One Washington Quality Control and Project Mgr (Management Analyst 5), Financial Services Division

Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the recruitment team at HREmployment@atg.wa.gov. Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington Relay Service at 1-800-676-3777 or www.washingtonrelay.com.
 

This position is

open to current permanent employees of the Washington State Office of the

Attorney General only.

Position and Salary:
 
The Attorney General’s Office is recruiting for a permanent full time One Washington Quality Control and Project Manager (Management Analyst) in the Financial Services Division. This position is located in Tumwater, Washington, and  is not union-represented. Note: there is the possibility of an in-training from the Management Analyst 4 level.

Management Analyst 4 Salary range 54: $69,744 - $93,804

Management Analyst 5 Salary range 61: $76,968 - $103,536
The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the preferred candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

The following stipends may apply based on position requirements:

• Incumbents assigned to our Seattle office location receive an additional 5% King County Location Pay stipend.  
• Incumbents assigned to a position designated as requiring dual language skills will receive a 5% Dual Language Requirement Pay stipend. 

The AGO provides a workplace that is understanding of work-life balance and promotes advancement by offering a wide variety of professional development and growth opportunities.

Excellent benefits:
 
Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation, including Medical/Dental/Vision for employees & dependent(s); Vacation, Sick, and Other Leave; 11 Paid Holidays per year; Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) plans; and Life Insurance.  Beyond these traditional benefits, we offer Dependent Care Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Deferred Compensation, Employee Recognition Leave, and more. With the goal of employee health and wellness, we also offer:

• Flexible schedules and part-time/hybrid telework options;
• A Wellness Program, an Infants in the Workplace Program, and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides counseling, webinar, and other cost-free support resources;
• Numerous employee-driven affinity groups to foster community and connection, including Bereavement, Elder Care, Parenting, POC, LGBTQ+, Veterans and more. The AGO is a place to belong and make a difference!

About the Financial Services:

The Financial Services Division (FIS) provides support and accountability for agency financial and budgetary decisions and practices. Our primary goal is to protect and enhance the financial health and resources of the Office of the Attorney General including providing efficient, centrally located accounting, budgeting, payroll, contracts and grant services and management. We produce top quality work in a manner that contributes to the mission of the AGO to be the best public law office. We will conduct the business of the Financial Services Division in a professional and cooperative manner which recognizes the contribution of each team member. FIS ensures that the reporting and transmission of agency financial information is complete, accurate and timely. FIS is also responsible for agency budget development and monitoring in addition to accounting, payroll, contracts and purchasing functions. FIS contains three main sections: Accounting, Contracts and Budget.

The Accounting Services Unit is responsible for Accounts Payable, General Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Revenue, Purchasing, Timekeeping and Payroll functions. This unit processes employees' travel vouchers, vendor invoices, purchase orders, manages agency inventory, partners with the state and federal auditors, accounting for federal grants, produces our federal indirect rate, distributes cost allocations, provides cash management, daily deposits, wire transfers, local bank services including settlement monies, legal services billing and the preparation and disclosure of our financial statements. In addition, the unit ensures all transactions processed comply with state and federal requirements and reconciles all parts of the agency's reportable financial structure.  The unit also manages the internal timekeeping system to generate the legal invoices distributed to most state agencies, boards, and commissions. 

Duties and Essential Functions of a One Washington Quality Control and Project Manager (Management Analyst 5):

This exciting position will provide expert process and business analysis in support of the One Washington Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.  They will work with internal AGO and external stakeholders related to the One Washington ERP to organize and understand current state and to prepare for the future state for the new ERP system.

The One Washington Quality Control and Project Manager (MA5) position functions as the statewide expert in several important areas for the Attorney General’s Office; 

OneWA Implementation Lead

Quality Control and Data Specialist 

The position will work collaboratively to provide project leadership, serve as a communication point, supervise program areas, and develop solutions to complex problems. The One Washington Quality Control and Project Manager will be a product over for several systems and participate as part of teams for product enhancements to create efficiencies. This position will assist in process improvements to achieve true business transformation as well as system transition.

Some of what you will do:

• Implement, manage and facilitate complex project requests to adopt a modern enterprise system for Finance, Procurement, HR/Payroll, and Budget as well as a Business Intelligence capability 
• NEW system testing and working with subject matter experts
• Collaboration with OFM, DES, OCIO, Vendor Workday and others
• Manage organizational change efforts on business transformation
• Lead Business process improvement and financial implementation.

This recruitment announcement may be used to fill multiple open positions for the same classification, in addition to the position(s) listed in this announcement.

