Salary : $116,400.00 - $142,464.00 Annually
Location : Thurston County - Olympia, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 26DOT-HQ-0W019
Department: Dept. of Transportation
Division: Headquarters
Opening Date: 09/17/2026
Closing Date: 10/5/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Description
The Opportunity

WSDOT's Multimodal Planning and Data Division (MPDD) is seeking a strategic and innovative leader to manage the resources, personnel, and operations responsible for producing geospatial and roadway data and enterprise GIS services that support decision-making across the agency and transportation system. Serving as the GIS & Roadway Data Office Manager, you will provide strategic governance and direction for WSDOT's geospatial and roadway data assets, oversee enterprise GIS services and roadway data operations, and ensure the timely, accurate, secure, and effective management and reporting of critical data, including information required by the Federal Highway Administration for federal-aid highway funding. In this role, you will collaborate with internal and external partners, including city, county, regional, state and federal agencies and tribes, to advance the accessibility, reliability, and value of transportation data. Our top candidates will possess technical expertise in GIS and roadway data systems, management and leadership skills, and the ability to build effective partnerships and lead multidisciplinary teams.
What to Expect

The GIS & Roadway Data Office provides strategic governance and operational management of WSDOT's core geospatial and roadway data assets and related technologies, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Linear Referencing Systems (LRS), the Highway Performance Monitoring System (HPMS), and the Model Inventory of Roadway Elements (MIRE). The Office also provides enterprise GIS services, including project management, business analysis, application and solution development, map and geoprocessing services, technical coordination, and user support. This position serves as the highest-level manager for the Office and leads 19 information technology and transportation planning professionals across five teams: GIS Data, GIS Services, Application Development, Project Management, and Highway Performance Monitoring System.
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the GIS & Roadway Data Office Manager will:

• Provide strategic governance of geospatial and roadway data. Establish strategic long-term plans and policies for developing, processing, disseminating and using geospatial and roadway data. Identify and advance initiatives to improve the value and accessibility of the Division's geospatial and roadway data assetsMake geospatial and roadway data and GIS infrastructure decisions for WSDOT, working collaboratively with the Technology Services Division and geospatial and roadway data users. Work collaboratively with federal and state agencies, metropolitan planning organizations, regional transportation planning organizations, counties, cities, and tribes to coordinate GIS services and address data sharing and uniformity issues.
• Manage geospatial and roadway data operations. Establish policies, procedures, and methodologies for collecting, processing, analyzing, and managing geospatial and roadway data. Oversee the compilation and development of metadata for geospatial and roadway data assets, including the 24K LRS, city limits, functional classification, all public roads, HPMS, and MIRE. Make tactical decisions regarding the management, processing, storage and reporting of geospatial data to various customers.
• Lead enterprise GIS services. Oversee custom application development services, software support and maintenance, helpdesk support, map production and stewardship, and the deployment, maintenance and operations of GIS software, services, and server architecture.
• Manage federal roadway data reporting. Oversee the timely, complete, and accurate reporting of required roadway and traffic data to the Federal Highway Administration annually. Coordinate with local governments to collect required data. Lead system modernization efforts.
• Manage staff and administer resources. Align team activities with legal requirements and agency vision and goals. Oversee a $6 million biennial budget. Recruit and hire, assign work, coach and develop staff.

Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity, the following competencies are required:

• Transportation & Geospatial Data: Expert knowledge of policies and practices related to geospatial and roadway data collection, processing, analysis, reporting and cartographic production
• Management & Leadership: Advanced knowledge and skill leading a diverse professional workforce and managing operations and programs involving first- or second-level supervisors, including establishing priorities, balancing competing resource needs, managing workflows, hiring and developing staff, managing performance, fostering team development, resolving conflicts, and supporting effective service delivery.
• Transportation Agency Operations & Business Practices: Basic knowledge of transportation agency business functions, operations, and priorities sufficient to recognize opportunities to advance GIS and roadway data program objectives and ensure technical and professional resources are effectively developed and applied.
• Budget, Procurement, & Project Management: Basic knowledge of and skill in applying budgetary and operational management practices to effectively steward program resources and delivery quality products and services that meet customer needs including: budget development, expenditure control, procurement, contracting, purchasing, project management, and change management.
• IT Operations & Interagency Coordination: Basic knowledge of IT operations, project delivery practices, and policies and procedures for interagency coordination related to statewide GIS management and support.
• Technical & Business Communication: Skill in communicating effectively across technical and business contexts; translating business needs into effective technical solutions; explaining geospatial concepts, capabilities, and limitations to varied audiences; building consensus; minimizing conflict; and working productively with diverse audiences.
• Growth Mindset & Service-Oriented: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth. Takes action to meet the needs of others.

*To review the full Position Description, please follow the directions in the Contact Us section of this posting.
Important Notes

• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
• In addition to base salary, employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on the type, duties, or location of the position. For union-represented positions, more information on other forms of compensation can be found in the applicable Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found in of the Washington Administrative Code.
• This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options. Occasional travel is required to meet with internal and external stakeholders.

• Paid Leave - In addition to 12 paid holidays, full-time employees earn up to 25 paid vacation days per year!
  Tuition Assistance - Permanent employees have several options for assistance with education expenses, including tuition reimbursement programs, government discounts at participating colleges throughout the state, and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
• Plan For Your Future - WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options. Employees also have their choice of state retirement programs, and much more. Go to for more information.

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How to Apply

Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore, it is very important that the "Work Experience" portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible.

In order to be considered for this opportunity, please include the following with your online application:

• An attached Resume outlining (in reverse chronological order) your experience to date.
• An attached Cover Letter that further explains your qualifications and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role.
• Contact details for a minimum of three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job-related competencies. NOTE: This information may be entered in the "References" section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment.

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Contact Us
For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter at . Please be sure to reference 26DOT-HQ-0W019 in the subject line.
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.

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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
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