance of a project manager.

This candidate is also a proactive problem-solver who brings a process-improvement mindset to their work. They are skilled at supporting operational readiness efforts, collaborating with technical training partners, and helping the organization prepare for new systems, processes, and expectations. With strong communication skills, a collaborative approach, and a commitment to continuous improvement, the ideal candidate contributes meaningfully to the Innovation & Technology Office and plays a key role in advancing the agency’s successful participation in the OneWA modernization initiative.

OneWA Project Support, Process Improvement, and Advancement: Support the OneWA Project by leading and coordinating small to medium projects, providing process improvement support, and advancing project management practices across the division. This includes:

OneWA Portfolio Monitoring, Project Coordination, Scheduling, and Analytical Support: Provide primary support to the One Washington (OneWA) Program Manager by leading portfolio 

monitoring activities, coordinating project work, managing complex scheduling needs, and delivering analytical support for ESD’s OneWA readiness and remediation efforts.  This includes:

OneWA-Aligned Operational Readiness Support: Supports the OneWA Program Manager and the Technical Training Consultant to ensure operational readiness for OneWA project objectives.  This includes:

Required equity competencies:

Required experience includes: 

Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:

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Our agency's mission and values drive every decision that we make, determine how we interact with others, and are at the core of who we are. We value Access, Love, Belonging, Equity, and Stewardship.  We understand that a work environment that respects your work/life balance is key; that's why many of our positions are eligible for flexible work schedules and teleworking opportunities. Through support, value, and trust, our employees are empowered to grow and develop into their best self.

Opportunity for All
 

We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, ethnic, racial, religious, sexual orientation, and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, people over 40 years of age, people with religious beliefs, veterans or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.
 

The Employment Security Department is an equal opportunity employer/program.  Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

If you are a person needing assistance in the application process, if you need this job announcement in an alternate format, or if you have general questions about this opportunity, please contact Caleb Baldwin or at 253-306-2999 or the Talent Acquisition Team, prior to the position closing. If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please contact careershelp@des.wa.gov or (360) 664-1960 or toll free (877) 664-1960, Washington Relay 711.

This recruitment may be used to fill additional agency-wide positions in accordance with Article 4 of the WFSE Collective Bargaining Agreement.