Deputy Director for Integrated Eligibility Enrollment Program IEE
Deputy Director for Integrated Eligibility Enrollment Program IEE
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Deputy Director for Integrated Eligibility & Enrollment Program (IE&E) (EMS 4
Washington Technology Solutions: Leading the Way in Technology and Business Modernization!
Join the WaTech team and play a key role in helping state agencies deliver essential services to millions of Washingtonians every day. WaTech offers a wide range of services including project oversight cybersecurity data privacy programming cloud services web development and more. By working with us youll have the opportunity to drive innovative technology strategies and enhance the delivery of critical services across the state.
About the position
The Deputy Director for Integrated Eligibility & Enrollment Program is a unique position in that it is a part of WaTechs Directors Office reporting to the Chief of Staff to the State Chief Information Officer (CIO). However it is funded through the Health and Human Services Enterprise Coalition (HHS Coalition). This position supports the HHS Coalition goals of removing barriers to clients access to benefits and improving equitable access and outcomes for all. The IE&E Program is made up of multiple projects that work in unison to form a program to deliver on the goals and objectives as approved and directed by HHS Coalition leadership. In coordination with the Program Sponsor and the Chief of Staff this position is responsible for providing leadership and direction to the IE&E leadership team that is comprised of both state staff and vendor resources matrixed from the seven agencies that make up the HHS Coalition. In this role you will navigate the complexities of federal and statelevel policies budgets and governance structures.
Duties
Some of what to expect with this role:
- Provide direction and leadership duties in close collaboration with the IE&E Executive Director to core program and project leaders including setting performance goals.
- Collaborate with the WaTech Director and State CIO and the WaTech Chief of Staff to review monitor and manage the Program budget and schedule and each projects budgets and schedules.
- Provide leadership at the program and projects level to ensure individual project efforts accomplish the stated objectives and align with the overall goals and direction of the IE&E Program. Ensure business transformation efforts human centered design values and the development and information technology advancements are integrated throughout the IE&E Program activities.
- Support the executive leadership team in designing implementing maintaining and supporting a strong transparent and effective governance process and program.
- Set expectations of the program management office to ensure adequate project control processes and documentation are in place and actively managed and monitored.
- Coordinate with IE&E leadership to communicate issues decisions and questions raised by HHS Coalition governance state executive leadership including the Governors Office and Office of Financial Management (OFM) as well as legislators and committee staffers.
- Assist with the preparation and participate in various interested parties meetings to include but is no not limited to: Program and project steering committees user groups labor and tribal and relations Technology Services Board HHS Coalition governance committee meetings strategic planning meetings etc. to ensure risks actions issues and decisions are raised and addressed in a timely manner.
- Participate and make final recommendations to Program and HHS Coalition governance as well as project Executive Sponsors when challenging decisions or issues exist impacting the scope schedule or budget and determines best course of action to take; ultimately resulting in the Programs success and maximizing outcomes for those served by HHS Coalition agencies.
- Participate facilitate and lead both business and technical project teams work groups committees and governance groups for example.
- Perform strong vendor and contract management and actively manage the resources matrixed to the IE&E Program
Qualifications
Heres what were looking for:
- 14 years of combined senior and or executive level work experience leading efforts to improve organizational development and business operations for a large multifunction organization. *A bachelors degree in social sciences public policy human resources management organizational development applied behavioral sciences business administration or related field may substitute for up to four years of the required experience.
- Experience leading large projects or programs managing resources in a matrixed organization structure.
- Experience working effectively with all levels of an organization oneonone development and team development.
- Articulate and persuasive communicator facilitator and collaborator in writing and orally.
- Excellent active listening skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to respect and civility in the workplace.
- Demonstrated commitment to organizational success.
- Demonstrated knowledge of project management principles and controls.
- Highly developed interpersonal communication skills.
Preference may be granted to applicants with the following:
- A masters degree in public administration organizational development applied behavioral sciences human resources management business administration information technology or related field.
- 10 years mid or highlevel management experience that includes responsibilities over broad ranging diverse and complex business operations and/or issues advising and influencing leadership decisions and supervising.
- Experience with legislative process and highlevel stakeholder engagements preparing and facilitating communication materials.
- Experience with human centered design organizational change management agile development and project management controls including MS Project schedules.
- PMI Certification.
- Capable and confident decision maker and problem solver that drives towards action and outcomes.
- Knowledge of human centered design principles and a passion to design and deliver business and technology solutions to serve those that seek and receive IE&E Program services.
- Familiarity with state budgeting practices and processes as well as contract development and state procurement practices and experience.
Supplemental Information
Telework:While this position is approved for telework. However there is an expectation that this position will work frequently from WaTech office space as agreed to with direct supervisor.
We value diversity and different perspectives:
WaTech is committed to providing equal access and opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees. We seek to attract and retain a diverse staff and welcome your experiences perspectives and unique identity.
What WaTech Offers:
As an employee of WaTech youll have access to an outstanding employee benefits package that includes medical and dental plan options for you and your family paid leave and holidays retirement plan options and more.
While WaTech is headquartered in Olympia Washington which is near some of the countrys most scenic national parkswe are able to offer many of our positions telework and flexible schedule options to help support a healthy worklife balance.
To learn more about WaTech and what our employees enjoy about working here please visit our website.
How to apply:
Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Please select the large apply button at the top of this announcement. You may need to create a profile and account in Washington states automated application system.We invite you to include your name and pronouns in your material to ensure we address you correctly throughout the application process.
To be considered for this position you will need to:
- Submit acompleteOnline Application.
- AnswerallrequiredSupplemental Questions.
- Attach aLetter of Interestthat addresses how your experience qualifies you for this role.
- Attach aResumethat clearly documents the work history training and education that makes you a viable and competitive candidate for this position.
- Attach a separate document with at leastThree Professional References. This should include:Reference name nature of the relationship (i.e. company and supervisor coworker etc. phone number and email. References should be individuals you have worked with in the past five years if possible and include at least one current or most recent supervisor. *We will not conduct reference checks without your signed release.
Note:Applications without the requested information identified above or containing supplemental question responses with comments such as see resume may lead to your application being disqualified from consideration.
Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach a copy of their DD214 (Member 4 copy) NGB 22 or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. (Please redact any personally identifiable data such as social security number prior to submittal.
Recruitment process:
First round of application assessments will be conducted seven days after the initial job posting date. The hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time after the initial sevenday job posting date during the recruitment process. It is to the applicants advantage to apply as early as possible. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions.
Contact us:For inquiries about this position please contact Rebekah Wilkesat or email to
Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or for an alternative format may contact Human Resources ator .Persons of disability or those who are deaf or hard of hearing can call the Washington Relay Service by dialing 711 or. WaTech complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal Form I9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form on the first day of employment.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
