Director of Programs

Note: This recruitment is open until 10/12/2026. Applications will be reviewed daily. The hiring authority reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time. We encourage all to apply as early as possible.

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This position is exempt from civil service rules. Exempt recruitments may close at any time without prior notice. It is in your best interest to apply as soon as possible. For more information, please see WAC .

As a Director of Programs for the Office of Equity, you will drive policy and systems change to help Washingtonians thrive by working with communities and partners across agencies and sectors to build efficient, effective systems that move Washington for All forward. You’ll lead the team that brings this mission to life by overseeing high-impact, complex programs and guiding a talented group to deliver projects that are timely, strategic, and aligned with statutory requirements and core Equity priorities.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape transformative change statewide!

The starting salary offer will be determined based on the successful candidates’ qualifications within the budgeted salary range of $139,992-$150,000 annually.

This is a remote position with schedule flexibility that requires travel in Washington State for meetings, events, and on-site work. The frequency of on-site work varies based on business and operational needs. The Governor’s Office may choose, but is not required, to employ individuals who reside outside of Washington on a case-by-case basis.

The Office of Equity advances policy and systems change (RCW 43.06D.040) to promote a Washington for all. We believe Washingtonians are stronger together and that Washington can be a state where everyone has access to the opportunities, power, and resources (RCW 43.06D.020) they need to thrive. We believe a government of, by, and for the people, where government does its work with people instead of to them, is possible.

We exist to advance a government that meets the unique needs of every community in Washington state by collaborating across agencies, branches, and sectors to create efficient and effective systems that advance a Washington for All.

Everyone in Washington State has full access to the opportunities, power, and resources they need to flourish and achieve their full potential.

To promote equitable access to opportunities, power, and resources across state government that reduce disparities and improve outcomes statewide.

• Access:
  Barrier-free environments so all can participate.
• Belonging:
  Acceptance and support from all, for all.
• Dignity:
  Honor for the sacred nature of every person.
• Equity:
  Access to opportunities, power, and resources.
• Justice:
  Treating people fairly, making things right.
• Love:
  Selfless and giving, seeking to serve and give to others.
• Ubuntu: I am because we are. We are interconnected.

Design and implement internal program and projects systems and workflows that navigate the intersections of policy, community, legislative, and tribal collaboration and engagement, data, communications, accessibility, and program delivery.

• Develop, implement, evaluate, and improve program, project structure, and process for consistent program and project management that can be tailored to meet specific needs.
• Manage ambiguity, competing deadlines, and multi-partner governance processes, while articulating the long-term vision for EQUITY’s external impact.

• Lead, direct, and manage program managers in meeting mandates, building long-term strategies that advance project and program metrics, goals, and…