Business Process Reengineering Specialist (3-4 Open Positions)

Thurston County, WA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 87000 - 135000

Posted on: 15 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Please note:The starting salary offer will be determined based on the successful candidates qualifications within the budgeted salary range of $87000-$135000 annually. However there is the potential for longevity growth and salary progression for the individual once employed.

Why work for OFM
TheOffice of Financial Management (OFM) serves as the backbone of Washington state government. Our mission is to make our state a better place by connecting people budgets policies data and systems for state agencies and the Legislature. Our team includes budget advisors researchers and other experts all dedicated public servants working towards an equitable future for every Washingtonian.

If you want to play a key role in enhancing how state government serves its citizens youve found the right place. Join us in making a meaningful difference for every Washingtonian!

The job opportunity
Join Washington States transformation journey as a Business Process Re-Engineering (BPR) Specialist with OFMs One Washington programan ambitious multi-phase initiative modernizing how the state manages finance procurement budgeting and human capital through the implementation of Workdays Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) this pivotal role you will partner directly with state agencies through the Agency Readiness Team Cohort Model to assess the impacts of changes identify operational gaps and re-engineer policies processes and procedures to ensure seamless continuity of business and financial operations at go-live. Reporting to the Cohort Lead you will apply both strategic insight and hands-on process redesign expertise to help agencies navigate complex transformation align business practices with future-state technology and drive successful statewide adoption of Washingtons next-generation ERP solution.

*This position is eligible to frequently telework the majority of the time and is typically not required to report on-site. If required on-site your supervisor will make every effort to notify you at least 1 week in advance except in emergency or urgent situations. The default assigned work location of all One Washington positions both on-site and telework-eligible positions within the State of Washington.

Duties

One Washington(OneWA) led by the Office of Financial Management is an enterprise-wide transformation project focused on replacing 1960s-era technology with a cloud-based solution for finance procurement budget HR and payroll processes utilizing Workday technology. OneWA is a long-term yet extremely fast-paced project anticipated to fully implement all phases by 2030. The projects core business hours are Monday through Friday and all project positions are full-time. We offer some flexibility in schedules oriented around core business hours with prior supervisory approval. However it is very common to regularly work beyond the typical 40-hour work week to meet the rigorous operational needs and business deliverables required for the go-live timelines.

What youll work on:

Consult with agencies to document current-state business processes policies and procedures; compare them against future-state Workday processes; and support readiness activities that ensure continuity of business operations at go-live.
Establish communicate and coordinate clear project priorities with agencies and enterprise partners in alignment with the OneWA Agency Readiness Cohort model and the programs agency-centric roadmap.
Facilitate re-engineering of agency business processes by guiding agency-appointed representatives through redesign efforts recommending industry best practices and ensuring alignment with Workday functionality.
Perform change impact and gap analyses to identify differences between current and future processes assess downstream policy and procedural implications and support agencies in developing actionable plans to address required changes.
Provide consultative support to translate agency needs into process policy and procedural requirements and ensure agencies have the appropriate documentation in place for a successful transition to Workday.
Partner closely with internal functional technical testing and change management teams to ensure cross-functional alignment timely issue resolution and coordinated support for agencies throughout readiness activities.
Develop solutions to complex cross-cohort challenges by developing tools in collaboration with other BPR Specialists program staff and agency project teams.
Leverage change management and continuous improvement methodologies to support adoption streamline processes and enhance operational effectiveness.
Analyze and monitor project risks and issues communicate concerns early and develop risk mitigation plans aligned with OneWAs Ways of Working valuesincluding transparency collaboration agility and constructive escalation.
Facilitate regular meetings with agency stakeholders and cross-functional OneWA workstreams to communicate expectations provide progress updates identify barriers and maintain shared commitment to program success.
Ensure re-engineered processes align with policies regulatory requirements and internal control standards validating all recommendations against existing or in-development policies and procedures.

Qualifications

What we need you to bring
Required Qualifications:

Background in leading or supporting business process reengineering efforts including documenting end-to-end business processes and process maps; conducting current- and future-state analyses; and performing gap analyses using industry standards and best practices.
Experience with consulting with agency or business representatives to gather customer requirements assess existing processes identify improvement opportunities and recommend industry best practices tools and solutions aligned with enterprise and agency goals.
Understanding of change management and continuous improvement methodologies to support the adoption of redesigned business processes and improve operational effectiveness.
Experience with ensuring redesigned business processes comply with organizational policies internal controls financial processes system integrations and regulatory requirements.
Adept at analyzing and reporting project risks and issues and developing and implementing mitigation strategies in a collaborative environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel Word PowerPoint SharePoint and Visio.

Desired Qualifications:

Bachelors or masters degree in accounting business administration finance organizational development computer science information systems or a closely allied field
Possesses in-depth familiarity with Washington State laws regulations and administrative/accounting policies and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
Experience with an ERP implementation project across all phases (requirements gathering design development deployment training and measuring effectiveness)
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Certification
Lean Six Sigma Green or Yellow Belt
Business processing mapping certification
Facilitation training/certification
Change management certification (Prosci/ADKAR)

Supplemental Information

At OFM we foster a culture of integrity innovation inclusion and belonging. We value both learned and lived experiences believing that diversity makes us stronger. To support your health and well-being we offer a variety of benefit programs for our employees.

Please visit ourRecruitment Page for a full list of benefits available to employees. Heres a quick glance at some of the unique benefits that OFM offers:

An environment of diversity equity inclusion and belonging
Medical Dental Vision and Life Insurance
12 paid holidays 14 paid vacation days (minimum) and 12 days of sick leave per year
State retirement programs

Application Process:
Once youve decided to apply for a state government job youll complete an online application to showcase your qualifications. Keep in mind that once you submit the application a real person will read it. We do not use AI or other technology that screens your application and rejects it. Please ensure that you provide clear and detailed information about your work history allowing your qualifications to be accurately assessed. We will contact the top candidates directly to schedule interviews. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process please call 7-1-1 or 1-.

Your application will not be considered complete and sent to the hiring teams for review unless you attach all of the following:

Cover letter:describing your experience skills and contributions you will bring to this leadership role along with the values you will bring to the team and organization if you are chosen for this position.
Resume:that details your applicable experience and education.
References:At least three professional references with current phone numbers.

Questions:
OFMs Staff ASL interpreter is available to all deaf and hard-of-hearing applicants. For questions about this recruitment or to request a reasonable accommodation in the application or interview process please email us at .

The Office of Financial Management 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 with disabilities persons over 40 years of age and disabled and Vietnam-era veterans are encouraged to apply.

This position is exempt from civil service rules.

For more information please see WAC.

Required Experience:

DescriptionPlease note:The starting salary offer will be determined based on the successful candidates qualifications within the budgeted salary range of $87000-$135000 annually. However there is the potential for longevity growth and salary progression for the individual once employed.Why work for ...