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State of Washington

Technology Business Management Analyst

State of Washington, Olympia, Washington, United States, 98502

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Salary:

$82,344.00 - $146,784.00 Annually Location :

Thurston County - Olympia, WA Job Type:

Exempt Remote Employment:

Flexible/Hybrid Job Number:

2025-WaTech-7081-06342 Department:

Washington Technology Solutions Division:

SMD ESO Opening Date:

10/03/2025 Closing Date:

10/19/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Description Technology Business Management Analyst

(EMS 3)

This recruitment has been reposted to increase the applicant pool. If you've already applied, you do not need to re-apply.

WaTech: Join an exciting team!

Washington Technology Solutions (WaTech) is a national leader in adopting new, innovative technologies that transform the way Washingtonians receive state services. We provide information technology oversight and central services for Washington state government, all of which makes this an exciting time to join our team of experienced IT professionals. As a part of this agency, you will have a unique opportunity to help advance the latest IT technologies and practices used by state government to meet the needs of Washingtonians. About the position

This position is part of WaTech's Strategy and Management Division (SMD) that provides statewide leadership for IT strategy, governance, and customer experience while also operating critical enterprise services. This position reports to the Enterprise Strategy Manager. As the Technology Business Management Analyst, you will support the enterprise Portfolio Management program and translate the statewide vision into technical architecture, requirements, and deliverables. These deliverables will show the cost, quality, and value of IT services in Washington. You will also use strong management skills to coordinate with other state agencies and promote a collaborative culture across the state's IT community. This collaboration will help agencies work together toward shared IT goals.

Duties Some of what to expect in this role: Serve as the state's top subject matter expert in Technology Business Management Analytics (TBMA). Architect, develop, enhance, revise and promote the decision package (DP) ranking process. Assess the effectiveness of the DP application "Decision Lens" and performance reporting through www.data.wa and assesses effectiveness of the statewide TBM application (Apptio) as the chosen tool. Design, develop, and publish portfolio management and performance metrics databases and reports. Create, test, and maintain conceptual, logical and physical models used for business intelligence as well as managing and maintaining the data repositories of technology portfolio systems. Work with agency executive directors, CIOs, TBMAs and business owners to develop an approach to integrate their agency datasets into the statewide TBM application. Develop, enhance, revise, and promote repeatable, structured methodologies based on knowledge and experience with enterprise financial database and infrastructure systems. Design, create, test, performance, tune and monitor data extract, transform, and load jobs, extract transform load (ETL) into the statewide TBM application (Apptio). Review, test and provide feedback on proposed data models and architecture relating to ETL loads from enterprise systems of records. Operationalize monthly statewide data received from state agencies by loading, validating, and reviewing on a timely basis in Apptio. Accurately import, transform and rationalize data from enterprise system of record such as General Ledger, Fixed Assets, Labor, major information technology (IT) projects and Centralized Application Repository into statewide TBM reporting system database. Qualifications Here's what we're looking for:

Nine years of experience in information technology, that includes:

Five years of experience in IT management and/or governmental IT budgeting/accounting. Five years of experience performing advanced system management and integration of disparate data sets.

A bachelor's degree in either Computer Science, Business Management, Financial Management or a closely related field may substitute for up to four years of the total nine years of experience.

Prior experience with Technology Business Management (TBM). Demonstrable history of professional initiative, business communication, conflict management, human relations, making presentations, negotiating, team building, and working collaboratively with colleagues and external parties. Preference may be granted to applicants with the following:

CPA, MPA, or, MBA with a focus on Information Technology, Budget and/or Accounting. CPA, PGMP, PFMP, or PMP certification. Business and Performance Management -

Ability to manage multiple aspects of the business while meeting organizational goals, financial requirements, strategic priorities, and political considerations. This includes linking technology investments to the business services needed to achieve the agency's mission and goals. Strategic Thinking -

The ability to develop strategic, tactical, and unit plans that support overall organizational goals and objectives. Team Management -

The ability to effectively manage the dynamics of formal and informal internal, external, and mixed workgroups. Self-Management -

The ability to demonstrate decisiveness, self-confidence, and initiative to take required actions to make the organization successful. Analysis and reasoning -

The position is required to capture and integrate multiple databases and datasets to support agencywide analytics reporting on the health of WaTech business services and associated IT investment. Supplemental Information Telework:

This position is approved for telework. However, it is expected to be onsite in our Olympia, Washington office several times a year. We value diversity and different perspectives:

WaTech is committed to providing equal access and opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees. We seek to attract and retain a diverse staff and welcome your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. What WaTech offers:

As an employee of WaTech, you'll have access to an outstanding that includes medical and dental plan options for you and your family, paid leave and holidays, retirement plan options and more. While WaTech is headquartered in Olympia, Washington, which is near some of the country's most , we are able to offer many of our positions telework and flexible schedule options to help support a healthy work-life balance. To learn more about WaTech and what our employees enjoy about working here, please . How to apply:

Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Please select the large "apply" button at the top of this announcement. You may need to create a profile and account in Washington state's automated application system. We invite you to include your name and pronouns in your material to ensure we address you correctly throughout the application process. To be considered for this position you will need to:

Submit a complete

Online Application . Answer all required

Supplemental Questions . Attach a

Letter of Interest

that addresses how your experience qualifies you for this role. Attach a

Resume

that clearly documents the work history, training, and education that makes you a viable and competitive candidate for this position. Attach a separate document with at least

Three Professional References. This should include:

reference name, nature of the relationship (i.e. company and supervisor, coworker, etc.), phone number, and email. References should be individuals you have worked with in the past five years, if possible, and include at least one current, or most recent supervisor. *We will not conduct reference checks without your signed release.

Note:

Applications without the requested information identified above or containing supplemental question responses with comments such as "see resume" may lead to your application being disqualified from consideration.

Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach 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 to their application. (Please redact any personally identifiable data such as social security number prior to submittal.) Conditions of employment:

This position requires a background check. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position and is a continued condition of employment. Recruitment process:

First round of application assessments will be conducted seven days after the initial job posting date. The hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time after the initial seven-day job posting date during the recruitment process. It is to the applicant's advantage to apply as early as possible. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions. Contact us:

For inquiries about this position, please contact

Rebekah Wilkes

at

(360) 407-8646

or email

r

ecruitment@watech.wa.gov. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or for an alternative format may contact Human Resources at (360) 407-8242 or .Persons of disability or those who are deaf or hard of hearing can call the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388. WaTech complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal 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. More than Just a Paycheck! Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits: The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note:

If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note:

Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave) Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Note:

Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for

exempt

employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave Leave Sharing

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

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Please select the option that best describes how you meet the required qualifications:

I have nine years of experience in Information Technology. I have a bachelor's degree in computer science, Business Management, Financial Management or a closely related field AND five years of information technology experience. I do not have the required experience and/or education, but I am willing to learn.

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Please explain in detail how you gained the experience in question #1. If this does not apply, type N/A. 03

Do you have five years of experience in IT management and/or governmental IT budgeting/accounting?

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Please briefly explain how you gained the experience in question #3. If this does not apply, type N/A. 05

Do you have five years of experience performing advanced system management and integration of disparate data sets?

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Please explain in detail how you gained the experience in question #5. If this does not apply, type N/A. 07

Do you have prior experience with Technology Business Management (TBM)?

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Please explain in detail how you gained the experience in question #7. If this does not apply, type N/A. 09

Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status or F1 OPT etc.)?

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How did you learn about this WaTech opportunity? Select all that apply.

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