• Job Description

  Req#: 5275157
  Salary: $115,000.00 - $133,000.00 Annually
  Location : Thurston County - Olympia, WA
  Job Type: Exempt
  Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
  Job Number: 2026-01673
  Department: Office of Financial Management
  Division: State Human Resources
  Opening Date: 03/20/2026
  Closing Date: 4/2/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
  
  Description
  Note: These positions are time-limited, expected to conclude on April 1, 2027Don't wait, applications are reviewed daily! We reserve the right to close this job posting at any time once a sufficient number of qualified candidates are identified, so we encourage you to apply early.
  
  Hybrid: Our physical office is in Olympia, WA. We offer flexible work schedules and locations. This is a hybrid position where most of the work allows teleworking. However, you must reside in the state of Washington and travel to in-person activities, meetings, and events as needed for business purposes.
  
  Why work for OFM
  The 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
  We are seeking a Compensation Policy and Planning Analyst to support the development and implementation of statewide compensation, benefits, and labor relations strategies aligned with organizational priorities. In this role, you will apply knowledge of agency functions and budget considerations across program areas while partnering with internal stakeholders to conduct compensation surveys and inform policy decisions.
  
  You will be responsible for developing and administering compensation, benefits, and HR policies for represented and non-represented employees, including performing complex financial modeling, analyzing data, and researching best practices to support equitable outcomes. You will also collaborate with cross-agency partners to address complex compensation issues and provide expert insight into policy development and analytical models.
  What you'll work on
  • Prepare comprehensive fiscal analyses on complex and varied compensation issues and present expert recommendations on policy and budget implications for an assigned portfolio.
  • Complete critical, time-sensitive projects, generate reports/documents, perform validation of compensation or benefits models, and track and report related compensation policy work.
  • Develop plans to administer and participate in the administration of state compensation, benefits, and labor relations policies and strategies that promote or ensure consistency and uniformity statewide.
  • Advise and consult with agency leadership, managers, human resources, labor relations, and budget staff on consistent and equitable interpretation and application of compensation and benefit components of labor agreements.
  • Provide expert witness testimony on financial analyses and classification impacts in interest arbitration proceedings, as required by the portfolio.
  • Provide consultation and expertise to State HR in the design and implementation of the State of Washington's compensation structures.
  • Participate in advancing new strategic initiatives or offering alternative strategies and recommendations.
  • Analyze proposed legislation, leads/completes fiscal note analysis; provides compensation expertise and information to the Governor's Office and legislative staff upon request.
  • Expand knowledge of state classification and compensation tools, resources, and best practices by consulting and collaborating with stakeholders.
  • Partner with the lead salary survey Compensation Policy and Planning Analyst to track and monitor all ad hoc and planned surveys responded to by State HR. Recommends participation in surveys based on the value of the data to the organization. Collaborate with coworkers on responses to ad hoc survey requests.
  
  What we need you to bring
  Required Qualifications:
  • Demonstrated understanding of government organization, administrative procedures, governmental functions, departmental policies, collective bargaining agreement provisions, and the general principles of labor relations.
  • Skill in conducting financial modeling, compensation, and benefit practices and strategies.
  • Familiarity with principles and practices of effective human resources management and WA state budget processes and organization.
  • Ability to use human resource applications, and ability to articulate business needs between colleagues and with technical staff in order to implement or update system functionality to aid in financial analysis, as well as implement policy outcomes.
  • Prior knowledge of compensation and benefit survey methodologies and best practices.
  • Working experience with creating and presenting accurate, complex financial information, analysis, and research to technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Experience analyzing and absorbing compensation, benefit, and labor relations issues and data todeterminestatewide impact.
  • Familiarity with building cooperation of other agencies and labor organizations, establishing effective working relationships, and working cooperatively, collaboratively, and productively when meeting with others.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparing reports, technical analyses, presentations, and policy guidance for executive and professional audiences.
  • Ability to work independently and make independent judgments regarding work processes and methods.
  • Advanced skill level in utilizing MS Office products, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of developing and working with large, complex data sets.
  • The ability to learn and grow.
  • The ability to meet the needs of others.
  
  Desired Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in public or business administration, economics, political science, or a closely related field, and three years of experience providing complex financial, human resources/labor/compensation analysis or support.
  • Experience in mastering subjects where little documentation exists, and you are the sole individual assigned.
  • Knowledge of principles and practices of effective human resources management and WA state budget processes and organization.
  • Familiar with State HR payroll systems and state budgeting systems: SAP, SPS, CIM, CIMAI, Fiscal Notes, Workday.
  • Ability to influence and communicate effectively when recommending and implementing statewide compensation or benefit policies.
  • Skilled with relational databases for statistical use, such as R, SQL, and SAS.
  
  We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one from a less traditional background. Don't let doubts stop you from applying for this position. If you have transferable experience, please share it with us or contact us with questions about the required qualifications and how your experience aligns with them.
  Supplemental Information
  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 for a full list of benefits available to employees. Here's a quick glance at some of the unique benefits that OFM offers:
  
  • A and strives to advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
  • 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 will read it. We do not use AI or other technology to screen your application. Please ensure you provide clear, 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 require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
  
  When completing your application, we encourage you to attach all of the following:
  
  • Cover letter: describing your qualifications for this specific position
  • Resume: that details your applicable experience and education.
  • References: at least three professional references and their current contact information.
  
  
  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
  
  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 with disabilities, 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 .
  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 01-07-2026
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  Describe your experience in one to two paragraphs applying knowledge of government operations, administrative procedures, departmental policies, and collective bargaining agreements in support of labor relations activities. If you do not have experience, type "NA".
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