Statewide Impact Consultant

Were looking for a Statewide Impact Consultant who is a thoughtful experienced professional to partner with state agencies to make meaningful lasting changes in how government worksso that everyone has fair access to opportunities and resources. This role is centered on advancing equity across state government by helping reduce disparities and improve outcomes for communities across Washington.

As a Statewide Impact Consultant youll build and continuously refine an approach for providing consultation services that are practical responsive and grounded in real-world agency needs. Youll serve as a trusted advisor on equitable systems change offering clear actionable guidance while building strong collaborative relationships across agencies statewide partners and national networks. Youll also design and deliver training tools and technical assistance that help agencies turn ideas into action.

A key part of the work involves leading complex cross-agency projectsbringing people together managing competing priorities and helping organizations navigate change in a way that is thoughtful and sustainable. This is a role for someone who is comfortable working across systems values relationship-building and is committed to supporting government in better serving all communities.

• Access:Barrier-free environments so all can participate.
• Belonging:Acceptance and support from all for all.
• Dignity:Honor for the sacred nature of every person.
• Equity:Access to opportunities power and resources.
• Justice:Treating people fairly making things right.
• Love:Selfless and giving seeking to serve and give to others.
• Ubuntu:I am because we are. We are interconnected.

1. Develop implement and continuously improve a framework for providing consultation services in alignment with the Office of Equitys mission and scope of work.
2. Serve as a strategic leader and subject matter expert on equitable systems change and design providing consultation guidance and support to agencies and facilitating relational partnerships across the enterprise.
   • Consult with agencies in all aspects of agency decision making including service delivery program development policy development and budgeting (RCW 43.06D.040 (1)(a)).
   • Facilitate the statewide process of designing implementing and managing programs aimed at improving community conditions and outcomes for everyone in Washington.
   • Provide guidance on how to elevate integrate institutionalize fund and manage equity throughout the enterprise.
   • Support agency strategic planning and the definition of agency-specific goals and performance measures in alignment with the statewide goals as defined by the 15 Statewide Impact Areas.
   • Facilitate information exchange and collaboration across the enterprise centered around each of the 11 Impact Service Lines and the definition of agency-specific goals related to the internal operations of the agency and enterprise.
3. Design develop and implement training technical assistance and resources to assist state agencies in advancing policy and systems change.
   • Assist agencies with the successful implementation of the requirements under Executive Order 22-04 including supporting all aspects of creating a full Impact team developing tools resources and training and supporting performance tracking and results.
   • Collaborate with Statewide Equity Analysts develop assessment tools for agencies to use in the development and evaluation of agency programs services policies and budgets (RCW 43.06D.040 (1)(a)(iii)).
   • Communicate equity assessment and tools to state agencies in an effective and accessible way using plain language (in review and assess the agencys current organizational practices challenges and opportunities.
   • Analyze all new mandates (Executive Orders and Laws) and provide guidance to agencies on how to implement them in accordance with RCW 43.06D.040 and EO 22-04.
4. Lead the implementation of complex programs and projects effectively managing change within and across multiple organizations.
   • Support enterprise change efforts by identifying leverage points fostering shared understanding of goals and advising agencies through complex organizational transitions.
   • Help cultivate a culture of accountability and transparency by illuminating systemic and human impacts of agency practices and encouraging agency-led reflection and improvement.
   • Promote meaningful engagement practices that center equity belonging and accessibility across enterprise contracting systems and relationships.
   • Promote a culture of co-creation by modeling respectful dialogue collaboration and transparent communication practices.
   • Promote meaningful engagement practices that center equity belonging and accessibility across enterprise contracting systems and relationships.
   • Align statewide strategies with the evolving policy landscape and external advocacy efforts ensuring alignment and coherence.

1. Consult with organizations to implement monitor and improve complex programs and projects that include multiple collaborators and external partners. Help organizations translate vision to strategy and implement action plans to achieve goals with clear transparent timelines. Advise leaders teams and organizations on policy organizational change or program design.
2. Lead the implementation of complex projects and programs effectively managing change within and across multiple organizations.
3. Envision design and execute strategies that transform organizational systems policies or practices to improve outcomes and advance equity. Translate complex problems into actionable sustainable solutions that drive measurable impact.
4. Convene empower and sustain diverse teams communities and partners to co-create solutions. Collaborate with internal and external partners and share responsibility accountability and ownership of outcomes. Promote cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables.
5. Identify patterns interdependencies and root causes within systems that create or sustain inequities. Develop and tests new ideas models or approaches that improve how systems function or deliver value to people and communities.
6. Lead with authenticity and transparency to build trust model vulnerability and create inclusive and courageous spaces for dialogue and collaboration.
7. Clearly communicate with all audiences by writing in plain language and presenting complex information in clear accessible ways.
8. Adapt to changing business needs conditions and work responsibilities and adjust approaches to reach solutions or achieve results in dynamic situations.
9. Take action to learn and grow by seeking new knowledge and perspectives reflecting on personal strengths and growth areas and applying learning to improve processes relationships and outcomes in service to all people of Washington.
10. Take action to meet the needs of others by showing empathy flexibility and cultural awareness; listening to understand diverse perspectives; and adapting communication services and solutions to ensure access inclusion and positive outcomes for all people of Washington.

1. Educate others on the underlying context of systemic oppression (past and present) and respond to resistance in a clear direct manner.
2. Lead change to remove barriers in policies processes and practices with unwavering principles and without regard for your personal comfort.
3. Advocate for the lived experiences perspectives and needs of others to improve government services and their impact on people and communities.
4. Model cultural competence humility and responsiveness and cultivate a culture of belonging where each person feels their full real self is accepted respected and reflected.