IT Automation Engineer

Full Job Description

Who We Are

In response to deaths resulting from encounters with law enforcement and the community’s demand for change, the Washington State Legislature created a new, first-of-its-kind agency: the Office of Independent Investigations (OII).

This new agency was formed in 2021 and operates under the requirements of the law, in which investigations involving the use of deadly force must be truly independent of the involved law enforcement agency.

Our mission is to conduct fair, thorough, transparent, and competent investigations of incidents involving the use of deadly force.

This approach to investigations removes conflicts of interest, improves accountability and transparency, and renews the public’s confidence.

Through these efforts, we strengthen relationships between law enforcement and the community, build public trust, and promote effective policing.

Reporting to the Data and Technology Manager, the IT Automation Engineer supports the mission of OII by designing, implementing, and maintaining automated workflows and secure system integrations that improve the efficiency, reliability, and interoperability of the agency’s digital platforms.

This role develops automation using Microsoft Power Platform, manages workflow orchestration, and maintains integrations between cloud services, content management systems, and specialized investigative technology platforms.

The position is critical to enabling secure information exchange, modernizing agency operations, and ensuring that systems operate reliably and in compliance with CJIS and other state and federal data security requirements.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Workflow Automation Development & Platform Administration

• Design, implement, and maintain automated workflows that improve operational efficiency and reduce manual processes across agency systems.
• Develop workflow automation using Microsoft Power Platform (Power Automate) and related cloud automation services.
• Monitor and maintain automation processes, resolving workflow issues and continuously improving reliability and performance.
• Document automation architecture, workflows, and operational procedures to support maintainability and audit readiness.

Cloud Integration & Data Pipeline Management

• Design and maintain secure integrations between cloud platforms, SaaS applications, and internal systems using APIs and integration services.
• Build and maintain automated data pipelines that move and synchronize data between operational systems, document management platforms, and analytics tools.
• Ensure integrations support reliable system interoperability while meeting agency security and data governance standards.

Content & Document Management Systems

• Administer and support the agency’s content and document management platforms.
• Develop automated document routing, approval workflows, and records management processes.
• Ensure document management systems support secure information sharing and comply with state records retention and compliance requirements.

Third-Party Platform Integration & Administration

• Administer and support specialized agency platforms, including investigative technology systems, case management systems, and digital evidence platforms.
• Maintain integrations between third-party platforms and systems to enable secure and reliable information exchange.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal technology teams to troubleshoot issues and maintain system performance.

System Monitoring, Support & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor the performance of automation workflows, integrations, and platform services.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues affecting automation processes and system integrations.
• Maintain operational documentation and support continuous improvement of automation and integration capabilities

Required / Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and maintaining automated workflows using Microsoft
• Power Platform, including Power Automate and related services.
• Experience developing and managing system integrations using APIs, RESTful services, or middleware, including connections between enterprise systems, cloud platforms, and SaaS applications.
• Knowledge of cloud-based platforms such as Microsoft Azure, Azure Government, AWS GovCloud, or similar, including system configuration, platform administration, and secure integration.
• Skill in designing and maintaining automated data workflows and ETL processes using tools such as Azure Data Factory to support data ingestion, transformation, and reporting.
• Working knowledge of SQL, NoSQL, and database administration to manage structured and unstructured operational data across integrated systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues affecting workflow automation, cloud platform integrations, and enterprise data pipelines to ensure operational reliability.

Desired Qualifications

• Microsoft Certifications such as:
  • CJIS Security Awareness Certification or experience working with criminal justice data systems

• Azure Data Engineer Associate (DP-203)
• Power Platform Functional Consultant (PL-200)
• Power BI Data Analyst (PL-300)
• Power Platform Developer (PL-400)
• Power Platform Solution Architect (PL-600)
• Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104)
• Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure (AZ-204)

• Experience administering or automating Content Management (ECM) platforms such as Laserfiche or similar document management systems.
• Knowledge of case management systems, digital evidence platforms, and forensic data analysis tools.
• Familiarity with CJIS security policies, role-based access control, and state-specific data privacy laws.

How to Apply

Interested? We would love to hear from you. Click “Apply” at the top of this page to start your application (you can save the application and return to it if needed). In your submission, please include:

• A letter of interest describing why you are interested in the opportunity and how your qualifications relate to the position.
• A current resume detailing your applicable experience and qualifications.
• Three professional references with current contact information, including telephone number and email address.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and top applicants will be contacted for interviews.

Because we base our selection on the information you provide, we recommend submitting a tailored resume outlining the knowledge, skills, and abilities you possess that address the qualifications described above.

To be considered for this position, candidates must meet the required/minimum qualifications.

Questions?

For questions about this recruitment or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email 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 the Governor is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects diversity in cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons over 40 years of age, and disabled and Vietnam-era veterans are encouraged to apply.

Special Note: This position is exempt from civil service rules.

For more information, please see WAC 357-19-195.