Workforce Development Lead Training Specialist Management Analyst 5 (MA5) - Olympia

Workforce Development Lead Training Specialist | Management Analyst 5 (MA5)

Our vision is to ensure that "Washington state's children and youth grow up safe and healthythriving physically, emotionally and academically, nurtured by family and community."

Job Title : Workforce Development Lead Training Specialist | Management Analyst 5 (MA5)

Location : Olympia, WA Flexible / Hybrid while this position is primarily remote, the incumbent will also travel for in-person meetings and training that bring variety and connection to the work. Flexible schedules and telework options are available, and you'll join a collaborative, mission-driven team that values racial equity, inclusion, and continuous learning.

Closes : Monday, November 10th, 2025

Salary : $6,414 - $8,628 Monthly

The Workforce Development Lead Training Specialist (Management Analyst 5) is a unique opportunity to lead Licensing Division (LD) staff and community partners through training and workforce development support. This position is critical to supporting the Licensing Division's goal of being an Employer of Choice a place where staff are happy, healthy, and thriving.

The Opportunity : As a Workforce Development Lead Training Specialist (MA5), you will guide the development and delivery of workforce training projects that support and inform licensing practice statewide. You will oversee key projects, manage training initiatives, and provide expertise that supports staff in carrying out the agency's mission and values.

Some of what you'll do :

• Plan evaluate, and consult with WDT leadership, executive leadership, and external partners to identify issues, explore solutions and alternatives through workforce development and training projects.
• Study and analyze data to identify relevant RCW, WAC, Policies, best practices, and expectations from leadership, partners, and community stakeholders to inform implementation strategies for projects.
• Lead and monitor all aspects of the project to ensure tasks are delivered timely within the specified scope.
• Ensure project resource availability.
• Develop and implement a detailed plan to monitor and track project progress.
• Coach and motivate project participants, delegate responsibility, and promote mutual respect and understanding of project partners and stakeholders.
• Report and escalate any areas of risk or project barriers to the Workforce Development and training Administrator.
• Lead the planning, initiation, and delivery of all project elements.
• Direct and assign work to project partners, leads, and others.
• Develop cost estimates, plan, and project future needs of resources.
• Review estimates, expenditures, and progress reports.
• Develop or delegate development of project reports, documents, and executive summaries.
• Review and approve project reports, documents, executive and summaries.
• Confer with the racial equity and social justice (RESJ) advisory group to ensure the project promotes equity in design and function.
• Collaborate with executive leadership, area administrators, supervisors, and program managers to understand business operations and needs for project delivery.

Required Qualifications :

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In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following :

How do I apply? In addition to completing the online application, applicants must attach the following documents to their profile in order to be considered for this position :

Supplemental Information : The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington's children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving. We invite all candidates to join us in our mission to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and / or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway.

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For more information : https : / / wfse.org /

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veteran's Preference MUST attach a copy of their DD214 or NGB Form 22, or other verification of military service. Please black out (redact) the Social Security Number before attaching any documents. For additional information on Veterans' Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligible, click here.

If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment or if you would like to request an accommodation throughout the application / interview process, contact Veronica Jones (Talent Acquisition Specialist) at veronica.jones@dcyf.wa.gov . If you're experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or email support@neogov.com .

Persons needing accommodation in the application process for this announcement in an alternative format may call the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at (360) 664-1960.