Executive Leader, Housing & Employment Office

State of Washington; Lacey (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Washington, Home and Community Living Administration (HCLA) seeks an executive-level Housing and Employment Office Chief. You will plan, direct, and evaluate statewide housing and employment programs, aligning with mission and legislative goals.

The role emphasizes data-informed budgeting, cross-agency collaboration, and strategic planning to support transitions to affordable housing. The position is full-time at HCLA headquarters in Lacey, WA, with a requirement of on-site presence at

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public health, public administration, or related field.
• Minimum three years supervising professional-level staff.
• At least 10 years of experience managing Medicaid or community-based health or social services delivery.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, coordinate and evaluate the Housing and Employment Office activities and set goals for programs and staff.
• Coordinate with state agencies, community partners, and external sectors to expand community-based capacity.
• Develop assumptions for program budgets and prepare narrative budget requests.
• Capture and analyze data, produce complex reports to support strategic decision making.
• Lead strategic long-range planning for diverse programs and report outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Data analysis

Strategic planning

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public health, public administration, or a related field

Job description

State of Washington, Home and Community Living Administration (HCLA) seeks an executive-level Housing and Employment Office Chief. You will plan, direct, and evaluate statewide housing and employment programs, aligning with mission and legislative goals.

The role emphasizes data-informed budgeting, cross-agency collaboration, and strategic planning to support transitions to affordable housing. The position is full-time at HCLA headquarters in Lacey, WA, with a requirement of on-site presence at