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IT Policy & Planning Senior/Specialist Recruitment #2025-4-6149 Full-time, Permanent, Represented position Location: Natural Resources Building- Olympia, WA

Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered Salary: $7,877.00 - $10,598.00 Monthly Review of applications is ongoing. *We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 4/22/25. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible. *Want to join something GREAT and make a difference? The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity within our Information Technology Division. This position serves as the Agency's highest-level technical specialist for Information Technology (IT) Planning, WaTech Policy Compliance, and process management. Responsible for developing, maintaining, and implementing DNR's activities related to technology policies and procedures in alignment with the WaTech state-wide information technology (IT) policy/standards and state law. This position supports the organization by assisting in activities to develop IT contracts, vendor management, change management, and leading ITD and agency efforts with IT Portfolio and Investments, IT Policy and Process Management. The functions performed by this position enable the organization to invest, develop, and implement IT solutions that support the business units of the Agency. This position works closely with the Chief Information Security Officer and the IT Security Architect to develop/update the agency's IT Security Policy, Plan, Procedures, and Processes. Assists and/or coordinates agency IT audit-related activities, as needed. This position is the agency's highest-level technical specialist in IT planning, policy, and policy compliance in the Information Technology Division, which is responsible for providing agency-wide IT services. This position is functionally attached to the Budget, Policy, and Business Services Team, providing support to the IT Management Team. This position reports to the IT Vendor Manager.

*Required Qualifications: *

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or other related field AND Seven (7) years of relevant professional IT experience; OR An equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Experience developing and writing IT policy, procedures, standards, and documenting processes.
• Experience in IT Portfolio management providing a systemic approach and guidance on IT projects, risk management, investments, and related activities.
• Experience developing and writing IT policy, procedures, standards, and documenting processes for a large organization.
• Experience in IT Portfolio management providing a systemic approach and guidance on IT projects, risk management, investments, and related activities.
• 2 years' experience in public/state policy and standards, managing IT contracts. Policy writing, review, and applying WaTech or other oversight entity standards to IT contracts, qualifies as this experience.
• Experience resolving conflicts with multiple SME's during SOW development or SOW amendment development to successful resolution.
• Ability to provide leadership and advice to IT management, staff, and customers in all aspects of IT Contracting, including reviewing SOWs, providing feedback on deliverables and SOWs, and reviewing for compliance.
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.