State of Washington

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Salary: $75,156.00 - $130,248.00 Annually Location : Thurston County - Olympia, WA Job Type: Exempt Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid Job Number: Leg0079 Department: Joint Legislative Systems Committee Opening Date: 11/26/2025 Closing Date: 12/19/2025 5:00 PM Pacific Description Application screening will begin immediately, so we encourage you to submit your application materials soonOnce a selection has been made, the hiring manager will close the posting. The Opportunity This is a project-based position to assist with the legislative branch's transition to the state's new accounting system. We are seeking an experienced business analyst to join our organization. This role will work alongside our technology teams and business partners to define and test requirements for One Washington (OneWA)-related projects and initiatives. The Legislative Service Center, also known as LEG-TECH, is the dedicated technology solutions provider for the Washington State Legislature. We are a team of committed professionals passionate about technology and providing world-class IT support to our valued customers. We provide a connected Legislature through network services, custom application development and maintenance, hardware and software troubleshooting, and training. Our Mission & Vision LEG-TECH is the nonpartisan technology solutions provider to the Washington State Legislature. Our mission is to provide secure, reliable, and innovative technology solutions with exceptional customer service. We incorporate our values of Respect, Business Excellence, Collaboration, Innovation, and Integrity at every level. Our work is engaging and rewarding, and you'll work with a talented team dedicated to continuous improvement in delivering great products and services! We are based in Olympia, Washington, on the beautiful Capitol campus. LEG-TECH offers a forward-thinking environment that keeps pace with technological and business advances and encourages professional growth through training and project opportunities. Our inclusive working environment supports diversity through equitable policy and practice. This is a great place to grow your career! Duties Some of your tasks will include: • Act as the link between business stakeholders and technical teams, translating high-level business needs into clear, actionable requirements. • Partner with the development team on developing product backlog items that ultimately ensure our solutions meet business needs. • Create current and future-state business process documentation. • Recognize and track business policy and procedure gaps and workarounds. • Independently identify testing needs to ensure changes meet business needs without introducing defects. • Create test cases, test data, and execute test plans for web applications and APIs. • Manage full scope of testing requirements, including but not limited to user acceptance testing, end-to-end testing, and system integration testing. • Update and maintain system documentation. • Support customer questions related to systems and APIs. Qualifications We are interested in candidates who have the following skills and interests: • Five+ years of experience in technology business • Demonstrated experience taking end-to-end ownership of projects without heavy oversight, including system design, implementation, deployment, and monitoring. • Bachelor's Degree or higher in a related field (we will consider equivalent experience) • Working knowledge of Agile methodologies Demonstrated ability to: • Independently facilitate requirements gathering meetings; asking the right questions to ensure the business problems, needs, and requirements are clearly understood. • Achieve mutually agreed-upon outcomes where all stakeholders feel heard and respected. • Collaborate and build relationships within and across teams. • Take initiative and prioritize tasks with good time-management skills. • Deliver fact and evidence-based information in clear and concise communication. OTHER REQUIREMENTS & INFORMATION • Applicants must be a resident of Washington State or willing to relocate. • This is a hybrid work position in Washington State. While a "remote-first" approach is embraced, a coordinated on-site presence may be necessary. • Extended hours and weekend work may be required during the legislative session and special sessions, for pre-session preparations, and during anticipated workload surges. Supplemental Information The salary range for this position is $75,156 - $130,248 annually. The initial salary will be based on relevant knowledge, skills, and experience. The hiring salary will be less than the top of the range. This position is funded through OneWA project funding and is expected to be funded through June 30, 2027, if not longer. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS LEG-TECH offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance; vacation, sick, military, bereavement, and civil leave; eleven paid holidays per year; a state retirement plan; deferred compensation; healthcare flexible spending account; and tuition reimbursement. If you're interested, please submit the following combined into one PDF to • A one-page letter of interest describing your education, experience, qualifications, and attributes. • A résumé detailing education and employers' names, employment length, position titles, and scope of responsibilities. • Answers to these supplemental questions: • Why are you interested in this job? • What is your preferred format for writing acceptance criteria? You are welcome to include your preferred pronoun with your name in your application materials to ensure we address you appropriately throughout the process. If you need reasonable accommodation for the application process or information in an alternative format, please contact LEG-TECH at . LEG-TECH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to maintaining a respectful and inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the state we serve. To find out more about LEG-TECH, please visit our website. More than Just a Paycheck! Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs. Read about our benefits: The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time. Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits. Insurance Benefits Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state. Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts. To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs. Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses. Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction. The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees. Retirement and Deferred Compensation State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site. Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options. Social Security All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system. Public Service Loan Forgiveness If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Holidays Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year. Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information. Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday. Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave. Sick Leave Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave. Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday. Vacation (Annual Leave) Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave. Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday. As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165. Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave. Military Leave Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year. Bereavement Leave Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave. Additional Leave Leave Sharing Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Leave Without Pay Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits. Updated 07-21-2025