Risk and Emergency Management Analyst (Management Analyst 5)

State of Washington; Lacey (WA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision for employee &de

11 Paid Holidays per year

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Tuition Waiver

Job summary

The Department of Ecology in Washington State seeks a Risk and Emergency Management Analyst to lead enterprise risk planning, COOP, and policy development. You will coordinate agency-wide initiatives, collaborate with diverse partners, and support executive-level decision-making.

Ideal candidates bring extensive experience in emergency management, risk assessment, and strategic planning, with strong analytic and writing skills.

Qualifications

• Nine years of experience and/or education related to the duties of the position, including strategic thinking and decision-making.
• Emergency and continuity planning leadership to maintain preparedness, resilience, and compliance with statewide standards.
• Policy, strategy, and process improvement to enhance agency efficiency and effectiveness.
• Project and performance management to align operations with goals and metrics.
• Data analysis and synthesis to produce actionable insights for leadership.
• Technical writing and documentation to support compliance and decision-making.
• Relationship management to collaborate with internal and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate long-range planning, business and legislative analysis, and process improvement efforts supporting agency readiness.
• Develop and update Emergency Management and COOP plans with environmental divisions.
• Provide consultation to Risk and Budget Manager and Administrative Services Director on emergency management and risk.
• Represent the agency in statewide workgroups and act as backup liaison to Military Department.
• Facilitate the Emergency Management Advisory Group (EMAG) and coordinate development of work products.
• Oversee annual reviews of the Enterprise Risk Management Plan and Risk Register; advise leadership on gaps and opportunities.
• Design and deliver training on emergency management, COOP, and risk procedures using POETE framework.
• Align continuous improvement efforts and policies with agency-wide goals.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Emergency planning

Policy & process improvement

Project & performance management

Data analysis & synthesis

Technical writing & documentation

Relationship management

Education

Emergency management or related field degree

Job description

Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen

The Department of Ecology is hiring a Risk and Emergency Management Analyst (Management Analyst 5) within the Administrative Services Division.

Location:

• Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA.

• Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

Schedule:

• This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.

• A minimum of one day per week is required in the office. Additionally, in person representation at the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC at Camp Murray) may be needed during emergency activations.

• Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

Application Timeline:

• Apply by November 11, 2026

• Applications submitted after the date above may not be reviewed unless additional qualified applicants are needed.

In this role, you will serve as a key resource and thought partner on emergency management, enterprise risk, long-range planning, policy development, and business analysis. You will coordinate and support important agency-wide initiatives that strengthen preparedness, continuity, and operational resilience. Your work will contribute to informed decision-making, support executive-level discussions, and help shape statewide planning efforts.

You will use your analytical, policy, and planning skills to develop and maintain emergency management and continuity programs, facilitate enterprise risk assessments, evaluate emerging legislative and operational issues, and support continuous improvement efforts across the agency. This position is well-suited for someone who enjoys working through complex issues, bringing together diverse perspectives, translating information into actionable recommendations, and helping others navigate change and uncertainty.

What you will do:

• Coordinate long-range planning, business and legislative analysis, and process improvement efforts that support the agency's strategic direction and readiness.
• Develop, maintain, and update the agency's Emergency Management and Continuity of Operations (COOP) plans, while partnering with environmental programs and divisions to support their planning activities.
• Provide consultation and recommendations to the Risk and Budget Manager and Administrative Services Director on emergency management, enterprise risk, business continuity, and operational planning.
• Represent the agency on statewide emergency management and continuity workgroups, collaborate with partner agencies, and serve as the backup State Agency Liaison to the Military Department's Emergency Management Division.
• Facilitate the agency's Emergency Management Advisory Group (EMAG), coordinating the development of continuity and emergency management work products and communicating recommendations that have statewide significance.
• Coordinate annual reviews and updates of the agency's Enterprise Risk Management Plan and Risk Register, assessing potential gaps and opportunities and providing recommendations to agency leadership.
• Design and deliver training and awareness activities related to emergency management, COOP, and risk procedures for agency staff, managers, and executives, using the Planning, Organization, Equipment, Training, and Exercise (POETE) framework to strengthen organizational capability.
• Support Administrative Services initiatives by aligning continuous improvement efforts, performance measures, and policy updates with agency-wide goals and operational priorities.

For detailed information on how we calculate experience and responses to other frequently asked questions, please visit our Recruitment website.

