IT Data Management - Entry level | Information Services Division | Olympia

State of Washington$69K — $92K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6 years of professional experience in database administration or related fields, OR
  • Associate's degree in Computer Science or related field and 4 years of relevant experience, OR
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field and 2 years of relevant experience
  • Proven experience with SQL Server, SSRS, and data analytics tools
  • Knowledge of agile methodologies and RESTful APIs

Responsibilities

  • Create and enhance reports and dashboards using SSRS, advanced Excel, and Tableau
  • Perform customizations and integrations with COTS solutions
  • Develop interfaces using approved APIs for data integration
  • Identify and resolve incidents in existing code
  • Maintain integrations between third-party platforms for secure data exchange
  • Administer SQL Server environments and support specialized agency platforms
  • Perform SQL coding reviews for security and efficiency

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision coverage for employees and dependents
  • Generous vacation, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness and Tuition Waiver programs
  • Flexible schedules and hybrid telework options
  • Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program
Full Job Description
Salary: $5,756.00 - $7,742.00 Monthly
Location : Thurston County - Tumwater, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number:
Department: Attorney General's Office
Division: Information Services
Opening Date: 07/10/2026
Closing Date: 7/26/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Salary Information: The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step

Description
Position and Salary
The Attorney General's Office is recruiting for a permanent full time IT Data Management - Entry level in the Information Services Division. This position is located in Tumwater, Washington, and is not union-represented.

IT Data Management - Entry level Salary Range (02IT): $69,072 - $92,904 (7/1/2026)
The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the preferred candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
The following stipends may apply based on position requirements:
  • Incumbents assigned to our Seattle office location receive an additional 5% King County Location Pay stipend.
  • Incumbents assigned to a position designated as requiring dual language skills will receive a 5% Dual Language Requirement Pay stipend.

The AGO provides a workplace that is understanding of work-life balance and promotes advancement by offering a wide variety of professional development and growth opportunities.
Excellent benefits
Washington State offers one of the most competitive in the nation, including Medical/Dental/Vision for employees & dependent(s); Vacation, Sick, and Other Leave; 11 Paid Holidays per year; Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) plans; and Life Insurance. Beyond these traditional benefits, we offer Dependent Care Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Deferred Compensation, Employee Recognition Leave, and more. With the goal of employee health and wellness, we also offer:
  • Flexible schedules and part-time/hybrid telework options;
  • A Wellness Program, an Infants in the Workplace Program, and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides counseling, webinar, and other cost-free support resources;
  • Numerous employee-driven affinity groups to foster community and connection, including Bereavement, Elder Care, Parenting, POC, LGBTQ+, Veterans and more. The AGO is a place to belong and make a difference!

About the Information Services Division

The Information Services Division (ISD) provides strategic technology leadership, support and consulting for legal technologies and platforms.

ISD leads the design, development, and delivery of all AGO technology systems and applications, including enterprise infrastructure, voice services and secure network environments. The division also maintains the operations of software and cloud platforms (private and public) to provide AGO staff access to their confidential work product and communications, ensuring solutions are tailored to the AGO's unique legal and operational needs.

ISD has multiple units that provide project management and business analysis service, electronic library services, custom software development, business intelligence, data management services, and eDiscovery litigation technical support. Through rigorous governance and cybersecurity controls, ISD ensures compliance with state governance policies/standards and that all technology services function properly and securely.
Duties and Essential Functions of an IT Data Management - Entry position

This position uses an agile development methodology, innovation, and creativity to complete assignments. This position applies technical programming knowledge to evaluate and develop data driven solutions and interfaces, data transformation, data integrations with third-party platforms, report development and backup database administration services.

The ideal candidate for this position will have demonstrable technical problem-solving skills, the interest and desire to understand complex business processes and data complexity and the desire to learn and grow.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Reporting, Data Analytics & Dashboard Development
  • Create and enhance reports and dashboards for agency staff utilizing SSRS, advanced Excel, and Tableau.
  • Perform customizations and integrations with off-the-shelf (COTS) solutions.
  • Develop interfaces using approved Application Programming Interface (APls) to incorporate data from various data sources and systems into agency databases.
  • Identify root cause and resolve incidents by providing work around and/or fixing bugs in existing code.

Third-Party Platform Integration, Serve as backup SQL Server Database Administrator
  • Develop and maintain integrations between third-party platforms and systems to enable secure and reliable information exchange.
  • Extract, transform, and load data (ETL) from a broad range of sources (on-premises, cloud, and SaaS systems) into data marts, data warehouses, and relational databases.
  • Administer, monitor and support specialized agency platforms, including SQL Server, SQL Reporting Services, SQL Analysis Services, Tableau and Snowflake.
  • Provide SQL coding reviews and recommendations for consistency, security, functionality, and efficiency.

This recruitment announcement may be used to fill multiple open positions for the same classification, in addition to the position(s) listed in this announcement.
Required Qualifications

Six (6) years of professional experience such as database administration, data analytics, dashboard development, developing software, analyzing, installing and/or maintaining computer software applications, hardware that use and rely on databases.

OR

An Associate degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field, and at least four (4) years of experience such as database administration, data analytics, dashboard development, developing software, analyzing, installing and/or maintaining computer software applications that use and rely on databases.

OR

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field; and at least two (2) years of experience such as database administration, data analytics, dashboard development, developing software, analyzing, installing and/or maintaining computer software applications that use rely on databases.

Skills & Abilities

The most competitive candidates will possess the following desired qualifications:

Experience within the past three (3) years with the following programming skills, languages, software and/or programs:
  • Microsoft SQL Server
  • C#, ASP.NET, MVC, JavaScript
  • SQL Reporting Services (SSRS)
  • SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS)
  • SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)
  • SQL and Transact-SQL
  • ETL Technologies
  • SQL Server Management Studio
  • Microsoft Visual Studio
  • Analytic Dashboard Creation (Tableau, Power BI)
  • Agile software development methodologies
  • Restful APIs
  • Version Control Software (Team Foundation Server or equivalent)
  • Analytic Dashboard Creation (Tableau, Power BI)

Application Instructions

In addition to completing the online application, applicants must attach the following documents to their profile in order to be considered for this position:
  • A letter of interest, describing your specific qualifications for the position;
  • A current resume detailing experience and education.

Read the Following Information Completely:
  • Carefully review your application for accuracy, spelling and grammar before submitting.
  • You may not reapply to this posting for 30 days.
  • The initial screening of applications will be solely based on the contents and completeness of the "work experience" and "education" sections of your application in , completeness of the application material submitted, and responses to the supplemental questionnaire.
  • A resume will not substitute for completing the "work experience" section of the application.
  • All information may be verified and documentation may be required.
  • The Washington State Office of the Attorney General does not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov.

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.

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