What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Data Manager position at State of Washington?
Description
IT Data Manager
At the Department of Commerce, we’re reimagining what’s possible in government. We’re builders, thinkers, and change-makers, working at the intersection of innovation, community, and impact. From unlocking critical funding to fueling inclusive economic growth, we’re turning big ideas into real-world solutions that uplift people and places.
Our agency’s strength lies in the diversity of our workforce and the breadth of the lived experiences and perspectives employees bring to the work. We believe equity is not just a value but a practice, which is reflected in how we design programs, engage communities, and deliver outcomes. We foster a workplace culture where curiosity is encouraged, bold thinking is welcomed, and collaboration drives our impact.
This job is a commitment to reshape systems so they work better for everyone. If you’re ready to challenge the status quo and build meaningful connections, we want to meet you.
Let’s build what’s next, together.
The Innovation and Technology Division (ITD) at the Department of Commerce supports the agency’s mission by delivering secure, modern, and innovative technology services that drive operational efficiency and digital transformation across all divisions. The division is responsible for maintaining core information technology (IT) infrastructure, supporting enterprise applications, and aligning technical solutions with strategic agency goals.
This position serves as the Information Technology (IT) Data Manager within ITD, reporting directly to the Deputy Chief Information Officer. As an IT Data Manager, this role provides strategic leadership and expert consultation to the CIO, ITD leadership, and agency executives to ensure that enterprise data systems, governance, and analytics capabilities are aligned with Commerce’s strategic priorities and statewide data initiatives.
The IT Division supports the entire agency through three primary sections:
This position plays a critical role in shaping the agency’s data strategy by coordinating cross-functional data initiatives, aligning data investments with business needs, and ensuring compliance with legislative, regulatory, and privacy requirements. The IT Data Manager also leads the agency’s data governance efforts, ensuring data quality, accessibility, and integrity across systems.
In addition, this position provides oversight and leadership for the data engineering and analytics teams, ensuring consistent application of data management methodologies, resource planning, and performance reporting across all data initiatives. The IT Data Manager supervises a team of data professionals responsible for delivering complex, high-risk, and cross-agency data solutions in alignment with the agency’s strategic plan and enterprise data architecture.
The IT Data Manager is responsible for overseeing the planning, development, implementation, and administration of enterprise data systems that support the acquisition, storage, integration, and retrieval of data across the organization. This position ensures data integrity, availability, and security while aligning data strategies with organizational goals. The role requires advanced technical knowledge, strategic planning, and supervisory responsibilities over professional IT staff.
Duties
Direct the strategic planning, governance, and enterprise-wide coordination of IT data systems by managing teams, resources, and policies that ensure secure, high-quality, and accessible data to support agency-wide decision-making, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
Tasks Include:
Tasks Include:
Tasks Include:
Required Qualifications:
Eight (8) years of combined professional IT experience in the following IT disciplines:
Associate’s degree in IT program or closely related field and six (6) years of recent professional experience listed above.
OR
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Information Technology program or closely related field and four (4) years of recent professional experience listed above.
Experience must include one (1) year of leading IT professionals or consulting as a technical lead, and can be obtained concurrently to other professional experience listed above. Experience in effectively communicating and aiding a diverse set of information technology peers.
Preferred Qualifications:
Supplemental Information
This position may be located anywhere within Washington State though occasional travel to Commerce’s Olympia or Seattle office buildings or in-state travel to attend events or meetings may be required. If selected, you will need to travel to pick up equipment and receive instruction. Many Commerce employees work remotely or have a hybrid schedule.
This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies over the next 60 days.
Technical support is provided by NEOGOV, 855-524-5627 (can't log in, password or email issues, error messages). DES job seeker support may answer general questions regarding the recruiting system at careershelp@des.wa.gov.
Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity
The Washington State Department of Commerce 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 or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application, testing, or interview process or this job announcement in an alternative format may email Human Resources at Human.Resources@commerce.wa.gov. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
Department of Commerce also offers a competitive benefits package including: medical and dental insurance benefits, retirement and deferred compensation plans, 11 paid holidays each year, 14-25 vacation days per year (depending on length of employment), 8 hours of sick leave per month (if full time employed), bereavement leave, an employee assistance program, as well as other benefits. Please see the Benefits Tab for more details.
More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Read About Our Benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.
Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.
Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
Retirement And Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.
Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.
Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.
Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.
Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.
Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.
Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.
Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.
Additional Leave
Leave Sharing
Parental Leave
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay
Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.
