Skip to content
Search Public Health Job Opportunities Across The Nation

Explore national fellowship and internship opportunities

The list includes opportunities with governmental public health agencies, nonprofits organizations, global health initiatives, and more. Opportunities include, but are not limited to, national programs affiliated with the Centers of Disease Control and Preventions (CDC).

Leader Development Experiences Manager (DOH8973)



Project funded through November 30, 2027 | Remote (Homebased)

Open to Washington residents and those living near the Oregon or Idaho borders.

This position is part of the Washington Management Service (WMS) Band 2.


The Opportunity

Join the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) and make a meaningful impact on the well-being and growth of our employees. As the Leader Development Experiences Manager, you will lead a dedicated team to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and professional growth, aligning with DOH’s mission to protect and improve the health of all people in Washington State. This is an opportunity to shape leadership development, champion equity, and drive transformative change in a dynamic public health agency.


What You Will Do

As the Leader Development Experiences Manager, you will spearhead DOH’s leadership development initiatives within the Office of People Services’ (OPS) Employee eXperience Program (EXP). By leading the Leader Development Experience Team (LDET) in ways that model the leadership practices you advocate for, you will drive strategies, policies, and programs that enhance leadership competencies, align with the agency’s mission of “Equity and Optimal Health for All,” foster a positive leadership experience for current and emerging leaders, and improve employee well-being and success across the organization.


Your work will have a statewide impact, influencing how leaders are developed and how DOH fosters a values-based culture. You will collaborate with agency leaders and staff, other state agencies, and external partners to design and implement innovative solutions that strengthen leadership and advance public health goals.


Key Responsibilities and Expectations:

  • Lead and Inspire: Guide the LDET to design and deliver leader development programs that enhance leadership competencies by engaging employees from all levels and identity groups.
  • Drive Inclusive Design: Collaborate with diverse employee groups to co-create strategies, products, and services that address leadership gaps and promote equity, inclusion, belonging, and performance.
  • Measure Impact: Develop and maintain metrics to evaluate the effectiveness, satisfaction, engagement, and inclusiveness of leader development initiatives.
  • Champion Organizational Change: Integrate DOH’s leadership competencies into systems, policies, and practices, ensuring alignment with agency mission, vision, and goals.
  • Support Agency-Wide Initiatives: Collaborate with cross-agency teams to advance recruitment, workforce diversity, and employee engagement efforts.
  • Innovate and Recommend: Assess leader development needs, recommend policy and process changes, and lead implementation to improve employee experiences.
  • Contribute to EXP Leadership: As a member of the EXP Leadership Team, support the program’s vision to empower employees toward growth, well-being, and success.


The Leader Development Experience Team 

We believe that everyone has the potential to be a successful leader. No matter where you are in your career or what your goals are, we want to support you in your ongoing growth and development. The Leader Development Experience Team works to promote employee growth, well-being, and success by fostering innovative and inclusive leadership. 


We are committed to:

  • Modeling cultural humility
  • Fostering a growth mindset for individual leaders and the agency as a whole
  • Creating transparent and equitable development pathways
  • Addressing the barriers that limit access to formal leadership roles


Who Looking For

We are seeking a mission-driven leader passionate about leadership, public health, equity, and employee development. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a talent for leading transformative change and fostering collaboration. You thrive in dynamic environments, leveraging data and employee insights to drive meaningful change. With strong communication and leadership skills, you inspire others, model integrity, and champion outcomes that improve the experience for everyone. 


You are adept at managing complex projects, navigating ambiguity, and aligning initiatives with organizational goals. These skills will be imperative as you lead the effort to build and sustain a coalition around the agency’s leadership competency model, embed those competencies into agency systems, and create transformative development experiences that bring the competencies to life in everyday leader practices.


Required Qualifications 

There are two pathways to qualify for this position. You must meet one of the options provided and any additional criteria listed. Experience may have been gained through paid or unpaid activities. Please ensure any relevant experience defined below is outlined in your cover letter, resume, and/or applicant profile.


Option 1: At least five (5) years of professional experience in leadership or organizational development.


Option 2: A bachelor's degree in organizational development, organizational leadership, human resources, learning and development, adult education/instructional design, industrial-organizational psychology, public administration, or a closely allied field; AND at least three (3) years of professional experience in leadership or organizational development.


Demonstrated Experience:

  • Leading, supervising, or directing the work of staff or teams, including setting direction, supporting team capacity, and wellbeing.
  • Designing, leading, or consulting on the delivery of a leadership or organizational development program, initiative, or intervention.
  • Embedding diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging principles into leadership competency models, programs, or people-management systems.
  • Leading or supporting organizational change efforts that require aligning multiple partner groups around new practices or systems.
  • Building and using metrics or evaluation data (quantitative and qualitative) to measure program effectiveness, engagement, or satisfaction, and adjusting strategy based on findings.
  • Advising leaders or executives on people, culture, or leadership strategy and translating that advice into actionable recommendations.
  • Partnering across programs, divisions, or agencies to design or implement initiatives with organization-wide reach.
  • Diagnosing root causes of leadership or organizational gaps and designing sustainable, systemic solutions.


