Fraud & Risk Manager; WMS

The hiring manager will begin reviewing applications after seven days and may make a hiring decision at any time thereafter. It is in the candidates’ best interest to apply early.

The Department of Revenue (Revenue) Executive division is seeking a dynamic professional with extensive fraud management, risk management, audit, or internal control design/assessment experience to serve as the Fraud & Risk Manager. This position supports the agency‑wide Enterprise Risk Management and Internal Control programs. The incumbent is primarily responsible for designing and overseeing a coordinated enterprise framework and approach for fraud detection, assessment, prevention, investigation, and mitigation strategies to minimize fraud risk exposure to Revenue.

This position serves agency executives and leadership in an oversight and advisory capacity and requires a high degree of collaboration and self‑motivation. As a fraud subject matter expert, the role partners with agency divisions to help assess fraud risks associated with agency‑wide practices and to support proactive control improvements.

The Fraud & Risk Manager will work to build relationships with Department fraud managers and with fraud managers in other Washington state agencies to evolve a community of practice. In addition, this position will develop contacts with fraud specialists at other state revenue agencies to discuss emerging risks and strategies to prevent successful fraud attacks.

Revenue is a dynamic learning organization where you will experience a remarkable work‑life balance, with amazing leadership and talented co‑workers ready and focused to achieve the agency's goals. We value diverse perspectives and life experiences. We employ and serve people of all backgrounds including people of color, immigrants, refugees, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, and veterans. This unique culture of respect promotes a professional family of cohesive groups maximizing potential through opportunity.

We offer a generous benefits package that includes defined benefit retirement plans; health, dental and vision coverage; deferred compensation plans; and, as a public service employee, you may also be eligible for student loan forgiveness.

• Progress the agency’s fraud mitigation maturity, as guided by the established Enterprise Fraud Framework and related fraud maturity model.
• Own and maintain the enterprise fraud risk register in line with the agency’s Enterprise Risk Framework.
• Assess Fraud Mitigation Effectiveness.
• Lead the agency’s response to fraud risk events.
• Provide fraud training and guidance.

• Progress the Agency’s Fraud Mitigation Maturity
  • Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Knowledge
    • Deep understanding of fraud risk management principles, maturity models, and the COSO frameworks.
    • Ability to integrate fraud mitigation with enterprise risk and control systems.
  • Policy Development & Governance
    • Knowledge of how to draft and maintain enterprise‑level policies and guidelines.
    • Ability to translate regulatory or policy expectations into practical operational standards.
  • Analytical Reporting & Communication
    • Strong analytical skills to synthesize data and program reports into meaningful insights.
    • Ability to prepare executive‑level briefings summarizing fraud trends, risk maturity, and outcomes.
• Own and Maintain the Enterprise Fraud Risk Register
  • Risk Identification & Assessment
    • Skill in conducting structured fraud risk assessments, including identifying vulnerabilities and exposure.
    • Understanding of risk scoring methodologies.
    • Ability to classify and describe mitigating controls (e.g., detective, preventive, IT, automated, manual).
  • Root Cause Analysis
    • Ability to identify systemic issues and control weaknesses contributing to fraud risks.
    • Competence in recommending targeted remediation strategies.
• Assess Fraud Mitigation Effectiveness
  • Control Design & Evaluation
    • Ability to assess adequacy of existing controls and help design effective preventive and detective controls.
    • Familiarity with internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO, GAO Green Book).
• Lead the Agency’s Response to Fraud Risk Events
  • Crisis Management & Incident Response
    • Ability to design and…