DSHS ESA DCS Management Analyst 5

DSHS ESA DCS Management Analyst 5 - Business Risk Analyst

TheEconomic Services Administration(ESA)Division of Child Support(DCS) is seeking aBusiness Risk Analyst to join our team in Olympia WA.

In this role youll help the Division meet its goals by promoting and implementing a consistent risk-based approach allowing the division to identify prioritize and manage business risks to ensure efficient resource allocation and safeguard confidential information. Youll also serve as a subject matter expert to headquarters and field offices offering consultation on tools methods and best practices for analyzing evaluating treating and monitoring risks across the organization.

Additionally you will serve as the background check coordinator for the division managing and reviewing background checks administering the SharePoint site participating in regular audits and corresponding with law enforcement prospective candidates and current employees.



Some of what you will do:

• Lead the development and implementation of a division-wide risk-based approach in alignment with federal and state regulations as well as organizational priorities.
• Identify research and document recommendations to help the Child Support Program address business risks in a modern technology-enabled environment.
• Function as the subject matter expert for employees and leadership groups in identifying analyzing evaluating treating and monitoring risks throughout the full risk assessment lifecycle.
• Develop and manage timelines to address business risks tied to program performance ensuring targets and deadlines are consistently met.
• Conduct ongoing risk assessments and produce comprehensive reports that highlight root causes projections and emerging trends.
• Manage background check program for the division ensuring consistent practices timely renewals and effective process improvements.
• Manage background check submissions reviews audits and communications while supporting employees and contractors through the process.
• Provide senior-level representation and support on Department Administration and Division-wide projects workgroups and cross-functional initiatives.
• Collaborate with Division partners to design strategies and processes that strengthen workforce planning succession management continuity of operations and overall organizational effectiveness.

• Communicate complex or technical information clearly and simply using strong listening writing and collaboration skills to support cross-agency partnership.
• Prepare and guide employees in applying risk-based thinking methodologies and tools to improve decision-making and program outcomes.
• Apply advanced analytical skills to interpret quantitative and qualitative data identify key themes draw accurate conclusions and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Demonstrate systemic thinking by recognizing opportunities to streamline processes improve outcomes and approach challenges with creativity and innovation.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external partners by anticipating needs understanding organizational dynamics and delivering responsive customer-focused solutions.
• Manage multiple projects and competing priorities by developing clear work plans monitoring progress and ensuring high-quality timely results.
• Maintain confidentiality uphold equity and inclusion principles and use audit results and statewide data to inform sound decisions and identify training or policy needs.

• Conducting research
• Analyzing policies laws rules or regulations
• Conducting business analysis and developing requirements
• Leading business projects
• Managing business operations
• Business policy development
• Supervising

• Experience conducting business analysis for risk management process improvement performance measurement project management portfolio management and preparing narrative and statistical reports.
• Strong ability to convene multi-disciplinary teams and coordinate discussions on complex and challenging multi-system issues.
• Proficient utilizing the risk management lifecycle to address business risks.
• Experience managing multiple projects within budget and time constraints.
• Demonstrated ability to administer the lifecycle of a program from creation through implementation and optimization.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office including Excel SharePoint Outlook Word PowerPoint and OneNote.

• An updated resume
  
• A letter of interest/cover letter
• Three professional references with current contact 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 applicants 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 drivers license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

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