Salary : $78,504.00 - $105,612.00 Annually
Location : Thurston County - Olympia, WA
Job Type: Project (limited duration)
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number:Department: Dept. of Natural Resources
Opening Date: 09/30/2026
Closing Date: 10/14/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Salary Information: The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step
DescriptionWorkday Business Specialist and Enterprise Business Analyst, Management Analyst 5 (MA5)Recruitment #2026-9-P514
Full-time, Project, Represented position (WFSE)
Anticipated Project employment is October 2026 - July 2028
Location: Natural Resources Building- Olympia, WAWork Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and consideredSalary: $6,542.00 - $8,801.00 MonthlyReview of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 10/7/26. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.
Do you have a talent for problem-solving and improving processes to support people's success in achieving business requirements? Do you have a passion for achieving quality results and bringing people along in the journey?
The DNR's Enterprise Performance and Project Management Office (EPPMO) is seeking skilled and energetic individuals to develop and maintain frameworks around business process mapping, analysis, and transformation. The Management Analyst 5 position, Workday Business Specialist, serves as a consultant to management related to health, performance, and status of reengineering business processes to support implementation of, and maximize utilization of, Workday, the selected Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution.
Fluency in basic financial language and accounting principles, business analysis, flexibility and ability to embrace challenges and change, and organizing multiple assignments and deliverables simultaneously are key competencies for success in this role.
Duties Responsibilities:- Establish positive and productive rapport with DNR employees at all levels.
- Collaborate with multi-dimensional teams and lead highly complex and agency-wide efforts to determine necessary Workday functionalities essential to meet DNR business requirements.
- Create documentation relevant for aligning Workday Functionality with DNR business requirements.
- Provide expert advice and consultation to internal and external management and collaborators regarding DNR business practices.
- Lead the effort to identify, analyze, and escalate gaps with Workday functionality not aligned with DNR requirements.
- Analyze alternative solutions and present recommendations for gap resolution to decision makers.
- Provide Region and Division staff support and facilitate knowledge transfer of Workday functionality during project execution and post-go-live sustainment periods.
Qualifications Required Qualifications: You must meet all the Required Qualifications and Competencies to be considered for this position. There are multiple pathways to meet qualifications, such as education, volunteer work, life skills, and experience. Please clearly communicate in your application material that your skills align with the position and qualifications.
- Bachelor's degree in public administration, technology, business administration, or a closely related field AND two (2) years of experience in business analysis and developing requirements, process improvement, and/or performance management;
OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. - Experience in at least two of the following areas:
- business analysis and requirements development
- continuous improvement
- organizational change management
- project management
- performance measurement/management
- preparing and presenting effective and accurate analysis, narrative, statistical, and graphical reports.
- Experience using schedules, timelines, and other graphics to report status and stay on track.
- Experience creating tools and templates, reference material, work plans, proposals, briefings, and training.
- Experience creating, establishing, monitoring, and measuring work plans and working with others to enhance and enable work plan implementation.
- Experience breaking down, sorting, and synthesizing information, identifying trends and key themes, forming accurate conclusions and displaying them through charts and graphics, and developing appropriate action steps and recommendations.
Required Competencies: - Familiarity with basic accounting principles.
- Improve and streamline work processes beyond the specific assignment, focusing on outcomes and taking calculated risks - flexible and able to embrace challenges
and change. - Organize multiple assignments and produce work products that are accurate, thorough, and on time.
- Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.
- Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and public records retention, and requests are followed.
- DNR Core Competencies:
- Personal Accountability
- Value Others
- Compassionate Communication
- Inspire Others
- Commitment to Excellence
Special Requirements and Conditions of Employment:- This position's assigned Duty Station is the Natural Resources Building (NRB) located in Olympia, WA. Standard office environment with an open/low wall environment. Some bending/lifting/reaching to set up and take down workshops.
- Occasional travel to other DNR locations and state agencies may occur quarterly. Travel may be necessary in inclement weather, depending on the time of year.
Desired Qualifications:These qualifications are not required. However, it can help you stand out as a candidate and should be highlighted in your application material.
- Five (5) years of experience in two or more of the following areas:
- business analysis and requirements development
- continuous improvement
- organizational change management
- project management
- performance measurement/management
- preparing and presenting effective and accurate analysis, narrative, statistical, and graphical reports.
- Experience with an Enterprise Resource Planning tool (Workday, for example) with some combination of the following functions:
- Core Financials (including but not limited to Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Allocations, Banking, Financial Accounting, and/or Asset Management)
Human Capital Management
Budget
Procurement
Expanded Financials
- Business analysis, continuous improvement, and/or project management training and certification.
- Fully Competent and proficient with Visio, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI.
- Advanced skill level/proficiency with design, build, and administration of project libraries, lists, and toolkit platforms such as Microsoft SharePoint.
- Advanced skill level/proficiency with design, build, and administration of process improvement approach and projects.
At DNR, we value diversity and inclusion and are committed to hiring the best candidate for the job. Don't let doubts stop you from applying for this position. If you have any questions about the qualifications, please email us at
Supplemental Information Application Requirements:Failure to provide the listed documents may result in disqualification. If you have questions or difficulty attaching these documents, please contact
- Online Application: Apply at (Click on the APPLY button above). You must complete the entire online application to be considered for the position.
- Cover Letter: Your cover letter should be tailored to this job posting. Be sure to highlight your qualifications for this role, directly address the requirements of the position, and explain why you're the best candidate for the job.
- Resume: Your resume should consist of your work history, education, volunteer work, life skills, experience, and any other relevant information associated with the position.
- References: References are optional at the time your application is submitted. Finalists will be asked to provide a list of at least three (3) professional references, to include a current or most recent supervisor, along with telephone numbers.
- Complete All Supplemental Questions: Answers to these questions will be used to evaluate candidates. Please provide comprehensive answers to all questions requiring a text response.
- Important: Do not attach any documents that include photos or private information (Social Security Number, year of birth, etc.).
- Email Communication: Candidates who move forward in the recruitment process may be contacted via email at with interview information/scheduling instructions. Please monitor the email listed in your application materials and check your junk email folder to ensure you receive these communications.
Questions? Please contact Jim Dunivan at /360-480-3438 or email us at
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