IT Data Management - Entry level | Information Services Division | Olympia
Washington State Department of Transportation
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Job summary
The Washington State Office of the Attorney General seeks an entry level IT Data Management professional in the Information Services Division in Tumwater, WA. This permanent, full-time role focuses on SQL Server-based solutions and data management within an agile environment.
Responsibilities include database installations, performance tuning, data migrations, and collaboration with development teams. Competitive benefits and hybrid work options are offered.
Qualifications
- Six years of professional experience in database related roles or an equivalent education/experience mix.
- Associate degree or higher in CS, Engineering, or Business with relevant experience.
- Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of database-related experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform SQL Server installation, configuration, patching, upgrading, and tuning.
- Provide data management support for SQL Server databases and applications.
- Monitor performance and capacity of SQL Server environments.
- Recommend performance improvements for SQL Server access.
- Apply software updates following security guidelines.
- Manage database authentication and inter-application security.
- Design, build, test, and implement new database applications.
- Create advanced Excel pivot/data access solutions.
- Handle data conversions between CSV/Excel and SQL Server.
- Support interagency data downloads and transformations.
- Ensure data integrity and business continuity.
- Prepare documentation for databases and applications.
- Peer review and deploy SQL code with consistency and security.
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Job description
Salary: $5,756.00 - $7,742.00 Monthly
Location : Thurston County - Tumwater, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2026-06820
Department: Attorney General's Office
Division: Information Services
Opening Date: 08/13/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Max Number of Applicants: 120
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This position will remain open until a sufficient number of candidates have applied. The Washington State Office of the Attorney General reserves the right to close this announcement at any time without notice.
The Attorney General's Office is recruiting for a permanent full time IT Data Management - Entry level in the Information Services Division. This position is located in Tumwater, Washington, and is not union-represented.
IT Data Management - Entry level Salary Range (02IT): $69,072 - $92,904 (7/1/2026) annually
The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the preferred candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
The Following Stipends May Apply Based On Position Requirements
- Incumbents assigned to our Seattle office location receive an additional 5% King County Location Pay stipend.
- Incumbents assigned to a position designated as requiring dual language skills will receive a 5% Dual Language Requirement Pay stipend.
Washington State offers one of the most competitive in the nation, including Medical/Dental/Vision for employees & dependent(s); Vacation, Sick, and Other Leave; 11 Paid Holidays per year; Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) plans; and Life Insurance. Beyond these traditional benefits, we offer Dependent Care Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Deferred Compensation, Employee Recognition Leave, and more. With the goal of employee health and wellness, we also offer:
- Flexible schedules and part-time/hybrid telework options;
- A Wellness Program, an Infants in the Workplace Program, and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides counseling, webinar, and other cost-free support resources;
- Numerous employee-driven affinity groups to foster community and connection, including Bereavement, Elder Care, Parenting, POC, LGBTQ+, Veterans and more. The AGO is a place to belong and make a difference!
The Information Services Division (ISD) provides strategic technology leadership, support and consulting for legal technologies and platforms.
ISD leads the design, development, and delivery of all AGO technology systems and applications, including enterprise infrastructure, voice services and secure network environments. The division also maintains the operations of software and cloud platforms (private and public) to provide AGO staff access to their confidential work product and communications, ensuring solutions are tailored to the AGO's unique legal and operational needs.
ISD has multiple units that provide project management and business analysis service, electronic library services, custom software development, business intelligence, data management services, and eDiscovery litigation technical support. Through rigorous governance and cybersecurity controls, ISD ensures compliance with state governance policies/standards and that all technology services function properly and securely.
This position applies basic technical programming knowledge to evaluate and develop SQL Server application based solutions and interfaces; developing and implementing use cases.
Responsible for collecting business and user requirements, resulting in documented user stories and product backlog items; designing and producing solutions which meet those requirements and functionality testing scenarios to demonstrate compliance with defined acceptance criteria.
This position uses an iterative/agile development methodology, innovation, and creativity to complete assignments.
- Perform SQL Server application installation, configuration, patching, upgrading, and tuning.
- Provide data management operational support for all agency SQL Server applications and databases.
- Perform SQL Server database administration, performance, and capacity monitoring.
- Provide application performance recommendations related to SQL Server access.
- Perform software updates in alignment with established security guidelines and policies.
- Provide database authentication services, processes, and inter-application database security.
- Provide system analysis, design, construction, testing, and implementation services for new database applications.
- Provide advanced Excel/Pivot Table and/or other data access solutions.
- Perform data conversions (CSV, Excel, etc.) into or out of SQL Server databases.
- Assists in interagency data downloads and transformations that support agency applications.
- Provide problem resolution and business continuity.
- Prepare and maintain documentation for databases and applications.
- Provide SQL coding reviews and recommendations for consistency, security, functionality, and efficiency.
- Collaborate with and provide guidance to development teams during database design reviews.
- Peer review and deploy custom developed SQL code.
- Six (6) years of professional experience such as database administration, data analytics, dashboard development, developing software, analyzing, installing and/or maintaining computer software applications, hardware that use and rely on databases.
- OR an Associate degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field, and at least four (4) years of experience such as database administration, data analytics, dashboard development, developing software, analyzing, installing and/or maintaining computer software applications that use and rely on databases.
- OR Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field; and at least two (2) years of experience such as database administration, data analytics, dashboard development, developing software, analyzing, installing and/or maintaining computer software applications that use rely on databases.
The most competitive candidates will possess the following desired qualifications:
Experience within the past three (3) years with the following programming skills, languages, software and/or programs:
- Microsoft SQL Server administration
- SQL Reporting Services (SSRS)
- SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS)
- SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)
- SQL and Transact-SQL ETL Technologies
- SQL Server Management Studio
- Microsoft Visual Studio
- Analytic Dashboard Creation (Tableau, Power BI)
- Agile software development methodologies
- Restful APIs
- Version Control Software (Team Foundation Server or equivalent)
The Attorney General's Office (AGO) touches the lives of every resident in this state. We serve more than 230 state agencies, boards, commissions, colleges and universities, as well as the Legislature and the Governor. The Office is comprised of nearly 700 attorneys and 800 professional staff, all working together to deliver the highest quality professional legal services to Washington state officials, agencies, and entities. This includes:
- Economic justice and consumer protections (safeguarding consumers, protecting youth, seniors, and other vulnerable populations)
- Social justice and civil rights (addressing discrimination, environmental protection, and veteran and military resources)
- Criminal justice and public safety (investigative and prosecutorial support, financial crimes)
- And !
Our agency also has national reach, representing the State of Washington before the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals and trial courts in all cases that involve the state's interest. If you want to make a difference, we may be the perfect fit for you! Learn more about the AGO
Diversity is critical to the success of the mission of the AGO. This means recognizing, respecting, and appreciating all cultures and backgrounds-- and fostering the inclusion of differences between people. Appreciating, valuing and implementing principles of diversity permits AGO employees to achieve their fullest potential in an inclusive, respectful environment.
One recent measure of the AGO's commitment to diversity can be found in its nomination for Rainbow Alliance and Inclusion Network's "Outstanding Agency Award" in 2019. Our commitment to employee wellness is reflected in earning the 2024 Zo8 Washington Wellness Award.
Honoring diversity, equity and inclusion means that as an agency, and as individuals, we are committed to ensuring that all employees and volunteers enjoy a respectful, safe and supportive working environment. Only by fostering the inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures and attributes, can AGO employees and volunteers achieve their fullest potential and best advance the goals and mission of the AGO.
The AGO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation/gender identity, age, disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, retaliation or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
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