Preferred Qualifications

While the experiences below aren’t required, having them can help you stand out as a candidate.

  • Applying design thinking or human-centered design methods, such as engaging directly with the people a program will affect through interviews, co-design sessions, or prototyping.
  • Using a formal change management methodology (e.g., Prosci/ADKAR or a similar framework) to plan and lead organizational change.
  • Gathering and using employee or customer experience data through direct engagement, such as interviews, focus groups, or co-design sessions, to inform program or service improvements.
  • Leading or managing programs within a large agency or organization (e.g., multiple divisions, statewide reach, or a comparably complex structure)
  • Working in or collaborating with state government, including familiarity with public sector processes, culture, or constraints.
  • Applying quality improvement tools or methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, PDSA) to improve the efficiency, accuracy, or overall quality of programs or services.


Employee Benefits 

We offer a solid benefits package that supports you and your family’s health, financial security, and work-life balance. You’ll have access to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, and retirement plans that help you plan for tomorrow while you’re living today. 


Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave help you recharge, and additional programs like dependent care assistance and professional development opportunities add value beyond basic coverage. Join us and enjoy benefits designed to care for you as much as you care about public health. Learn more about DOH benefits and see how we support your life at work and beyond by visiting Work@Health. 


About the Washington State Department of Health

We're nearly 2,700 professionals across Washington working together to protect and improve community health. Guided by our values of Equity, Innovation, and Engagement, we address health disparities, respond to emerging challenges, and strengthen systems that support resilience. 


At DOH, we help reduce barriers, collaborate with diverse communities, and champion equitable health outcomes. We're passionate people who are driven to make a difference in public health. Our work depends on people who take action to learn and grow and who take action to meet the needs of others every day, in service of a healthier Washington. Explore more about the Department of Health, our programs, and our impact by visiting our website.


Working Conditions:

The following describes the working conditions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.


Work Setting: This position's work can be performed fully remotely within Washington, Oregon, or Idaho. No regular in-person attendance is required. If onsite work is requested by the supervisor, the request will be planned and communicated in advance. Exposure to hazards is limited to those commonly found in indoors at home or office environments. This position is sedentary, working at a computer for extended periods.


Schedule: This position has a work schedule of 40 hours per week; however, the position may be expected to work longer hours to meet business demands and deadlines. An alternative or flexible work schedule may be considered at the incumbent's request, subject to supervisory approval.


Travel Requirements: Employee must be willing and able to travel occasionally, as needed, either alone or with another person, overnight, for several days, and/or out of state. Willing and able to legally operate a state or privately-owned vehicle or provide alternative transportation while on state business.


Tools & Equipment: Duties require the use of standard office furniture and equipment (e.g., desk, computer, printer, cell phone, etc.).


Customer Interactions: This position is expected to build effective working relationships and partnerships with agency leaders and supervisors, DOH employees, other state agencies, and external partners (e.g., CDC, ASTHO, etc.).


Other: The DOH campus is a smoke-free, drug-free, alcohol-free, scent-neutral environment. This position may be required to conduct and/or participate in public health emergency preparedness and response activities. 



APPLICATION DIRECTIONS:

We’re committed to a fair and equitable hiring process. Only materials submitted through the official application will be considered. Emailed resumes or documents won’t be accepted or shared with the hiring manager.

Click “Apply” to complete your application. Attach your resume, cover letter, and DD-214 (if applicable). List at least three professional references, directly in your Applicant Profile or as a separate attachment, including a supervisor, a peer, and someone you’ve supervised or led (if applicable).

DO NOT INCLUDE private details like your SSN or birth year, personal photos, transcripts, certifications, diplomas, projects, portfolios, or letters of recommendation.

Veterans Preference: Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or a signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please remove or cover any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers and birth year

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: We regard diversity as the foundation of our strength, recognizing that differing insights and abilities enable us to reflect the unique needs of the communities we serve.  

DOH is an equal-opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on race/ethnicity/color, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, marital status, the presence or perception of a disability, veteran’s status, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, or gender identity. 

Questions and Accommodations: If you have questions, need assistance with the application process, require an accommodation, or would like to request this posting in an alternative format, please contact Zach Covington at employment@doh.wa.gov and reference DOH8973.

Technical Support: Reach out to NEOGOV directly at 1-855-524-5627 for technical support and login issues. 


Qualifications

Experience and education selected, listed, or detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable on the submitted applicant profile.

Date Posted
08/20/2026
Job Reference
DOH8973
Organization
Dept. of Health, Office of People Services (PS)
Location
Multiple Locations Statewide, WA
Category
Project/Program Management
Apply Back

Connect with Local, State, and Territorial Health Departments

To find local governmental public health jurisdictions, see - www.naccho.org