Strategic Projects Lead – Management Analyst 5

State of Washington Dept of Children, Youth, and Families; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Washington Dept of Children, Youth, and Families in Olympia seeks a Management Analyst 5 to support strategic initiatives, lead project work streams, and partner with executive leadership to translate priorities into action. You will develop metrics, dashboards, and performance reports, manage multiple projects, and provide briefings to the ELT.

This role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to navigate complex organizational priorities.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting project management.
• Writing or editing reports and public documents.
• Working with executives or leaders.
• Developing quantitative data visualization.
• Policy analysis with ability to research and identify root causes.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management support for complex agency initiatives.
• Develop and monitor metrics, dashboards, and annual reports on progress.
• Track agendas, prepare materials, and coordinate meetings for steering committees.
• Review documents for clarity and alignment with strategic priorities.
• Provide research and assessment for operational challenges and leadership follow-up.
• Provide ELT briefings on progress toward work plans and deliverables.

Skills

Project management

Report writing

Executive work

Data visualization

Policy analysis

Discretion

Job description

State of Washington Dept of Children, Youth, and Families in Olympia seeks a Management Analyst 5 to support strategic initiatives, lead project work streams, and partner with executive leadership to translate priorities into action. You will develop metrics, dashboards, and performance reports, manage multiple projects, and provide briefings to the ELT.

This role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to navigate complex organizational priorities.