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Posted: February 18, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Business Intelligence Manager: Internal Only/Hybrid

State of Washington

Employment Security Department

Fresh

Location

Washington, 98504

Salary

$88,092 - $123,312

per year

Closes

February 26, 2026

SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading data analysis and performance tracking for a state workforce development program, helping teams use insights to improve services, meet goals, and manage budgets effectively.

A good fit would be someone with experience in public service who enjoys collaborating with leaders, spotting ways to make operations better, and focusing on customer needs in a large organization.

It's ideal for a strategic thinker passionate about using data to support community job programs.

Key Requirements

  • Experience overseeing program performance and ensuring achievement of strategic goals in a workforce or public service context
  • Strong skills in analyzing operational and performance data to identify improvements and report insights to leaders
  • Ability to develop tools and processes promoting Lean thinking, continuous improvement, and customer-centered service design
  • Proficiency in leading cross-agency initiatives, integrated service delivery, and system-wide problem-solving
  • Organizational and fiscal acumen for managing staffing, budgets, and resource allocation equitably
  • Collaborative leadership to build relationships with regional directors, administrators, and community partners
  • Understanding of workforce development systems, compliance, and funding requirements like WIOA

Full Job Description

This position is open to internal Employment Security Department employees only.


This position is open to internal Employment Security Department employees only.


While this position may be performed anywhere in the state and allows for virtual work, it also requires attending in-person meetings and working onsite when requested.


The ideal candidate for the Business Intelligence Manager role is a strategic thinker who thrives at the intersection of data, operations, and mission-driven public service.

They bring a deep understanding of how to translate complex performance information into actionable insights that strengthen service delivery across a large, multifaceted organization.


With a strong grasp of workforce development systems, they are adept at helping leaders understand and utilize data to meet compliance requirements, achieve performance outcomes, and position the Division to secure and retain critical funding sources.


This individual is a collaborative leader who excels at building strong relationships with Regional Directors, WorkSource Administrators, cross-divisional managers, and community partners.

They are skilled at overseeing program performance, guiding teams in tracking strategic goals, and identifying opportunities for improvement through thoughtful analysis of operational and performance data.

Their approach reflects a commitment to continuous improvement, Lean thinking, and customer-centered service design.

They are comfortable leading cross-agency initiatives, integrated service delivery efforts, and system-wide problem-solving activities that elevate the quality and consistency of services statewide.


A successful candidate also brings strong organizational and fiscal acumen, with the ability to oversee staffing structures, budget allocations, and strategic investments across the Division.

They provide clear, informed guidance to regional leaders on budget management and ensure that resources are deployed equitably and effectively.

Above all, they are a proactive, mission-aligned leader who contributes meaningfully to the Division’s strategic direction and helps ensure that Washington’s workforce system delivers high-quality, customer-focused services that meet the needs of communities across the state.

Requirements


Some of what you’ll do:


  • Oversee WorkSource program performance as it relates to the Agency and Division strategic outcomes and work with the Regional Directors, WorkSource Administrators and Supervisors to ensure the performance goals are achieved


  • Ensure program and regional leaders understand, track and measure progress of Agency and Division contractual, programmatic and strategic goals / objectives


  • Identify and report opportunities for improvement leveraging performance and operational data reporting used across the Division and Agency; analyze status and target information with the WSD Assistant Director of Operations (ADO); identify opportunities for improvement of field operations and/or reporting and tracking tools that drive action/change


  • Develop tools / processes that encourage Lean thinking, continuous improvement, and customer centered service approaches, employee engagement, system integration, and innovation throughout the Division


  • Lead Agency / Division strategic initiatives that have a direct impact on service delivery to customers, including the Human Centered Design and Lean process improvement activities, WIOA integrated service delivery activities, cross-agency engagement efforts (DSHS, DVR, Department of Commerce, L&I, etc.), cross-divisional initiatives aimed at customer value, and ongoing system Lean problem solving and standard work activities


  • In close collaboration with the WSD ADO, ensure organizational staff structure plans/charts are maintained and staffing is managed across the Division for the benefit of the programs and work to be completed/performed; ensure allocation of staffing/budget resources within Division is strategic and equitable


  • Oversee the Division’s budgeting and staffing allocation processes and oversee the Division’s Vacancy Management process; Oversee WorkSource regional strategic expenditures and investments to ensure system standards are achieved.


  • Provide budget consultation to the regional leaders - the Regional Directors (RDs), the Program Operations managers and WorkSource Administrators to ensure good fiscal management of the Division’s resources; ensure Financial Services Division (FSD) support meets Division needs


  • Advise ESD statewide program operations, including program integrity, standard work, performance, and programs integration

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Qualifications


  • Minimum of 2 years of management and people leadership experience


  • Minimum of 5 years of experience designing, implementing, and managing programs


  • Minimum of 5 years of experience working with diverse groups and cross-functional teams


  • Must have strong professional skills in management, operations, communications, strategic thinking, relationship building, budget development and oversight


  • Demonstrated experience leading initiatives that improve outcomes and economic security for marginalized communities


  • Demonstrated experience collecting, analyzing, and reporting data from multiple sources


Knowledge & Competencies:


  • Strong skills in operations, strategic thinking, communication, relationship building, and budget development/oversight


  • Solid understanding of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and Washington’s workforce development system


  • The ability to take action to learn and grow


  • The ability to take action to meet the needs of others


Preferred/Desired Education, Experience, and Competencies:


Demonstrated knowledge of:

  • Human resource fundamentals and collective bargaining agreements


  • Human Centered Design, Lean principles, Change Management


  • Fiscal management principles and procedures


  • Data Analysis / Visualization tools such as MS SQL & PowerBI


Demonstrated ability to:

  • Work effectively with internal and external stakeholders • Communicate complex ideas clearly to non-technical audiences


  • Develop and manage a budget


  • Deliver public presentations


Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:


  • Must be able to pass an Unemployment Insurance (UI) and Paid Family Medical and Leave (PFML) claim and fraud check.


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Additional Information


Our agency's mission and values drive every decision that we make, determine how we interact with others, and are at the core of who we are. We value Access, Love, Belonging, Equity, and Stewardship.

We understand that a work environment that respects your work/life balance is key; that's why many of our positions are eligible for flexible work schedules and teleworking opportunities.

Through support, value, and trust, our employees are empowered to grow and develop into their best self.


Opportunity for All

We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, ethnic, racial, religious, sexual orientation, and gender identity diversity.

Women, racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, people over 40 years of age, people with religious beliefs, veterans or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.

The Employment Security Department is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.


If you are a person needing assistance in the application process, if you need this job announcement in an alternate format, or if you have general questions about this opportunity, please contact Caleb Baldwin or at 253-306-2999 or the Talent Acquisition Team, prior to the position closing.

If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please contact careershelp@des.wa.gov or (360) 664-1960 or toll free (877) 664-1960, Washington Relay 711.


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Posted on NEOGOV: 2/18/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/19/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-washington-5238297