State of Washington

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Why work for OFM The Office of Financial Management (OFM)serves as the backbone of Washington state government. Our mission is to make our state a better place by connecting people, budgets, policies, data, and systems for state agencies and the Legislature. Our team includes budget advisors, researchers, and other experts, all dedicated public servants working towards an equitable future for every Washingtonian. If you want to play a key role in enhancing how state government serves its citizens, you’ve found the right place. Join us in making a meaningful difference for every Washingtonian! The job opportunity The One Washington Communications team is seeking a dynamic Communications Specialist to support statewide transformation by leading the creation of communication resources across all workstreams. In this role you'll play a critical part in ensuring timely, clear, and accurate information sharing between the project team and state agencies impacted by the implementation of Workday, a modern enterprise system. As the Communications Specialist will collaborate closely with internal experts from Agency Readiness, Functional, Technology, and Project Management teams to gain a deep understanding of program operations and Workday functionality. You will translate complex technical and project-related subject matter into clear and accessible communications tailored to diverse audiences. The communication will support both outbound (project-to-agency) and inbound (agency-to-project) messaging, ensuring stakeholders are informed and aligned. Your objective in this position is to enable effective communication that supports the successful implementation of Workday on time, within scope, and within budget. • This position is eligible to frequently telework the majority of the time and is typically not required to report on-site. If required on-site, then your supervisor will do their best to make every effort to notify you at least 1 week in advance, with the exception of emergency/urgent situations. The default assigned work location of all One Washington project positions – both on-site and telework eligible positions – is within the State of Washington, *specifically at one of our two duty stations based in Olympia. One Washington (OneWA), led by the Office of Financial Management, is an enterprise-wide transformation project focused on replacing 1960s-era technology with a cloud-based solution for finance, procurement, budget, HR, and payroll processes, utilizing Workday technology. OneWA is a long-term, yet extremely fast-paced project anticipated to fully implement all phases by 2030. The project’s core business hours are Monday through Friday, all project positions are full-time, and we offer some flexibility in schedules oriented around core business hours with prior supervisory approval. However, it is very common to regularly work beyond the typical 40-hour work week to meet the rigorous operational needs and business deliverables required for the go-live timelines. What you'll work on • Prepare, edit and distribute written, visual and verbal project communication products tied to milestones in the project schedule • Monitor both the project schedule and integrated program schedule (IPS) and coordinate with the Communications Manager to report on communication project metrics • Monitor frequently asked questions (FAQs) and themes for agency engagement in partnership with the Agency Readiness workstream leads and updates agency resources accordingly • Offer proposed communication strategy or campaign updates to the Communications Manager based upon FAQs and themes • Complete project communication product requests as assigned by the One Washington Communications Manager • Partner with IT and finance subject matter experts to ensure clear and concise communication is provided to various audiences regarding the Workday implementation • Write and edit newsletter articles for the One Washington newsletter and website paying special attention to plain-speaking technical and financial jargon for a diverse audience • Monitor and update project workstream information on the public-facing One Washington website • Prepare, edit and distribute recurring project communications including weekly email updates to state agency partners • Prepare and edit internal communication resources utilizing the existing branding and style guides for distribution by the Communications Manager and/or • Communications Director including, but not limited to: • Program templates for visual meeting aids • Program templates for written reports • Program templates for standard email language • Talking points • Weekly leadership message • Website update requests • Provides Outlook assistance, training and oversight for the general One Washington Outlook account and individual workstream shared accounts What we need you to bring Required Qualifications • Professional work experience in journalism, marketing, communications, public relations, or closely allied field • Communication and Public Relations Expertise • Excellent organizational, writing (especially for web content), verbal and presentation skills. • Expertise in public relations and building relationships. • Ability to develop and implement communications strategies and evaluate their effectiveness. • Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of people. • Excellent organizational, writing (especially for web content), verbal and presentation skills. • Expertise in public relations and building relationships. • Ability to develop and implement communications strategies and evaluate their effectiveness. • Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of people. • Strong analytical skills: ability to look at all aspects of a situation and determine the appropriate message to be communicated. • Strong writing and editing skills; ability to quickly produce written materials that are clear, concise, inviting to read and effective in communicating the desired message. • Presentation and public speaking abilities. Desired Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, public relations, English, journalism, communications, marketing or related • Four (4) years of professional experience in journalism, marketing, communications, public relations, or closely allied field • Any professional communications certifications (such as Accredited Business Communicator (ABC), Strategic Communication • Management Professional (SCMP), and Communication Management Professional (CMP) etc.) • Understanding of the functioning of state government, the legislative system and individual state agencies • Experience with the political/legislative process; experience may include researching and providing information for testimony before legislative or other government committee • Knowledge of quality improvement tools and processes • Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite What we offer At OFM, we foster a culture of integrity, innovation, inclusion, and belonging. We value both learned and lived experiences, believing that diversity makes us stronger. To support your health and well-being, we offer a variety of benefit programs for our employees. Please visit our Recruitment Page for a full list of benefits available to employees. Here’s a quick glance at some of the unique benefits that OFM offers: • An environment of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging • Tuition reimbursement • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance • 12 paid holidays, 14 paid vacation days (minimum), and 12 days of sick leave per year • State retirement programs Application Process: Once you’ve decided to apply for a state government job, you’ll complete an online application to showcase your qualifications. Keep in mind that once you submit the application, a real person is going to read it. We do not use AI or other technology that screens your application and rejects it. Please be sure to provide clear and detailed information about your work history so your qualifications can be accurately assessed. We will contact the top candidates directly to schedule interviews. If you need reasonable accommodation in applying, please call 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384. Your application will not be considered complete and sent to the hiring teams for review, unless you attach all of the following: • Cover letter: describing your experience, skills, and contributions you will bring to this leadership role, along with the values you will bring to the team and organization if you are chosen for this position. • Resume: that details your applicable experience and education. • References: At least three professional references with current phone numbers. Questions: OFM's Staff ASL interpreter is available to all deaf and hard of hearing applicants. For questions about this recruitment or to request a reasonable accommodation in the application or interview process, please email us at TalentAcquisition@ofm.wa.gov. The Office of Financial Management is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, and disabled and Vietnam-era veterans are encouraged to apply. This position is exempt from civil service rules. For more information, please see WAC 357-19-195.