Description

DSHS ALTSA Director, Management Service Division
The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), seeks a forward-thinking leader to step into the role of Director. Directly reporting to the Assistant Secretary of the Aging and Long-Term Services Administration (ALTSA), this position is pivotal in providing strategic guidance for financial programs, policies, and practices across the state, encompassing both ALTSA and the Developmental Disability Administration (DDA). Serving as the primary financial advisor to the Assistant Secretaries of ALTSA and DDA, the Director will oversee critical functions including budgeting, accounting, provider rates, contracts, and facility operations. The overarching aim is to ensure the efficient and effective allocation of resources, ultimately enhancing the lives of Washingtonians by fostering choice, independence, and safety.
About the job:
The MSD Director is a key executive leader responsible for overseeing the $15.8 billion biennial budget, $10.5 billion for ALTSA and $5.3 billion for DDA, and managing a team of 67 staff members with 4 direct reports.
This role serves as the Chief Financial Officer for a significant and intricate division within the Department of Social and Health Services, one of the largest and most complex cabinet agencies. It demands advanced management skills, strategic thinking, and a results-oriented approach to ensure effective operations and fiscal responsibility.
This leadership role involves collaborating across different administrations and agencies, overseeing a range of tasks including budget requests, decision packages, fiscal notes driven by legislation, rates development, facilities planning, contracts and procurements, internal controls, and audit oversight for Federal grants, payments, and dispersals specifically for ALTSA/DDA.
To fulfill these tasks, the MSD Director establishes strong working relationships with partners across the administration, including the DSHS Cabinet, the Office of Financial Management, legislative fiscal committee staff, advocate groups, and provider associations.
Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for the MSD, overseeing financial activities and initiatives for ALTSA and DDA programs.
• Develop and implement comprehensive financial policies and programs, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Manage a diverse team responsible for budget planning, accounting, internal controls, rates development, and contract management.
• Serve as the Chief Financial Officer for ALTSA and DDA, providing expert guidance and coordination efforts for fiscal matters.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including DSHS leadership, legislative staff, advocate groups, and provider associations.
• Oversee the development of legislative strategies and decision packages, advocating for funding priorities and program development.
• Supervise executive-level staff and evaluate performance, ensuring fair and transparent personnel management practices.

• Master’s or bachelor’s Degree in finance, social services, public administration, business administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in a significant social services division or agency, including at least five years of experience supervising professional budget or fiscal management staff in a government setting
• Advanced knowledge of state and federal regulations, financial management principles, and budgetary constraints in the health and human services field
• Demonstrated experience managing large, complex budgets with multiple funding streams, including federal grants
• Strong communication skills, collaborating effectively with diverse stakeholders, and advocating for funding priorities
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a track record of fostering a culture of belonging and collaboration within teams

• Leadership
• Initiating action
• Completing communication/interpersonal skills
• Judgment/Decision making
• Accountability/Execution
• Coaching and developing others
• Authenticity
• Leading Change
• Customer Focus
• Driving Innovation
• Optimizing Diversity

Supplemental Information

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. 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 job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
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