Salary : $95,676.00 - $125,544.00 Annually
Location : Thurston County - Olympia, WA
Job Type: Exempt
Job Number: 2026-70
Department: Administrative Office of the Courts
Opening Date: 08/05/2026
Closing Date: 8/19/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
DescriptionJoin a high performing team in support of a transformational software replacement project for the Washington Courts of Limited Jurisdiction (District and Municipal Courts). We are replacing a legacy Case Management System with a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) solution to improve services for the court and probation customers of AOC.
The Courts of Limited Jurisdiction (CLJ-CMS) project is seeking an experienced
Data Migration Specialist to join a high-performing team of technical specialists. This position will work with the project's Business Analysts and Vendor to identify field level data mapping, migrate data from SQL Server and other data sources and convert it over to the COTS products.
This position is responsible for designing, testing, and executing data conversion routines to migrate data from legacy databases into the new COTS database using current ETL tools and best practices. The successful candidate will create and implement automated validation routines to report on and ensure that data quality, integrity, and completeness are maintained. This position will participate in design reviews of high risk, high impact statewide systems and services.
Reporting to the CLJ-CMS Project IT Supervisor, this senior-level position is expected to work independently and has decision making responsibility commensurate with the role.
Administrative Office of the Courts
Senior Data Migration Specialist
(Senior Data Management Specialist)
Courts of Limited Jurisdiction - Case Management System (CLJ-CMS Project)
Information Services Division
POSITION DETAILS
Job #: 2026-70
Status: Project - Limited Duration, Full-Time*
Location: Olympia, Washington
Salary: Range 72: $95,676 - $125,544 per year (DOQ).
Opens: August 5, 2026
Closes: August 19, 2026. AOC reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time but no sooner than seven calendar days after posting.
*Duration: This is a CLJ-CMS project position that is currently funded through December 31, 2027.
WASHINGTON STATE RESIDENCY AND TELEWORK INFORMATION
AOC requires employees to reside in Washington State. Any exceptions must be approved. If you are invited to interview and currently reside outside of Washington State, seek more information about residency requirements from the AOC hiring manager of this recruitment.
This position requires at least two (2) days per week working onsite at AOC facilities
Duties
- Works with project and agency business analysts and technical staff as well as vendor resources to identify field level data mapping, moving data from SQL Server and other data sources and converting it into COTS products.
- Responsible for designing, testing, and executing data conversion routines to migrate data from legacy databases into the new COTS database using current ETL tools and best practices.
- Creates and implements automated validation routines to ensure that data quality, integrity, and completeness are maintained; provide reports as requested.
- Participates in design reviews of high risk, high impact statewide systems and services.
- Responds to customer service requests and provides expert level troubleshooting, problem resolution and consulting.
- Reviews and evaluates work products for accuracy and applicability.
- Performs duties as required.
Qualifications
A combination of education and experience demonstrating a working knowledge of the duties, responsibilities and competencies of the Senior Data Migration Specialist may substitute for the qualifications listed.
A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, OR closely allied field, AND:
- Eight (8) years of experience in a complex information technology environment TO INCLUDE:
- Five (5) years of experience using modern ETL and data cleansing tools, such as: Informatica PowerCenter Designer, Informatica PowerCenter Workflow Manager, Informatica PowerCenter Workflow Monitor, Informatica PowerCenter Repository, and/or SQL 2012 or higher programmable objects.
THE IDEAL APPLICANT WILL ALSO HAVE SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Demonstrates Agency Values:
- Integrity
- Inclusion
- Accountability
- Teamwork
Behavioral Competencies:
- Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
- Good written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to conduct research into data, software, and reporting solutions as required by the business.
- Ability to communicate ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language.
- Highly self-motivated and directed.
- Keen attention to detail.
- Team-oriented and skilled in working within a collaborative environment.
- Tact/diplomacy.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Proficiency in writing SQL queries or other program languages for data verification and quality assurance purposes and creating analysis-ready data tables.
- Experienced or proficient with computer database software, analytical tools, and other programming languages, including SQL, R, Python, HTML, C#, ArcGIS, and/or other IT-related languages or applications
- Experience with Git source control and CI/CD technologies is strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience and expertise in the following:
- T-SQL
- SQL Server
- Data Conversion
- Data Cleansing methodologies
- Experience with Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) processes and tools is highly desirable.
- Able to identify key facts in a range of data; notices when data is inaccurate, incomplete, or needs verification; distinguishes information not pertinent to a decision or solution.
- Breaks down complex information into parts. Sorts and groups data and applies relationships. Sees underlying principles, patterns, or themes in various related information.
- Detailed-oriented, strong organizational skills, and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong initiative-taker with a positive, can-do attitude, with the ability to work independently and as a team member in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines.
- Strong commitment to trust, teamwork, and collaboration principles by demonstrating transparent communication.
- Experience creating meaningful executive-level reports and data dashboard solutions using tools like SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), Power BI, or similar business intelligence platforms.
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both orally and in writing. Must possess the ability to communicate technical information to lay audiences using plain language and communicate effectively and efficiently with skilled technical staff.
- Interpersonal skills to work across divisions and ability to cultivate and maintain effective professional working relationships with co-workers, customers and clients.
- Ability to learn new concepts and skills, absorb and retain new information quickly.
Supplemental Information
HOW TO APPLY
For more information about the position, to review the job description, application submission requirements, supplemental questions, inquire about benefits, or to apply for the position:
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- The workweek may fluctuate depending on workload or agency needs.
- Overnight travel may be required based on business needs.
- This position is not overtime eligible.
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 
