Deputy Director - Office of Enterprise Risk Management; WMS DOH

Deputy Director, Office of Enterprise Risk Management (WMS
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Center for Facilities, Risk and Adjudication - Office of Enterprise Risk Management

This home-based (remote) position is open to Washington residents and those living in Oregon and Idaho only.

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is seeking an experienced leader to serve as the Deputy Director of the Office of Enterprise Risk Management (OERM), within the Center for Facilities, Risk and Adjudication (CFRA).

The Office of Enterprise Risk Management brings together more than 50 FTEs across Public Disclosure, Information Governance and Records Management, Privacy, External Audit and Internal Controls, Enterprise Risk Management, Workplace Safety, and Civil Rights and ADA. Together, these teams help DOH navigate complex challenges and manage risk, safeguard information, promote transparency and accountability, support equitable access, and meet legal and regulatory requirements.

The Deputy Director provides leadership across these varied functions, working closely with the OERM Director and program leaders to coordinate operations, anticipate and address complex challenges, strengthen systems and processes, and translate agency and office priorities into meaningful action. This position serves as a key thought partner to the Director and a core member of the OERM leadership team, with delegated authority to act on behalf of the Director when needed.

This is an opportunity for a strategic and collaborative leader to bring together people, programs, and perspectives to strengthen how this office supports the Department of Health and advances its mission to protect and improve the health of people in Washington.

• Partner with the OERM Director to provide strategic and operational direction, establish priorities, and advance shared goals across OERM.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and coordination across OERM’s diverse programs and functions.
• Translate agency and office priorities into actionable strategies, work plans, and measurable outcomes.
• Serve as the Director’s delegate when needed and provide continuity of leadership across the office.
• Serve as CFRA’s lead subject matter expert for legislative and rule making activities, coordinating CFRA’s response to proposed legislation, and helping program leaders understand and prepare for potential impacts.
• Oversee and manage budget and fiscal activities for OERM.

• Build strong working relationships with executive leaders, program managers, and internal and external partners across DOH.
• Identify opportunities for OERM to work across organizational boundaries and develop coordinated approaches to agency needs.
• Help translate OERM’s expertise into practical guidance and solutions for staff across the agency.
• Represent OERM in agency-wide initiatives, leadership discussions, and strategic projects.

• Provide guidance to program staff and agency leaders as they navigate emerging challenges, competing risks and priorities, and legal, policy, and operational considerations. Facilitate problem-solving and help identify strategic solutions.
• Help ensure OERM programs are well-positioned to support agency compliance with applicable laws, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Strengthen organizational practices that promote accountability, transparency, privacy, civil rights and equitable access, workplace safety, and responsible stewardship of agency resources.
• Anticipate emerging issues and develop strategies to address them proactively.

• Evaluate office-wide systems, processes, and practices to identify and advance…