Rules and Policy Analyst

Please note: The starting salary offer will be determined based on the successful candidates qualifications within the starting salary range of $79320 - $101004 annually. Please note that there is career salary growth beyond this starting range for the successful candidate.

Hybrid: Our physical office is in Olympia WA.We offer flexible work schedules and locations. This is a hybrid position where most of the work allows for telework. However you will need to travel to in-person activities meetings and events as needed for business purposes.

What youll work on

• Developing and revising civil service rules (Title 357 WAC) for statewide implementation by identifying and analyzing business needs into rulemaking across agencies and institutions.
• Facilitating monthly rule meetings and presenting rule proposals; participating in rule review meetings and preparing rule items for publication.
• Providing expert analysis interpretation and policy guidance on Title 357 WAC in response to inquiries.
• Analyzing and providing complex comparative research of RCWs WACs past precedents legal interpretations Washington State Executive Orders State HR Directives and collective bargaining agreements that involve unique complex/highly complex scenarios and conflicting perspectives to inform rulemaking and policy recommendations.
• Analyzing proposed legislation for impact that may affect programs civil service systems state employees civil service rules and other governmental procedures. Providing written bill analysis and recommendations on proposed legislation.
• Preparing issue briefing papers to inform executive decision-making by conducting comprehensive analysis assessing enterprise-wide implications and providing strategic analysis (risk-based) and policy recommendations.
• Conducting policy impact assessments and quality reviews of HR policies procedures processes and training developed by other state employers to ensure alignment with legal standards and enterprise direction.
• Informing and advising stakeholders regarding rule development and workforce initiatives.
• Maintaining rulemaking files as required under the Administrative Procedure Act.

What you need to bring
Required Qualifications:

• Professional human resources experience that includes independently interpreting and providing consultation and guidance to managers supervisors and employees regarding applicable state and federal rules or laws employer policies collective bargaining agreements and best human resources practices.
• The ability to take action to learn and grow: Curious about self and others takes responsibility for knowing own strengths and weaknesses and uses learning to make government programs and processes more efficient and effective to serve all in Washington.
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others: Flexible adaptable customer-service focused and willing and able to empathetically respond to the unique needs of the people we work with and serve.
  
  

• Six years of professional human resource experience.
• A bachelors degree with an emphasis in business human resources social or organizational behavioral sciences or related field.
• Knowledge and application of state agency or higher education human resource policy development; Washington Administrative Code Revised Code of Washington Collective Bargaining Agreements and the state of Washington personnel systems.
• Experience analyzing the impacts of new legislation and knowledge of the legislative process.
• Knowledge and experience in labor and employee relations.
• Ability to provide advice and consultation based on knowledge and understanding of rules policies laws and guidelines.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects and adjust to shifting priorities.

What we offer:

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 our Recruitment 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 ofdiversity 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 attachall of the following:

• Cover letter:describing your qualifications for this specific position
• Resume: that details your applicable experience and education.
• References:at least three professional references and their current contact information.

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 disability 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.