L&I Internal only - DOSH Performance Management & Innovation Program Analyst (MA4)

Our Mission: Keep Washington Safe and Working! Our Values: Customer Focus, One L&I, Respect, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Learning and Growth, Reliability

This position is ONLY available to current L&I employees

Help Shape the Future of DOSH

Lead. Connect. Innovate. Make an Impact.

What if you could take some of DOSH's biggest priorities, bring the right people together, create a roadmap, and make the change happen?

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I), Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) is looking for a strategic, collaborative, and highly organized professional to join our Performance Management & Innovation Program.

This role is an opportunity to lead complex, division-wide initiatives, connect programs to build collaborative workstreams, modernize how work gets done, and turn DOSH's strategic vision into measurable results.

If you are someone who enjoys taking a complicated problem and asking, "How can we make this work better?", we want to hear from you!

As a Management Analyst 4, you will serve as a senior analytical and project leadership resource supporting DOSH leadership and the DOSH Steering Committee.

You will work across the division to turn strategic priorities into action.

That means bringing together subject-matter experts from different DOSH programs, identifying where their work intersects, building coordinated workstreams, establishing clear goals and milestones, and keeping initiatives moving toward completion.

You will have the opportunity to influence how DOSH plans, prioritizes, implements, evaluates, and sustains important work.

Your work will help DOSH become more connected, efficient, transparent, and innovative, ultimately strengthening our ability to Keep Washington Safe and Working.

We value our employees and their work-life balance by encouraging flexible schedules. This position can be offered with a flexible schedule (4/10’s, 9/80’s, 5/8’s etc.) once fully trained and approved by management.

This position is full-time teleworking with the possibility of an occasional in-office presence needed for meetings, etc. The assigned L&I office is Tumwater, WA.

Learn more about DOSH here: 50 Years of DOSH Lead Strategic Projects That Make a Difference Lead complex, division-wide initiatives that advance DOSH's strategic priorities and improve how the division operates by:

• Serving as a project manager and strategic advisor for high-priority DOSH initiatives.
• Turning strategic priorities into actionable project plans, workstreams, timelines, deliverables, and measurable outcomes.
• Bringing together programs and subject-matter experts to coordinate work, solving complex problems, and keeping initiatives moving forward.
• Identifying risks, barriers, dependencies, and competing priorities and developing solutions to address them.
• Providing leadership with clear analysis, recommendations, and project updates to support decision-making.

Connect Programs & Turn Strategy Into Action Many of DOSH's priorities cross program boundaries. This position will connect the dots and turn big-picture goals into coordinated action. You'll help answer: What needs to change, who needs to be involved, and how do we make it happen by:

• Identifying opportunities to bring programs together around shared priorities to build coordinated workstreams.
• Facilitating collaboration, establishing roles and responsibilities, and building alignment across programs.
• Developing implementation strategies that turn DOSH's vision and strategic priorities into sustainable results.
• Assessing organizational impacts, identifying opportunities, and recommending practical solutions.

Modernize How DOSH Works Lead process improvement and modernization efforts that make DOSH work more efficient, effective, consistent, and sustainable. You'll help DOSH move from "this could work better" to "here's how we're going to improve it" by:

• Evaluating processes and identifying gaps, redundancies, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Applying continuous improvement and Lean principles to complex organizational challenges.
• Facilitating problem-solving and developing improved processes and workflows.
• Lead change efforts that help new processes, tools, and workstreams take hold.

Make Progress Visible Develop tools and systems that give DOSH leaders and project teams a clear picture of work underway across the division. Your work will turn complex information into clear, actionable insight by:

• Developing and maintaining project tracking systems, dashboards, performance measures, and reporting tools.
• Tracking milestones, deliverables, risks, decisions, dependencies, and outcomes across multiple workstreams.
• Providing clear reporting that shows progress, identifies areas needing attention, and connects individual projects to larger strategic priorities.