In-Training Defined:

An in-training is on-the-job instruction designed for candidates with less experience than the required goal classification to learn and grow into a higher-level role. In this job posting, we are open to considering those eligible at the Management Analyst 4 level who are interested in learning on-the-job with the goal of moving into the Management Analyst 5 role.  You’ll gain the competencies and skills needed to successfully perform your duties while being supported by your supervisor, manager, and coworkers. Upon successful completion of your training and demonstrating knowledge of the position requirements, you will be promoted into the Management Analyst 5 level.

Qualifications: This position is

open to current permanent employees of the Washington State Office of the

Attorney General only.

To qualify at the Management Analyst 4 Level:

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, law, public health, health administration, or a related field and four (4) years of experience conducting research and analyzing policies, laws, rules, or regulations or comparable combination of graduate education and experience.

To qualify at the Management Analyst 5 Level:

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, law, public health, heal administration, or a related field and five (5) years’ experience of demonstrated experience in two (2) or more of the following areas:

• Conducting research
• Analyzing policies, laws, rules, or regulations
• Conducting business analysis and developing requirements
• Leading business projects
• Managing business operations
• Business policy development
• Supervising
• Direct experience with state government accounting, budget, payroll, human resources, and timekeeping processes and procedures

For both levels: 

• A Masters’ degree can substitute for two years of experience.
• Additional experience may be substituted year-for-year for education.

Additional Preferred/Desired 

Advanced knowledge of statewide financial systems: Agency Financial Reporting System, Enterprise Reporting, Budget Development, Human Resources Management System, Treasury Management System, Enterprise Contract Revised: 05/2022 Management, HR Data Mart, Washington Workforce Analytics, Statewide HR Data, The Allotment System, Salary Projection, Capital Asset Management, Statewide Vendor/Payee Services, Travel and Expense Management

About the Washington State Office of the Attorney General
 
 The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) touches the lives of every resident in this state.  We serve more than 230 state agencies, boards, commissions, colleges and universities, as well as the Legislature and the Governor.  The Office is comprised of nearly 700 attorneys and 800 professional staff, all working together to deliver the highest quality professional legal services to Washington state officials, agencies, and entities.  This includes:
 

• Economic justice and consumer protections (safeguarding consumers, protecting youth, seniors, and other vulnerable populations)
• Social justice and civil rights (addressing discrimination, environmental protection, and veteran and military resources)
• Criminal justice and public safety (investigative and prosecutorial support, financial crimes)
• And much more!

Our agency also has national reach, representing the State of Washington before the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals and trial courts in all cases that involve the state’s interest.  If you want to make a difference, we may be the perfect fit for you!   Learn more about the AGO here.  
 
Commitment to Diversity
 
Diversity is critical to the success of the mission of the AGO. This means recognizing, respecting, and appreciating all cultures and backgrounds-- and fostering the inclusion of differences between people.  Appreciating, valuing and implementing principles of diversity permits AGO employees to achieve their fullest potential in an inclusive, respectful environment.
 
One recent measure of the AGO's commitment to diversity can be found in its nomination for Rainbow Alliance and Inclusion Network's "Outstanding Agency Award" in 2019. Our commitment to employee wellness is reflected in earning the 2024 Zo8 Washington Wellness Award.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

In addition to completing the online application, applicants must attach the following documents to their profile in order to be considered for this position:

• A letter of interest, describing your specific qualifications for the position;
• A current resume detailing experience and education.

READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION COMPLETELY:

• Carefully review your application for accuracy, spelling and grammar before submitting.
• You may not reapply to this posting for 30 days.
• The initial screening of applications will be solely based on the contents and completeness of the “work experience” and “education” sections of your application in www.careers.wa.gov, completeness of the application material submitted, and responses to the supplemental questionnaire.
• A resume will not substitute for completing the “work experience” section of the application.
• All information may be verified and documentation may be required.
• The Washington State Office of the Attorney General 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Accommodations Requests

Honoring diversity, equity and inclusion means that as an agency, and as individuals, we are committed to ensuring that all employees and volunteers enjoy a respectful, safe and supportive working environment. Only by fostering the inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures and attributes, can AGO employees and volunteers achieve their fullest potential and best advance the goals and mission of the AGO.

The AGO 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, age, disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, retaliation or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the recruitment team at HREmployment@atg.wa.gov. Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington Relay Service at 1-800-676-3777 or www.washingtonrelay.com.

For questions regarding this recruitment or assistance with the application process, please contact the recruitment team at HREmployment@atg.wa.gov.

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