Salary: $99,300.00 - $133,608.00 Annually
Location : Thurston County - Olympia, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number:
Department: Dept of Children, Youth, and Families
Division: Information Technology
Opening Date: 08/11/2026
Closing Date: 8/25/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Job Title: IT Project Management (Senior/Specialist) Olympia

Location: Thurston County - Olympia, Washington (Hybrid)

Closes: August 25th, 2026

Salary: $99,300.00 - $133,608.00 Annually
The Opportunity:

This position provides senior-level project management services for complex IT development, enhancement, maintenance, and infrastructure projects that support enterprise-level and mission-critical systems directly impacting public health and safety. Drawing on advance knowledge, independent judgement, and industry best practices, the role ensures effective application of project management standards throughout the project life cycle. It involves close collaboration with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to ensure project success from initiation to completion.
Some of what you will get to do:

• Assemble and lead project teams through the complete project lifecycle.
• Apply project management processes, tools, and best practices to assigned projects.
• Identify project stakeholders and develop project stakeholder registers in collaboration with project sponsor(s).
• Work with project Sponsor(s) to identify and allocate resources necessary for achieving project goals.
• Manage testing and quality assurance depending on system complexity, risk and impact.
• Provide leadership, guidance and mentoring to teams in the values, principles and practices of Agile and Scrum.
• Ensure Agile Teams follow established DCYF Agile practices.
• Provide leadership in team development, productivity, and process improvement.
• Promote team empowerment, ensuring that each team member is fully engaged in the project and making a meaningful contribution.
• Work with other Scrum Masters to increase the effectiveness of the application of Scrum within the IT department.

Required Qualifications:

Seven (7) years of relevant experience in the field of information technology, such as managing projects, consulting, analyzing, designing, programming, installing and/or maintaining computer software applications, hardware, telecommunications or network infrastructure equipment, or providing customer/technical support.
OR

A bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, data management, information systems or related field from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) or the Council for Higher Education (CHEA) AND five (5) years of experience with progressively increasing responsibilities

AND

• The ability to take action to learn and grow
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

Additional Qualifications:

• Senior-level project management experience leading the end-to-end implementation and supporting the ongoing operations and maintenance of complex enterprise information systems, including ERP or comparable agency-wide systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills include mentoring, coaching, collaborating, and team building.
• Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills and an ability to effectively manage and prioritize competing demands.
• Advanced knowledge of both Agile and traditional project management principles and practices and the ability "to blend them together.
• Experience leading complex SQL Server upgrade initiatives and managing domain migration projects in state government or large public sector IT environments.

*Experience may be gained concurrently.
Preferred Qualifications:

• Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Manager Professional (PMP) Certification.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM).
• Experience with production support processes and procedures.
• Experience managing data, analytics, or AI-related Initiatives.
• Understanding of risks associated with AI systems (e.g., bias, data quality, transparency).
• Experience working with vendors providing AI or analytics services (e.g., IBM, Accenture).
• Infrastructure & technical certifications. e.g. SQL Server/Database Administrator or equivalent.
• Experience with Washington State policies and procedures regarding IT projects.

How do I apply?Complete your applicant profile on careers.wa.gov and attach the following documents:

• Current resume detailing experience and education.
• Letter of Interest that details how you meet the qualifications for the position.

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 h