Project Manager - Economic & Legislative Affairs

Description

What this job is about:

As our Project Manager – Economic & Legislative Affairs, you will lead the day-to-day project management of “Activate 3.8,” a statewide campaign to close the gender wage gap in Washington. Leading up to and during legislative session, this role will support the Program Manager - Operations & Legislative Affairs in planning and executing WSWC’s legislative advocacy.

Who we are:

The Washington State Women’s Commission (WSWC) is the lead state agency charged with ensuring every woman and girl in our state is healthy, safe, prosperous, and empowered to achieve their full potential. WSWC is an executive branch agency represented on the Governor’s cabinet.

What we offer our employees:

• Foster an environment of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We strive to hire, cultivate and retain a competitive workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
• Encourage a healthy life/work balance by offering flexible/alternative work schedules, wellness program, mobile arrangements and telework opportunities.
• Employees (and their families) have coverage options for medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance.
• Opportunity to enroll in state retirement programs and a deferred compensation plan.
• A minimum of 14 days of vacation leave per year and 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

Duties

What you'll do:

• Drive project management of the “Activate 3.8” campaign to execute the Commission’s work on “promoting equal compensation and fairness in employment for women (RCW 43.119.005).”
• Work closely with WSWC’s Communications & Outreach Coordinator, Program Manager – Interagency Coordination, Executive Director, and other team members to design a roadmap for delivering on the four pillars of the campaign (Early Learning, Early Career, Mid Career, Senior Level).
• In consultation with the WSWC team and Executive Director, set measurable goals and time-bound milestones to track progress made by the “Activate 3.8” campaign.
• Collaborate with counterparts in agencies and organizations that are partnering with WSWC on “Activate 3.8” to coordinate their participation and contributions to the campaign.
• Support the agency’s 10 city gender pay equity tour with preparation and on-site coordination.
• Support the Program Manager – Operations & Legislative Affairs leading up to and during legislative session in planning and executing WSWC’s policy advocacy.
• Support the publication and promotion of the agency’s biennial report and strategic plans.

Qualifications

Required:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience in project/program management, administration, public policy, gender/women’s studies, or related field.
• Two (2) years of professional experience working in project/program management, advocacy, legislative affairs, public policy, or other closely related field.*
• Experience drafting and editing professional correspondence, presentations and reports.
• Proficient with Microsoft software products such as Teams, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and SharePoint.

Note: *Additional education or professional certification may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Desired:

• Four (4) years of professional experience working in project/program management, administration, public policy, and/or legislative affairs.
• Project management certification.
• Knowledge of topics and policy issues affecting women’s health, safety, and economic opportunity/security.
• Public sector experience - understanding of the functioning of state government, the legislative system, and individual state agencies.
• Experience researching, developing, and presenting strategy options and recommendations.

Supplemental Information

How to apply:
Click “Apply” at the top of this page to start your application (you can save the application and come back to it, if needed).

IMPORTANT: To be considered for this position, please include the following along with your state application:

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  Letter of interest: describing your specific qualifications for this role.
• Resume: that details your applicable experience and education.
• References: at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.

We will directly contact the top candidates to interview for this position. Because we base our selection on the information you provide, it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge, skills and abilities that address the required and desirable qualifications we described above.

Questions:
For questions about this recruitment or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email Leila Vandiver at TalentAcquisition@ofm.wa.gov. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.

The Office of Financial Management 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, and disabled and Vietnam-era veterans are encouraged to apply. Dial 711 to reach the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf system.