Updated 07-21-2025
01
Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
Do you now, or will you in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status, etc.) to work legally for our agency in the United States?
In the space below, please write a formal cover letter describing your interest and how you meet the specific qualifications for this position.
04
How many years of post-high school equivalent formal education (including college-level coursework, technical and/or vocational education, and/or certification programs.) involving Information Technology program or a closely related field do you have?
How many years of professional IT experience in the following IT disciplines do you have: 1. Enterprise data management – Designing, implementing, and overseeing organization-wide data systems and platforms, ensuring data is acquired, stored, integrated, and retrieved securely and efficiently to support business operations and decision-making. 2. Data governance – Establishing and enforcing data policies, standards, and practices that ensure data quality, integrity, privacy, and compliance across all IT systems, while leading cross-functional initiatives to align data management with regulatory and strategic requirements. 3. Data architecture – Planning, designing, and modernizing the structural framework for enterprise data systems, integrating emerging technologies and aligning platforms with organizational goals to enable scalable, interoperable, and future-ready data solutions.
If you indicated experience in any of the areas listed above, please describe the specific disciplines you have worked in, how you gained this experience, where it was acquired, and when. This information must also be reflected in the work history section of your application.. [If you answered no, please type N/A in the text box below.]
07
Do you have at least one year of leading IT professionals or consulting as a technical lead?
If you indicated experience in any of the areas listed above, please describe the specific disciplines you have worked in, how you gained this experience, where it was acquired, and when. This information must also be reflected in the work history section of your application.. [If you answered no, please type N/A in the text box below.]
09
Can you commit to being based in our Seattle or Olympia offices for this position?
Please describe how you meet the Desired Qualifications. If you do not, please type N/A in the text box below.
11
As a condition of employment, I understand and agree that I must reside in the state of Washington prior to or on the first day of state employment.
Are you a current or former employee of the state of Washington?
If you answered yes to the question above, what is the agency you are currently or formerly with? If you answered no, please type N/A.
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Please select the option below that best indicates where you heard about this job opportunity.
IT Data Manager
At the Department of Commerce, we’re reimagining what’s possible in government. We’re builders, thinkers, and change-makers, working at the intersection of innovation, community, and impact. From unlocking critical funding to fueling inclusive economic growth, we’re turning big ideas into real-world solutions that uplift people and places.
Our agency’s strength lies in the diversity of our workforce and the breadth of the lived experiences and perspectives employees bring to the work. We believe equity is not just a value but a practice, which is reflected in how we design programs, engage communities, and deliver outcomes. We foster a workplace culture where curiosity is encouraged, bold thinking is welcomed, and collaboration drives our impact.
This job is a commitment to reshape systems so they work better for everyone. If you’re ready to challenge the status quo and build meaningful connections, we want to meet you.
Let’s build what’s next, together.
The Innovation and Technology Division (ITD) at the Department of Commerce supports the agency’s mission by delivering secure, modern, and innovative technology services that drive operational efficiency and digital transformation across all divisions. The division is responsible for maintaining core information technology (IT) infrastructure, supporting enterprise applications, and aligning technical solutions with strategic agency goals.
This position serves as the Information Technology (IT) Data Manager within ITD, reporting directly to the Deputy Chief Information Officer. As an IT Data Manager, this role provides strategic leadership and expert consultation to the CIO, ITD leadership, and agency executives to ensure that enterprise data systems, governance, and analytics capabilities are aligned with Commerce’s strategic priorities and statewide data initiatives.
The IT Division supports the entire agency through three primary sections:
- Digital Innovation & Enterprise Cloud Platforms
- IT Operations
- Enterprise IT Governance and Risk
This position plays a critical role in shaping the agency’s data strategy by coordinating cross-functional data initiatives, aligning data investments with business needs, and ensuring compliance with legislative, regulatory, and privacy requirements. The IT Data Manager also leads the agency’s data governance efforts, ensuring data quality, accessibility, and integrity across systems.
In addition, this position provides oversight and leadership for the data engineering and analytics teams, ensuring consistent application of data management methodologies, resource planning, and performance reporting across all data initiatives. The IT Data Manager supervises a team of data professionals responsible for delivering complex, high-risk, and cross-agency data solutions in alignment with the agency’s strategic plan and enterprise data architecture.
The IT Data Manager is responsible for overseeing the planning, development, implementation, and administration of enterprise data systems that support the acquisition, storage, integration, and retrieval of data across the organization. This position ensures data integrity, availability, and security while aligning data strategies with organizational goals. The role requires advanced technical knowledge, strategic planning, and supervisory responsibilities over professional IT staff.
