Regional Business Manager
State of Washington
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Descripción de la vacante
Washington State Department of Corrections seeks a Regional Business Manager to provide leadership and oversee local business managers across the Southwest Region’s prisons, ensuring facilities have the tools, supplies, and equipment needed to maintain essential correctional operations. The candidate will oversee financial management, ensure accurate records, and uphold OFM requirements.
We are seeking a leader who promotes an ethical, inclusive workplace, coaches staff, and applies Lean
Formación
- Eleven (11) years of professional accounting experience at the journey level or higher.
- Five (5) years supervisor experience to include coaching, mentoring, training
- Four (4) years of professional level experience providing consultation and direction on the most complex issues/questions in areas of ethics, budgeting, accounting, purchasing, warehousing, interpretation of statutes, rules and regulations
- Extensive working knowledge of Governmental Accounting
Responsabilidades
- Oversee regional business operations across the Southwest Region prisons to ensure facilities have tools, supplies, and equipment for essential operations.
- Provide oversight of financial management, ensure accuracy and integrity of departmental financial records, and maintain OFM compliance.
- Lead Lean process improvements to evaluate workflows, eliminate non-value-added activities, and reduce inefficiencies across the system.
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Descripción del empleo
Salary Range: $11,261 Monthly
This is a telework/hybrid position. The candidate of choice may work from anywhere within the state of Washington with a reliable internet connection. Travel may be required.
The Washington State Department of Corrections has a unique opportunity for a business leader who thrives operational excellence, and developing high‑performing teams to join our Business Enterprise Services & Technology team as a Regional Business Manager (RBM)! The goal of the Regional Business Manager is to help ensure our Region 3 correctional facilities have the resources, financial oversight, and business practices necessary to support safe and effective operations.
As a Regional Business Manager, you will provide leadership and oversight to local business managers across the Southwest Region’s prisons, ensuring facilities have the tools, supplies, and equipment needed to maintain essential correctional operations. The candidate of choice will provide oversight of financial management practices, ensure the accuracy and integrity of departmental financial records, maintain compliance with appropriation laws, and uphold internal controls in accordance with the Office of Financial Management (OFM) requirements. Your work will support informed decision‑making, responsible stewardship of public funds, and effective resource management throughout the region.
We are seeking a candidate who will promote a positive, respectful, and professional workplace climate. Through effective personnel management, you will foster staff growth and development while promoting ethical practices, fairness, and accountability. Additionally, you will lead efforts to improve business practices and operational performance by applying Lean principles to evaluate workflows, eliminate non‑value‑added activities, and reduce inefficiencies across the system.
If you’re ready to combine strategic leadership, financial expertise, and continuous improvement to make a meaningful impact, join DOC and help strengthen the business operations that support our mission to improve public safety by positively changing lives.
- A cover letter regarding your interest in this position with our agency
- A detailed resume
- Three professional references
We are looking for teammates who share our vision of public service and are committed to an equitable and inclusive culture that fosters and inspires excellence, while promoting innovation, engagement, and safety, leading to better outcomes for our incarcerated population, our agency, and our community.
As a Regional Business Manager, some of your duties will include:
- Managing and administering a comprehensive program in accordance with agency policy, WACs, CBA, and Laws
- Note: A bachelor’s degree in professional accounting, business management or related field from an accredited institution whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or a foreign equivalent may substitute year‑for‑year for up to 4 years of required experience
- Five (5) years supervisor experience to include coaching, mentoring, training
- Four (4) years of professional level experience providing consultation and direction on the most complex issues/questions in areas of ethics, budgeting, accounting, purchasing, warehousing, interpretation of statutes, rules and regulations
- Extensive working knowledge of Governmental Accounting
- Eleven (11) years of professional accounting experience at the journey level or higher.
- Five (5) years supervisor experience to include coaching, mentoring, training
- Four (4) years of professional level experience providing consultation and direction on the most complex issues/questions in areas of ethics, budgeting, accounting, purchasing, warehousing, interpretation of statutes, rules and regulations.
- Extensive working knowledge of Governmental Accounting
- Working knowledge of AFRS, Enterprise Reporting (FastTrack) or AFRS toolbox, Datacube, and ATLAS
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
- Extensive knowledge of Collective Bargaining Agreement with focus on articles related to compensation, leave, and overtime
Working together for safer communities.
Improving public safety by positively changing lives.
To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.
- Cultivate an environment of integrity and trust: Corrections values partnership and trust. We foster openness and support courageous conversations. We are committed to doing what we say we are going to do by being accountable and taking personal ownership in our actions.
- Respectful and inclusive interactions: Corrections appreciates and values individuals by promoting an inclusive and diverse environment, which encourages safety. We respect, value, and listen to the thoughts, feelings, and perspectives of our stakeholders and consider the impact on those we serve as well as each other.
- People’s safety: Corrections believes in creating an environment that values physical, mental, and emotional security and well‑being. We honor those who advance safety for all.
