Management Analyst (Management Analyst 5)

Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen

The Department of Ecology is hiring a Management Analyst (Management Analyst 5) within the Financial Services Division.

Location:

• Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA.
• Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

Schedule:

• This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.
• Once the training period is complete, you may telework most of your work time with occasional in-person meetings and activities.
• Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

Application Timeline: 

• Apply by May 3, 2026
• This position will remain open until filled. The agency reserves the right to make a hire at any time after application review begins. Applications received after the date above may not be considered.

Duties

In this role, you will be part of the Contracts and Purchasing Unit in Ecology’s Fiscal Office.  The Contracts and Purchasing Unit is located within the Fiscal Office of the Financial Services Division.  Financial Services provides centralized financial support and management in accounting, budget, contracts, purchasing, and inventory so Ecology can meet its environmental goals and strategic priorities as outlined in the Agency’s Mission and Vision statements. You will work with the Contact and Purchasing Manager to ensure internal Ecology Programs, the Governor, State Auditor, Office of Financial Management, and the Legislature receive accurate information in order to retain confidence in Ecology and Ecology management, to make crucial decisions affecting the environment.

What you will do:

• Develop and lead contracts workgroups to discuss internal processes and training needs for procurements, contracts, interagency agreements, and purchases. 
• Develop and hold agency training courses for internal contract processes and contracting legal requirements. 
• Primary subject matter expert relating to OMWBE Access Equity and DES Supplier Diversity.
• Lead for contracts specialist positions. 
• Subject matter expert and lead to focus on the full array of agency procurement and contract needs from simple low dollar value contracts to complex high value Requests for Proposals. 
• Lead for collecting and reporting of data associated with the Department of Enterprise Services annual IT and Contracts Report.
• Primary subject matter expert and lead for Sole Source & Emergency contracting.

Qualifications

For detailed information on how we calculate experience and responses to other frequently asked questions, please visit our Recruitment website.

Required Qualifications:

Nine (9) years of combined experience and/or education as described below: 

Experience: must include all of the following: 

• Demonstrated knowledge of public procurement laws, regulations, and contracting principles, with the ability to develop, interpret, and apply policy to ensure legally compliant, fiscally responsible, and transparent acquisition outcomes aligned with agency objectives. 

• Proven ability to assess business needs, develop effective acquisition strategies, analyze complex procurement issues, mitigate risk, resolve disputes, and protect agency interests while ensuring fair and competitive processes. 

• Demonstrated skill in evaluating procurement operations and designing policies, procedures, and tools that strengthen compliance, improve efficiency, and promote consistency across contracting functions. 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly convey complex procurement concepts, facilitate interested party engagement, manage competing priorities independently, and exercise sound judgment in stewarding public resources. 

Education: in business administration, public administration, health administration, law, environmental law, finance, economics, statistics, environmental management, environmental or public policy, or a related field. 

Examples of how to qualify:

• 9 years of experience.
• 8 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
• 7 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree).
• 6 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
• 5 years of experience AND a Bachelor’s degree.
• 3 years of experience AND a Master’s degree.
• 2 years of experience AND a Ph.D.

Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:

Must read, sign, and abide by the Financial Services/Fiscal Office Agreement on Confidential Information (Part A) and Internal Control Responsibility (Part B).

Desired Qualifications:

• Ability to provide subject matter expertise, mentoring, and direction to staff and program partners to promote consistent, compliant, and effective contracting and procurement practices.
• Knowledge and ability to implement supplier diversity requirements and provide guidance on equity-focused procurement practices to expand access, ensure accurate reporting, and support inclusive contracting outcomes.
• Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with internal and external partners to support cooperative problem-solving and successful procurement outcomes.
• Demonstrated knowledge in Lean principles.
• Demonstrated experience implementing the fundamentals of project management.

Supplemental Information

Ecology 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.

Application Process

Ecology seeks diverse applicants: We view diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect through a broad lens including race, ethnicity, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, military background, language, education, life experience, physical disability, neurodiversity, and intersectional identities. Qualified job seekers from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

Click “Apply” at the top of this page. Complete the entire application, including full work history and responses to all supplemental questions, and attach:

• Cover letter, describing your interest in and qualifications for this position
• Resume

Because we base our selection on the information you provide, it is in your best interest to complete the application thoroughly. A resume will not substitute for the “work experience” section of the application or vice versa. Applications with blank fields or supplemental question responses with comments such as “see resume” may be considered incomplete.

For detailed application information, please visit our Recruitment website.

Application Attestation: By submitting an application, you are affirming that the information contained in your application and on all attachments is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information, and any false or misleading answers may result in rejection of your application or dismissal if employed.

Need an Accommodation?

If you need reasonable accommodation during the application and/or screening process, including this job announcement in an alternate format:

• Please contact us at 360-407-6186 or careers@ecy.wa.gov
• If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 711 or 1-800-833-6384.

Questions?

• For specific questions about the position location options, schedule, or duties, please contact Lori Gartland at Lori.Gartland@ecy.wa.gov
• If you need assistance applying for this job, are inquiring about the status of your application, would like to request the full position description, or have any other questions, please contact the Recruitment Team at careers@ecy.wa.gov

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology's work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations.

We believe that DEIR is both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued.

Ecology employees may be eligible for the following: Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Vacation, Sick, and other Leave, 11 Paid Holidays per year, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver,  Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP),  Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), Employee Assistance Program, Commute Trip Reduction Incentives, Combined Fund Drive, SmartHealth *Click here for more information

To learn more about Ecology, please visit our website, explore Working at Ecology, check out our Strategic Plan, and connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, or our blog.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.

Collective Bargaining: This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.  

Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.

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