Duties
Direct the strategic planning, governance, and enterprise-wide coordination of IT data systems by managing teams, resources, and policies that ensure secure, high-quality, and accessible data to support agency-wide decision-making, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
Tasks Include:
- Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the agency’s data governance framework for all IT business systems.
- Oversee the definition and documentation of enterprise data requirements ensuring alignment with Washington State policies and standards.
- Supervise and coordinate cross-divisional collaboration to establish and maintain consistent data governance practices, including data categorization, storage, and classification.
- Manage the development and maintenance of the agency’s enterprise data catalog, including metadata, storage locations, Washington Technology Solutions (WaTech) security classifications, and governance documentation.
- Direct the planning and implementation of metadata standards, data dictionaries, and data mapping for the agency’s data warehouse and core administrative systems.
- Review and approve data sharing agreements and ensure legal compliance, risk mitigation, and appropriate protections for sensitive data.
- Collaborate with the Chief Data Privacy Officer on privacy reviews and guide program staff in defining data collection strategies that align with the Washington State Agency Privacy Principles.
- Design and manage internal data workflows and procedures that support integrated data use across collection, storage, release, and reporting functions.
- Enforce and monitor compliance with digital product and data standards across all agency-approved tools and platforms.
- Lead the development and maintenance of agency-wide data governance and access policies in collaboration with division leadership.
- Manage the technical assistance request process, including staff assignment, workload balancing, and performance monitoring to ensure timely and effective resolution.
Tasks Include:
- Oversee the design, maintenance, and enhancement of the agency’s data strategy and governance in collaboration with the Application Development Manager.
- Manage the preparation, cleaning, transformation, loading, and storage of data across multiple platforms, including enterprise databases, GIS, and business intelligence tools.
- Direct the use of Structured Query Language (SQL), Python, and other data tools to extract, analyze, and report on data from systems such as ESRI ArcGIS, Tableau, Power BI, and Dataverse.
- Lead the development and integration of datasets and dashboards for internal and external reporting, ensuring alignment with business requirements and data governance standards.
- Evaluate and resolve complex data integrity issues, determine appropriate data cleansing strategies, and implement solutions to improve data quality.
- Analyze the impact of changes to data structures, application logic, and design patterns, and document technical recommendations and implementation plans.
- Serve as a liaison between business users and technical teams to translate business needs into functional data solutions.
- Collaborate with program owners, business analysts, and IT developers to ensure that proposed data solutions meet business and technical requirements.
- Provide leadership in planning and designing application enhancements that support efficient data workflows and reporting capabilities.
Tasks Include:
- Lead the development and execution of long-term data architecture strategies that support scalable, secure, and interoperable data systems across the agency.
- Evaluate and recommend new technologies and platforms, such as cloud-based data services, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and data lakes, to enhance data capabilities and performance.
- Oversee the integration of disparate data systems, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, and privacy frameworks.
- Collaborate with IT leadership, business units, and external partners to ensure that data architecture supports current and future business needs.
- Establish and maintain data architecture standards, models, and documentation to guide system development, integration, and modernization efforts.
- Monitor industry trends, regulatory changes, and statewide IT policy to proactively adapt the agency’s data architecture and governance practices.
Required Qualifications:
Eight (8) years of combined professional IT experience in the following IT disciplines:
- Enterprise data management – Designing, implementing, and overseeing organization-wide data systems and platforms, ensuring data is acquired, stored, integrated, and retrieved securely and efficiently to support business operations and decision-making.
- Data governance – Establishing and enforcing data policies, standards, and practices that ensure data quality, integrity, privacy, and compliance across all IT systems, while leading cross-functional initiatives to align data management with regulatory and strategic requirements.
- Data architecture – Planning, designing, and modernizing the structural framework for enterprise data systems, integrating emerging technologies and aligning platforms with organizational goals to enable scalable, interoperable, and future-ready data solutions.
Associate’s degree in IT program or closely related field and six (6) years of recent professional experience listed above.
OR
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Information Technology program or closely related field and four (4) years of recent professional experience listed above.
Experience must include one (1) year of leading IT professionals or consulting as a technical lead, and can be obtained concurrently to other professional experience listed above. Experience in effectively communicating and aiding a diverse set of information technology peers.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in or with Washington State government agencies, with knowledge of statewide IT policies, WaTech standards, and legislative data mandates.
