Risk and Emergency Management Analyst; Management Analyst

The Department of Ecology is hiring a Risk and Emergency Management Analyst (Management Analyst
5) within the Administrative Services Division.

• Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA.

• Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

• This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.

• A minimum of one day per week is required in the office. Additionally, in person representation at the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC at Camp Murray) may be needed during emergency activations.

• Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

• Apply by November 11, 2026

• Applications submitted after the date above may not be reviewed unless additional qualified applicants are needed.

In this role, you will serve as a key resource and thought partner on emergency management, enterprise risk, long-range planning, policy development, and business analysis. You will coordinate and support important agency-wide initiatives that strengthen preparedness, continuity, and operational resilience. Your work will contribute to informed decision-making, support executive-level discussions, and help shape statewide planning efforts.

You will use your analytical, policy, and planning skills to develop and maintain emergency management and continuity programs, facilitate enterprise risk assessments, evaluate emerging legislative and operational issues, and support continuous improvement efforts across the agency. This position is well-suited for someone who enjoys working through complex issues, bringing together diverse perspectives, translating information into actionable recommendations, and helping others navigate change and uncertainty.

• Coordinate long-range planning, business and legislative analysis, and process improvement efforts that support the agency's strategic direction and readiness.
• Develop, maintain, and update the agency's Emergency Management and Continuity of Operations (COOP) plans, while partnering with environmental programs and divisions to support their planning activities.
• Provide consultation and recommendations to the Risk and Budget Manager and Administrative Services Director on emergency management, enterprise risk, business continuity, and operational planning.
• Represent the agency on statewide emergency management and continuity work groups, collaborate with partner agencies, and serve as the backup State Agency Liaison to the Military Department's Emergency Management Division.
• Facilitate the agency's Emergency Management Advisory Group (EMAG), coordinating the development of continuity and emergency management work products and communicating recommendations that have statewide significance.
• Coordinate annual reviews and updates of the agency's Enterprise Risk Management Plan and Risk Register, assessing potential gaps and opportunities and providing recommendations to agency leadership.
• Design and deliver training and awareness activities related to emergency management, COOP, and risk procedures for agency staff, managers, and executives, using the Planning, Organization, Equipment, Training, and Exercise (POETE) framework to strengthen organizational capability.
• Support Administrative Services initiatives by aligning continuous improvement efforts, performance measures, and policy updates with agency-wide goals and operational priorities.

For detailed information on how we calculate experience and responses to other frequently asked questions, please visit our Recruitment website.

• Nine years of experience and/or education related to the duties of the position, which includes the following:
  • Strategic Thinking &…