Management Analyst - OneWA Project​/Non

Overview

Are you skilled at analyzing complex financial data and translating it into clear insights that help guide organizational decision‑making? Are you someone who thrives on ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in financial reporting and business processes? And would you enjoy a role where your work will help guide the agency in making sound financial and operational decisions? If this sounds exciting to you, the role of Management Analyst 3 at the Department of Retirement Systems may be the perfect opportunity for you!

This is a project role funded through June 2026 with the potential to be extended through June 2027.

This recruitment will remain open until filled. Applicants who apply by 11:59 PM (PST) on Sunday, December 14, 2025, will get first consideration.

We are seeking a detail‑oriented and skilled Management Analyst 3 who will play a key role in supporting the Department of Retirement Systems' financial reporting operations. In this role you will analyze business processes, provide consultation, and support readiness activities related to statewide system changes, including the One Washington (OneWA) project. You will be part of the Financial Reporting team, where your expertise will help ensure that DRS continues to provide accurate, timely, and compliant financial information to support our mission of serving Washington's public servants.

This is a unique opportunity to apply your financial and analytical expertise in a role that combines strategic planning, problem‑solving, and training development and delivery.

Some of what you'll do includes:

• Analyzing management and business issues, processes, and data to provide informed recommendations and solutions.
• Gathering and documenting requirements for financial systems and business processes to support agency readiness for OneWA and other statewide initiatives.
• Serving as a subject matter expert and representing the business on work groups and project teams.
• Developing and delivering business processes and procedures training to ensure staff understand and comply with operational requirements.
• Organizing and leading project teams in conducting research, formulating recommendations, and coordinating implementation of strategic initiatives.
• Monitoring proposed or pending changes in programs, laws, and regulations to assess potential impact on agency operations and recommend appropriate actions.
• Collaborating with financial reporting and fiscal office staff to ensure accuracy, compliance, and operational effectiveness across reporting functions.
• Using process improvement to facilitate the collection and analysis of information to assist management identify and plan business process changes.

NOTE: After effectively demonstrating the ability to perform work independently, you may be eligible to telework up to three (3) days per week, at the discretion of the Appointing Authority and with a telework agreement in place. You must live within a reasonable commuting distance to the DRS building in Tumwater, WA, and must be willing and able to adjust your telework schedule whenever necessary to complete work assignments, attend mandatory meetings, trainings, etc.

What we're looking for (required qualifications):

• Demonstrated experience preparing, reconciling, and analyzing worksheets, reports, and data;
• Proven ability to understand, interpret, and apply complex financial/accounting practices, requirements, and regulations;

The above experience is typically gained through at least four (4) years of full‑time professional accounting experience (experience in governmental accounting is highly desired). A bachelor's degree in accounting or closely allied field may substitute for up to two (2) years of experience. Experience can be gained through various combinations of professional employment and volunteer/personal experience.

• Proven ability to monitor, interpret and apply complex state and federal rules and regulations;
• Demonstrated experience analyzing business processes and identifying solutions due to organizational, management or technological change;
• Demonstrated experience developing and/or improving business processes;
• Demonst…