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Project Analyst (MA4)


Job Location:

Tumwater, WA - USA

Monthly Salary: m 5928 - 7973
Posted: 16 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 13 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description


This opportunity is only open to current Washington State Department of Revenue employees.


Attention Revenue! We are excited to announce an incredible opportunity within our Audit Projects Team as a Management Analyst 4. The Audit Division provides services to taxpayers in a professional respectful and non-intrusive manner auditing businesses to verify reporting accuracy and correct improper reporting.
Duties

The Management Analyst 4 functions independently to plan coordinate and complete varied and complex multi-dimensional projects to meet Audit program objectives.

What you will do:

  • Locate compile and manage complex data as requested by division management.
  • Perform data analytics and provide results using charts graphs Power BI and PowerPoint presentations as appropriate.
  • Produce complex reports (budget performance measures projects etc) for use by diverse groups including highest levels of management.
  • Accumulate data for performance measure monitoring/reporting and coordinate division involvement in Agency Strategic Business Plan.
  • Plan lead and coordinate projects regarding strategic and long-range planning activities (projects frequently have high dollar impact on budget and/or revenue collections).
  • Make recommendations and participate in the development of division strategies.

The Management Analyst 4 will also:
  • Draft and communicate changes to affected Audit staff and ensure any changes are properly documented in division and/or agency manuals and records.
  • Use Lean principles to identify recommend and participate in developing division strategies for process and organizational improvements.
  • Conduct complex research and analysis providing recommendations and consultation to management and participating in decisions regarding multidimensional issues that impact the division agency taxpayers and businesses.
  • Assist in the development maintenance and implementation of divisional guidelines policies and procedures.
  • Assist in the maintenance and posting of content and research tools on Audits SharePoint page.
Qualifications

The required qualifications are key competencies that have been successfully demonstrated through experience or education in the following areas:


Demonstrated ability to plan organize and manage complex analytical workgained through progressively responsible experience coordinating multifaceted projects setting priorities and meeting deadlines.


Proven ability to lead work independently and drive positive changeshown through experience solving complex problems making sound decisions and taking calculated risks in professional settings.


Progressive experience applying advanced communication skills to convey information clearly to individuals at varying organizational levelssupported by experience facilitating meetings building relationships and representing program or agency priorities.


Proven ability to analyze and interpret data from multiple sourcesgained through experience applying technical knowledge objective reasoning and critical thinking to produce recommendations or solutions.


Demonstrated skill using analytical tools and technology including developing or maintaining reports in advanced Excel or Power BIgained through hands on experience supporting business or operational needs.


Progressive experience incorporating new technical knowledge and pursuing continuous learninggained through training professional development or experience applying new skills to improve processes and outcomes.


Demonstrated professional conduct and accountabilityshown through experience maintaining confidentiality modeling respectful and inclusive interactions and consistently representing organizational values in workplace relationships.


Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective internal and external partnerships evidenced by experience networking collaborating across units and supporting team or organizational goals.


The ability to take action to learn and grow:This equity competency identifies people who are curious about themselves and others who take responsibility for knowing their own strengths and weaknesses and who use their 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:This equity competency identifies people who are flexible adaptable customer-service focused and willing and able to empathetically respond to the unique needs of the people they work with and serve.

Uses an equity & inclusive approach:Actively seeks to understand and appreciate the diverse backgrounds perspectives and experiences of colleagues customers and communities. Encourages an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and respected. Uses an equity lens that applies an objective perspective to daily work by considering impacts on the people we serve particularly marginalized groups by actively identifying and removing inequitable barriers.


Preference may be granted to candidates who possess the following:
  • Any combination of professional experience or education such as:

  • Demonstrated professional experience in the above (required) competencies.
  • Bachelors degree in business administration public administration accounting or related field.
  • Four years of experience conducting research and analyzing policies laws rules regulations; OR
  • Comparable combination of graduate education and experience.
  • Additional relevant experience may be substituted year for year for education.


Advanced knowledge of:

  • Microsoft Office tools such as Word Excel PowerBI and PowerPoint.

To be considered
  • Complete the online application in detail.
  • Attach a current resume.
  • Attach a cover letter describing your specific qualifications for this position.

To take advantage of Veterans preferenceplease attach your DD-214 member 4 long form or your NGB-22. Please blackout your social security number and date of birth before attaching.


Questions

Hello my name is Lance and I will be assisting with this announcement. As a 20-year Department of Revenue employee I understand the importance of finding a rewarding career with a work-life balance. At Revenue we pride ourselves in connecting talented individuals with opportunity and would like to answer any questions you have.

Please contact any part of the Staffing team at or give me a call .
Supplemental Information

The Human Resources Division may use referrals from this recruitment to help fill future similar vacancies for six months.

For current Department of Revenue employees and union members of the WPEA current promotion rules will apply if selected.

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the Department of Revenue and the Washington Public Employees Association (WPEA).

The Department of Revenue is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and offer a respectful inclusive culture for people with disabilities as well as members of all protected groups and statuses. We encourage you to apply.

If you need help during the application process please call the Human Resources Office at . Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-.


Required Experience:

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