- Valid IT Data Certifications (DAMA-DMBOK, CDMP, etc.)
- Valid IT Certifications (ITIL, MCSE, etc.)
- Azure Trainings/Certifications
- A complete and detailed online application.
- A cover letter (enter online) - that details how your skills and experience make you an ideal candidate for this position
- At least three professional references (enter online).
Supplemental Information
This position may be located anywhere within Washington State though occasional travel to Commerce’s Olympia or Seattle office buildings or in-state travel to attend events or meetings may be required. If selected, you will need to travel to pick up equipment and receive instruction. Many Commerce employees work remotely or have a hybrid schedule.
This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies over the next 60 days.
Technical support is provided by NEOGOV, 855-524-5627 (can't log in, password or email issues, error messages). DES job seeker support may answer general questions regarding the recruiting system at careershelp@des.wa.gov.
Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity
The Washington State Department of Commerce 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 or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application, testing, or interview process or this job announcement in an alternative format may email Human Resources at Human.Resources@commerce.wa.gov. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
Department of Commerce also offers a competitive benefits package including: medical and dental insurance benefits, retirement and deferred compensation plans, 11 paid holidays each year, 14-25 vacation days per year (depending on length of employment), 8 hours of sick leave per month (if full time employed), bereavement leave, an employee assistance program, as well as other benefits. Please see the Benefits Tab for more details.
More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Read About Our Benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.
Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.
Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
Retirement And Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.
Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.
Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.
Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.
Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.
Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.
Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.
Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.
Additional Leave
Leave Sharing
Parental Leave
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay
Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.
Updated 07-21-2025
01
Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
- Yes
- No
Do you now, or will you in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status, etc.) to work legally for our agency in the United States?
- Yes
- No
In the space below, please write a formal cover letter describing your interest and how you meet the specific qualifications for this position.
04
How many years of post-high school equivalent formal education (including college-level coursework, technical and/or vocational education, and/or certification programs.) involving Information Technology program or a closely related field do you have?
- Less than 1 year
- More than 1 year but less than 2 years
- More than 2 years but less than 3 years
- More than 3 years but less than 4 years
- More than 4 years but less than 5 years
- 5 or more years
How many years of professional IT experience in the following IT disciplines do you have: 1. Enterprise data management – Designing, implementing, and overseeing organization-wide data systems and platforms, ensuring data is acquired, stored, integrated, and retrieved securely and efficiently to support business operations and decision-making. 2. Data governance – Establishing and enforcing data policies, standards, and practices that ensure data quality, integrity, privacy, and compliance across all IT systems, while leading cross-functional initiatives to align data management with regulatory and strategic requirements. 3. Data architecture – Planning, designing, and modernizing the structural framework for enterprise data systems, integrating emerging technologies and aligning platforms with organizational goals to enable scalable, interoperable, and future-ready data solutions.
- I do not have this experience
- Less than 1 year
- More than 1 year but less than 2 years
- More than 2 years but less than 3 years
- More than 3 years but less than 4 years
- More than 4 years but less than 5 years
- More than 5 years but less than 6 years
- More than 6 years but less than 7 years
- More than 7 years but less than 8 years
- 8 or more years
If you indicated experience in any of the areas listed above, please describe the specific disciplines you have worked in, how you gained this experience, where it was acquired, and when. This information must also be reflected in the work history section of your application.. [If you answered no, please type N/A in the text box below.]
07
Do you have at least one year of leading IT professionals or consulting as a technical lead?
- Yes
- No
If you indicated experience in any of the areas listed above, please describe the specific disciplines you have worked in, how you gained this experience, where it was acquired, and when. This information must also be reflected in the work history section of your application.. [If you answered no, please type N/A in the text box below.]
09
Can you commit to being based in our Seattle or Olympia offices for this position?
- Yes
- No
Please describe how you meet the Desired Qualifications. If you do not, please type N/A in the text box below.
11
As a condition of employment, I understand and agree that I must reside in the state of Washington prior to or on the first day of state employment.
- Yes
- No
Are you a current or former employee of the state of Washington?
- Yes
- No
If you answered yes to the question above, what is the agency you are currently or formerly with? If you answered no, please type N/A.
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Please select the option below that best indicates where you heard about this job opportunity.
- www.careers.wa.gov
- Aggregate job search website (Indeed.com, Simplyhired.com)
- Department of Commerce website
- Department of Commerce employee
- Social Media (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter)
- Required Question
Salary : $25 - $31