- Positivity in words and actions: At Corrections, we assume positive intentions and believe there is a shared desire for the best outcome. We consistently demonstrate positive behavior and always put forth our best effort.
- Supporting people’s success: Corrections is committed to our community – understanding individuals, instilling hope, embracing change, and providing opportunities.
DOC 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, gender expression, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.
- DOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements for the federal employment eligibility verification form I‑9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form. https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
- DOC does not use E‑Verify; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM‑Optional Practice Training (OPT). For information, please visit www.uscis.gov.
- This recruitment may be utilized to fill more than one position.
- Please include a minimum of three (3) professional references with your application. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non‑related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.
- Please note: Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.
- A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
- Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.
- We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol‑free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A pre‑employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process, and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances, will be disqualified from consideration.
- Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self‑defense and/or de‑escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
- Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
- Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire. When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.
- Foreign equivalent degrees awarded outside the United States must have a credential evaluation report attached to your application. You may request the required evaluation/documentation from www.wes.org and www.aice-eval.org. Until this documentation is provided, you will not be selected to move forward in the hiring process.
This position may be allocated for telework. If authorized for the role, work may be performed from your home or another offsite location within the state of Washington using a reliable internet or cellular hotspot service at that time. Employees are expected to perform assigned duties in a safe manner, to take proper care all state‑issued equipment, and maintain confidentiality of all information in possession while working off‑site. Employees will be required to commute to a Department of Corrections facility or field office as business requires, to potentially include components of the onboarding process. Some offices will have a “drop in” area available, however, a dedicated workspace within a DOC facility will not be provided.
As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work‑life integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation. Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include:
- Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)
- Up to 25 paid vacation days a year
- 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
- 12 paid holidays a year
- Generous retirement plan
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Dependent Care Assistance
- Deferred Compensation and so much more!
- Teamsters 117 represented positions receive 3 days of bereavement leave.
- PERS: State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, visit the Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) or call 800-547-6657.
- PSERS: Many positions within DOC are covered by the Public Safety Employees' Retirement System (PSERS). If someone moves from a PERS‑eligible position to a PSERS eligible position, they will retire under two different systems/plans. Contact DRS for more information.
For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email mackenzie.conley@doc1.wa.gov or call us at 509‑630‑9160. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7‑1‑1 or 1‑800‑833‑6388.
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.
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax‑deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long‑term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre‑tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well‑being of employees.
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre‑tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
If you are employed by a government or not‑for‑profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Full‑time and part‑time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
Full‑time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 non‑overtime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.
Part‑time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro‑rated basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full‑time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.
Full‑time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly accrual proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full‑time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.
Sick leave accruals for part‑time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full‑time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
Full‑time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357‑31‑165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full‑time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 non‑overtime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.
Part‑time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357‑31‑165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro‑rated basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full‑time employment.
Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
As provided in WAC 357‑58‑175, an employer may authorize a lump‑sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357‑31‑165.
Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.
Leave Sharing
Parental Leave
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay
Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.
Updated 01‑07‑2026
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- High school diploma or equivalent
- Associates degree
- Bachelor’s degree in professional accounting, business management or related field from an accredited institution whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or a foreign equivalent
- Masters degree or higher
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- I have one to two years of this experience
- I have three to four years of this experience
- I have five to six years of this experience
- I have seven to eight years of this experience
- I have nine to ten years of this experience
- I have eleven or more years of this experience
If you indicated having professional accounting experience at the journey level or higher, please describe this experience in detail to include dates and places of employment. If you do not have this experience, please put NA. See resume will be considered an incomplete answer.
- I do not have this experience
- I have one to two years of this experience
- I have three to four years of this experience
- I have five or more years of this experience
If you indicated having supervisor experience to include coaching, mentoring, training, please describe this experience in detail to include dates and places of employment. If you do not have this experience, please put NA. See resume will be considered an incomplete answer.
- I have one year or less of this experience
- I have two to three years of this experience
- I have four or more years of this experience
If you indicated having professional level experience providing consultation and direction on the most complex issues/questions in areas of ethics, budgeting, accounting, purchasing, warehousing, interpretation of statutes, rules and regulations, please describe this experience in detail to include dates and places of employment. If you do not have this experience, please put NA. See resume will be considered an incomplete answer.
This position requires extensive working knowledge of Governmental Accounting. Please describe your experience with Governmental Accounting to include dates and places of employment. If you do not have this experience, please put NA. See resume will be considered an incomplete answer.
- Working knowledge of AFRS, Enterprise Reporting (FastTrack) or AFRS toolbox, Datacube, and ATLAS
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
- Extensive knowledge of Collective Bargaining Agreement with focus on articles related to compensation, leave, and overtime
- I do not have any of the above knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies
- Careers.wa.gov; jobs.doc.wa.gov; or governmentjobs.com
- Indeed
- DOC social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter)
- Job/career fair
- Job boards (Monster, ZipRecruiter, GlassDoor, CareerBuilder)
- WorkSource
- Veteran outreach
- Referral from current DOC employee
- Other
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