Policy Project Manager (MA5) DOH8087
This announcement is for a full-time, permanent Management Analyst 5 (MA5) position.
Join our team and make a difference!
At the Office of Policy, Planning, and Evaluation (OPPE), we are committed to enhancing health outcomes through comprehensive policy development, implementation, and rigorous evaluation. We align our efforts with priorities set by agency directives, the Governor's office, and community feedback, ensuring our policies effectively address the needs at all levels.
As the Policy Project Manager (MA5), you will play a vital role in supporting the advancement of public health policies guided by equity, engagement, and innovation. You will develop strategies within the DOH and engage in collaborative efforts with external partners including Tribes, local, state, and federal agencies.
Key Responsibilities:
Policy Research and Development:
- Leads and implements policy related projects, research and analysis.
- Conduct policy research and analysis on high priority issues. Research may include review of proposed and existing law, literature and consultation with experts.
- Research policies, innovative models, and promising practices nationally, internationally, to help inform our policy approaches.
- Author sunrise reviews, legislative reports and policy white papers as assigned.
- Craft policy recommendations that demonstrate an evaluation of various options for moving forward with an emphasis on living our values of equity, engagement and innovation.
Project and Systems Management:
- Oversee and manage policy-related projects, ensuring they are executed effectively and adhere to planned objectives.
- Act as the central point of contact for feedback on policy initiatives, analyzing and suggesting improvements based on stakeholder input.
- Administer the agency’s performance scorecard and other related software systems.
- Strategize and manage OPPE’s presence across various digital and internal platforms, ensuring consistency and comprehensive governance.
- Develops, leads and implements quality improvement activities for Office wide initiatives, including but not limited to office operations, policy programs, processes and systems.
Work Setting:
Located in Tumwater, WA, this position offers flexible work arrangements statewide. Enjoy the benefits of teleworking, access to modern drop-in workstations, and quarterly in-person team meetings at our Tumwater office.
About DOH:
The Washington State Department of Health fights to defend the public’s health from threats in a rapidly evolving world. Our programs and services, implemented in collaboration with local health departments and state, federal, and private partners, touch the lives of all Washingtonians and visitors 24/7. We are committed to evolving and transforming public health activities to the next level through our cornerstone values of Equity, Innovation, and Engagement. Discover more about DOH and our Transformational Plan shaping the future of healthcare in Washington.
Why DOH:
We are dedicated to your work-life harmony and offer one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation, designed to support your lifestyle. Explore the benefits of joining DOH by visiting Work@Health.
Our Ideal Candidate
Has a driving passion for the work, brings humility to their job and interactions, and understands how their actions affect others. They see the needs and objectives of others and take them into account while achieving their objectives, and they adapt their approach and expectations accordingly. They demonstrate resilience and outward behaviors even when confronted with others who are not open or collaborative. Our ideal candidate thrives working in and leading multi-disciplinary teams. They are able to move projects forward and create clarity in a sometimes-ambiguous work and fast paced work space.
Required Qualifications:
The experience described below may have been gained concurrently and can be through paid or unpaid activities.
- Option 1: Bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields: Business Administration, Public Administration, Law, Public Health, Health Administration, or a closely related field.
OR
- Option 2: At least four (4) years of experience in one or more of the following areas: policy development, project management, public or system administration within the fields of public administration, law, public health, or similar field.
AND (Also Required)
- Four (4) years of experience in two (2) or more of the following:
- Conducting research and analysis related to policies, laws, or regulations.
- Analyzing policies and organizational processes to develop operational requirements.
- Leading and managing projects within a policy or governmental framework.
- Overseeing organizational operations that support policy implementation and development.
- Creating and executing policy strategies that align with organizational or public needs.
- Directly supervising staff.
AND
- One (1) year of experience in each of the following:
- Representing an organization at meetings or conferences with key stakeholders.
- Collaborating with organizational leadership to support strategic objectives.
- Presenting policy analysis and recommendations to both virtual and in-person audiences.
Note to Applicants: Required Qualifications are the minimum requirements for eligibility, this includes having one (1) of the Options, and the experience AND (Also Required). Please make sure to highlight your relevant experience in your cover letter, resume, and/or applicant profile.
Desired Qualifications:
The experience described below may have been gained concurrently and can be through paid or unpaid activities.
- Knowledge and direct experience working with state or federal legislative processes.
- Experience analyzing policy for impacts on health and/or equity.
- Experience in public speaking and/or presenting to large and diverse audiences including technical professionals, and the public.
- Experience working with diverse communities.
- Experience working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams.
- Experience that demonstrated a strong understanding of health equity and the social determinants of health.
- Communicating in writing, including the ability to translate complex and technical subject matters into plain language for non-technical audiences.
Application Process:
Click "Apply" to submit your detailed application profile along with the following:
- A cover letter (without personal pictures) describing how you meet the qualifications and why you are interested in this position.
- A current resume (without personal pictures).
- Three (3) or more professional references, to be listed in your profile under the references section, which includes at least one supervisor, peer, and (if you have supervised staff) someone you have supervised or led.
- Attachments: Do not attach any documents that include photos, letters of recommendation, or private information (transcripts, social security number, year of birth, etc.).
Veterans: Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference must 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 remove or cover any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers and birth year.
This position is covered by a bargaining unit for which the Service Employees International Union Healthcare 1199NW (SEIU) is the exclusive representative.
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.
For questions regarding this recruitment, accommodations, or alternative formats, contact april.gilreath@doh.wa.gov. For general DOH recruitment questions, email the Talent Acquisition Team at employment@doh.wa.gov. Deaf or hard of hearing contact Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1; individuals outside of Washington State contact Washington Relay Service at 1-800-833-6874.
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Conditions of Employment/Working Conditions
With or without accommodation, I am willing and able to:
- Work a full-time 40-hour work week schedule (Mon-Fri 8-5) occasionally adjust the work schedule to meet business needs.
- Occasionally work in excess of 40 hours per week when necessary to perform the core functions of the position, flexible schedule options may be available with supervisory approval.
- travel occasionally, 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.
- Move objects and materials weighing as much as 25 pounds.
- Participate in emergency response activities and when the Agency Coordination center is activated.
Qualifications
This recruitment may be used to fill positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) advertised in this recruitment are filled, this recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.
Only applicants who follow the directions and complete the Application Process in full will have their responses reviewed for consideration.
Experience and education selected, listed, and detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable on the submitted applicant profile or attachments.
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