Remote Workforce Transformation Leader

State of Washington; Olympia (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is seeking a Workforce Risk Management Administrator in Olympia, WA, with primarily telework and occasional on-site meetings. You will lead enterprise-wide change management, design scalable workforce development strategies, and advise executive leadership on large transformation initiatives.

The role requires a public administration or related degree and at least five years of experience in process improvement and strategic

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in public/public administration or business administration.
• Minimum five years of professional experience leading large-scale process improvement or strategic project management.
• Experience in a large public sector agency or heavily regulated environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex transformation projects using Lean Six Sigma and Kaizen methodologies.
• Standardize organizational structures and policies to mitigate regulatory risks.
• Manage workforce development strategies including hiring, retention, onboarding.
• Facilitate creation of centralized standard descriptions.
• Support build of a workforce development SharePoint for collaboration.
• Monitor KPIs and project status, providing actionable updates.
• Supervise and mentor staff, including a Hiring and Retention Specialist and a Management Analyst 5.

Skills

Leadership in process improvement

Change management

Stakeholder management

Public sector knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in public administration or business administration

5+ years in leading large-scale process improvement / strategic project management

Job description

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is seeking a Workforce Risk Management Administrator in Olympia, WA, with primarily telework and occasional on-site meetings. You will lead enterprise-wide change management, design scalable workforce development strategies, and advise executive leadership on large transformation initiatives.

The role requires a public administration or related degree and at least five years of experience in process improvement and strategic