Required Qualifications:

• Nine years of experience and/or education related to the duties of the position, which includes the following:
  • Strategic Thinking & Decision-Making – Demonstrated ability to analyze complex organizational issues to recommend long-range, data-driven strategies that strengthen agency readiness and performance.
  • Emergency & Continuity Planning Leadership – Proven track record leading agency-wide emergency management and COOP processes to maintain preparedness, resilience, and compliance with statewide standards.
  • Policy, Strategy, and Process Improvement – Demonstrated ability to evaluate policies, legislative impacts, and business processes to recommend improvements that enhance agency efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Project & Performance Management – Demonstrated ability to lead or support projects and continuous improvement efforts to align operations with strategic goals and performance metrics.
  • Data Analysis & Synthesis – Demonstrated ability to collect, interpret, and synthesize complex data to produce actionable insights and recommendations for leadership.
  • Technical Writing & Documentation – Demonstrated experience developing clear, structured plans, policies, and analytical reports to support agency compliance and informed decision-making.
  • Relationship Management – Demonstrated ability to cultivate long-term, strategic relationships with internal and external partners (e.g., Military Department, statewide committees, federal contacts) and facilitate conflict resolution to strengthen agency position and coordination.
• Education involving a major study in emergency management, risk management, public administration, business administration, law, economics or a related field.

Examples of how to qualify:

• 9 years of experience.

• 8 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.

• 7 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree).

• 6 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.

• 5 years of experience AND a Bachelor’s degree.

• 3 years of experience AND a Master’s degree.

• 2 years of experience AND a Ph.D.

Desired Qualifications:

• Enterprise Risk Management– Ability to assess, analyze, and maintain enterprise-level risks to support leadership decisions and strengthen the agency’s risk posture.
• Change Management – Ability to guide individuals and teams through organizational changes to increase adoption and minimize disruption during new emergency, risk, or policy implementations.
• Systems Thinking – Ability to understand interconnected organizational processes and anticipate second-order impacts to improve the effectiveness of agency-wide emergency, COOP, and risk strategies.
• Advanced Data Visualization– Ability to transform complex risk or emergency preparedness data into visual formats that support clearer executive understanding and decision-making.
• Facilitated Workshop & Exercise Design – Ability to design and lead scenario-based exercises (e.g., tabletop exercises) to strengthen agency preparedness and test COOP or emergency protocols.
• Equity & Inclusion Integration– Ability to incorporate equity and environmental justice principles into planning, training, and process improvements to ensure fair and effective outcomes.

If you are excited about this role and meet the required qualifications, we encourage you to apply. Desired qualifications reflect additional knowledge, skills, or experience that are nice to have but not required. Studies have shown that some applicants, especially women and people of color, are less likely to apply unless they meet every listed qualification. At the Department of Ecology, we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging, and we welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and unique perspectives.

Ecology does not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov.

Application Process

Ecology seeks diverse applicants: We view diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect through a broad lens including race, ethnicity, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, military background, language, education, life experience, physical disability, neurodiversity, and intersectional identities. Qualified job seekers from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Need an Accommodation?

• Please contact us at 360-407-6186 and select #2 for Recruitment or email [e-mail]

• If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 711 or 1-800-833-6384.

Questions?

• For specific questions about the position location options, schedule, or duties, please contact William Hannah at [e-mail]

• If you need assistance applying for this job, are inquiring about the status of your application, would like to request the full position description, or have any other questions, please contact the Recruitment Team at [e-mail]

About the Department of Ecology

As the State of Washington’s environmental protection agency, we are deeply committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington’s environment for current and future generations. Joining Ecology means becoming part of a team dedicated to protecting and sustaining healthy land, air, water, and climate in harmony with a strong economy. A career in public service at Ecology allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology's work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations.

We believe that DEIR is both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued.

Ecology employees may be eligible for the following

• Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s)
• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• Vacation, Sick, and other Leave *
• 11 Paid Holidays per year *
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Tuition Waiver
• Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Deferred Compensation Programs
• Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
• Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commute Trip Reduction Incentive
• Combined Fund Drive
• SmartHealth
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To learn more about Ecology, please visit our website, explore Working at Ecology, check out our Strategic Plan, and connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, or our blog.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.

Collective Bargaining

This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.

Note:

This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.

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