Lead Steering Committee & Stakeholder Initiatives Serve as the project manager for the DOSH Steering Committee and its subcommittees, helping turn strategic discussions into action by:

• Facilitating meetings, coordinating cross-program participation, and preparing executive briefings and decision materials.
• Tracking strategic decisions, action items, deliverables, and implementation progress.
• Identifying issues requiring leadership attention and ensuring accountability for commitments.
• Coordinating advisory committees and stakeholder initiatives, including the Construction Advisory Committee, Agriculture Safety and Health Forum, and WISHA Advisory Committee.
• Analyzing stakeholder feedback and emerging issues to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for DOSH leadership.

We're Looking for a Connector, Strategist, and Change Leader The person who will thrive in this position is someone who can move comfortably between strategy and execution. You might be a great fit if you:

• See the big picture and the connections others might miss.
• Turn complex or ambiguous challenges into clear plans and action.
• Bring people together and lead effectively through influence, collaboration, and consensus.
• Move easily between strategy and execution, keeping the details moving without losing sight of the goal.
• Challenge the status quo and find smarter, more effective ways to work.
• Use data, communication, and sound judgment to turn ideas into measurable results.

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, law, public health, health administration, or related field AND Four years of experience conducting research and analyzing policies, laws, rules, or regulations.

OR

• A combination of equivalent education and experience conducting research and analyzing policies, laws, rules, or regulations totaling 8 years*.

*College-level education will substitute, year for year, for experience.

*Additional experience will substitute year for year, for education. ALSO

• The ability to take action to learn and grow.
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.
• A current L&I employee.

DESIRED:

• Proven ability to support division-wide initiatives effectively.
• Skilled in researching, analyzing, and drawing insights from data to back recommendations with factual evidence.
• Experience interpreting and applying regulations, policies, and standard operating procedures.
• Experience utilizing continuous improvement methodologies, including Lean practices.
• Experience in developing and executing change management strategies.
• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently.
• Experience in project management and execution.
• Exceptional customer service and organizational capabilities.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in interactions with both internal and external stakeholders.

See all of our current L&I DOSH position openings here: Current L&I DOSH open positions

Research suggests that women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they are confident they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. We strongly encourage all interested individuals to apply, and allow us to evaluate your combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities demonstrated using an intentional equity lens. Things You Need To Know State employees who meet the qualifications will become eligible for a generous retirement package at the end of the employee’s career. Click on the “Benefits” tab to learn more.

At L&I, your voice matters. In addition, L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington's 3.3 million workers. Take a look at this brief video and learn more about why L&I is an employer of choice.

Application process We will contact the top candidates directly to interview for this position. Because we base the selection on information provided by you, it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge, skills, and abilities that address the mandatory and desirable qualifications described in the announcement.

Please include the following documents with your application:

• A cover letter describing specific qualifications.
• A current resume detailing applicable experience and education.
• A list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.

Background Check Notice: Prior to a placement in this position, a background check, including criminal history record will be conducted. Information from your background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining your eligibility to perform the requirements of the position.

Other information

• For positions requiring travel, you must have a valid unrestricted driver's license and have insurance if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business.
• This position is represented by the ­Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
• Candidates who are offered a job with L&I must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.
• The Department of Labor & Industries complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal employment eligibility verification form, I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form on the first day of employment.
• Please note: L&I may use this announcement to fill multiple permanent and/or non-permanent positions.

Did You Know? Washington is America's Top State to live, play, and work, according to U.S. News (2021). Join the L&I team and enjoy all the Evergreen State has to offer.

In addition to offering a positive balance between life and work, L&I provides one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We also believe your voice matters. We value our employees and their work-life balance by encouraging flexible schedules. L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington's 3 million workers.

Veterans Preference

Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach to their application a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as Social Security numbers. For further information, contact L&I’s [email protected].

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer L&I employees come from all walks of life. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

We believe in the importance of recognizing the value each of us contributes to the success of the agency mission. Having a diverse workforce is this agency’s greatest source of strength and knowledge. It is through the combination of talents and abilities that we can pursue finding effective measures to provide the best customer service. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone and we strongly mean everyone.

The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need accommodation in the application process or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call 360-902-5700. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.

You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our award-winning diverse and inclusive organization.

For more Information If you have any questions regarding this job posting, program, or the agency, please contact the recruiter, Lori Hensin (she/her/hers) at [email protected].