Lead Lab Operations & Policy Analyst

State of Washington

Tumwater (WA)

On-site

USD 71,000 - 93,000

Full time

3 days ago
Be an early applicant

Get more replies from employers

Send a job-specific resume in minutes.

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules
Teleworking
12 paid Holidays & Vacation
PPE provided
Commute Trip Reduction Program

Job summary

Washington State Department of Agriculture seeks a Management Analyst 4 to support the Food Safety and Consumer Services Laboratory program in Tumwater. The role focuses on complex policy analysis, budget oversight, and project management to advance laboratory operations and regulatory compliance.

You will coordinate with senior staff, manage contracts and fiscal reporting, and help drive process improvements across the FSCS Laboratory program while coordinating with federal partners and

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
  • Four (4) years of experience conducting research, analyzing policies, laws, rules, or regulations.
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

  • Provide senior level technical advice and support to management.
  • Monitor program budgets and expenditures; prepare fiscal reports.
  • Lead the LIMS project group and coordinate data management improvements.
  • Coordinate purchasing, contracts, and program administration with staff and stakeholders.

Skills

Budgeting & finance
Contract administration
Project coordination
Policy analysis
Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological sciences or related STEM

Tools

LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System)
PISCES timekeeping system
SharePoint

Job description

Washington State Department of Agriculture seeks a Management Analyst 4 to support the Food Safety and Consumer Services Laboratory program in Tumwater. The role focuses on complex policy analysis, budget oversight, and project management to advance laboratory operations and regulatory compliance.

You will coordinate with senior staff, manage contracts and fiscal reporting, and help drive process improvements across the FSCS Laboratory program while coordinating with federal partners and

Get your free, confidential resume review.
or drag and drop your file here.
Similar jobs

Similar jobs worth comparing

Lab Programs Lead & Budget Analyst
Lab Programs Lead & Budget Analyst

State of Washington Dept. of Agriculture • Tumwater (WA)

On-site
USD 71,000 - 93,000
Flexible work schedules
Teleworking
FSCS Lab Management Analyst - Management Analyst 4
FSCS Lab Management Analyst - Management Analyst 4

State of Washington Dept. of Agriculture • Tumwater (WA)

On-site
USD 71,000 - 93,000
Flexible work schedules
Teleworking
FSCS Lab Management Analyst - Management Analyst 4
FSCS Lab Management Analyst - Management Analyst 4

State of Washington • Tumwater (WA)

On-site
USD 71,000 - 93,000
Flexible work schedules
Teleworking
12 paid Holidays & Vacation
+2
Laboratory Operations Technician — Food Safety Lab
Laboratory Operations Technician — Food Safety Lab

Kmrg,-LLC • Bothell (WA)

On-site
USD 79,600,000 - 94,187,000
Environmental Lab Auditor: Organic LC Expert (Hybrid)
Environmental Lab Auditor: Organic LC Expert (Hybrid)

Washington State Department of Ecology • Manchester (WA)

On-site
USD 90,000 - 120,000
Avian Health & Food Safety Lab Director
Avian Health & Food Safety Lab Director

Washington State University • Puyallup (WA)

On-site
USD 60,000 - 91,000
Strategic Policy & Program Analyst
Strategic Policy & Program Analyst

Food Safety and Inspection Service • Urbandale (IA)

On-site
USD 85,000 - 110,000
Public Health Lab Director – Strategic & Operational Leader
Public Health Lab Director – Strategic & Operational Leader

WA State Dept of Health • Shoreline (WA)

On-site
USD 170,000 - 210,000
Public Health Laboratory Director — Lead at Scale
Public Health Laboratory Director — Lead at Scale

Washington State Department of Health • Shoreline (WA)

On-site
USD 190,000 - 270,000
Lab Project Analyst: Scientific Ops & Compliance
Lab Project Analyst: Scientific Ops & Compliance

Labcorp • Portland (OR)

On-site
USD 60,000 - 80,000
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision coverage
+5