IT Policy and Planning - Journey Level

Description

About the Role:

The Washington State Auditor’s Office is seeking an IT Policy & Planning professional to support agency technology governance, risk management, and strategic planning.

This role works across IT and business teams to ensure technology policies are clear, compliant, and aligned with agency goals. You’ll translate statewide requirements into practical guidance, support audits and risk assessments, and help improve how the agency plans and manages technology.

About Our IT Team:

Information Services supports the agency’s audit, administrative, and operational work through governance, development, infrastructure, and support services. The team is organized into functional groups but works closely across those areas to deliver reliable and secure technology.

The team culture is built on accountability, collaboration, and a willingness to step in where needed. People are expected to take ownership of their work but also support each other, even when it falls outside their formal role. That cross-team mindset is a big part of how work gets done here.

We value a growth mindset. That includes giving and receiving feedback in a constructive way, learning new areas, and adapting as technology and business needs evolve. There’s also an expectation that staff stay engaged with the broader technology landscape and look for opportunities where the agency can lead or improve.

This role works closely with IT leadership and other teams, with visibility into how technology decisions are made and carried out across the agency.

Duties

Key Responsibilities

IT Governance & Compliance

• Monitor and report on compliance with IT policies, standards, and statewide requirements
• Support IT audits by gathering documentation, analyzing results, and tracking corrective actions
• Develop and maintain governance metrics and reporting

Policy & Standards Development

• Develop, review, and maintain IT policies, standards, and procedures
• Translate regulatory and statewide requirements into actionable guidance
• Communicate policies clearly to technical and non-technical audiences

Risk Management & Security Alignment

• Support IT risk assessments and document mitigation strategies
• Partner with IT Security to align policies with security requirements

Strategic & Technology Planning

• Analyze current systems and identify risks, gaps, and opportunities
• Contribute to IT strategic plans and technology roadmaps
• Prepare reports and briefing materials for leadership

Operational Support

• Assist with disaster recovery and continuity planning efforts
• Participate in change management processes
• Track remediation of audit findings and vulnerabilities

Stakeholder Engagement

• Provide guidance to IT and business teams on governance and policy expectations
• Facilitate coordination across teams to resolve policy and planning issues

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, business, public administration, or a related field

• Three (3) years of professional experience in IT policy, governance, compliance, risk management, or technology planning

• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in Washington State government IT
• Experience supporting audits, compliance, or regulatory reviews

Supplemental Information

What Will Help You Succeed

• Ability to analyze complex requirements and turn them into clear, usable guidance
• Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Organized and detail-oriented, especially in tracking compliance and risk
• Ability to work independently while coordinating across multiple teams

Work Environment

• Flexible/hybrid work environment (combination of onsite and telework)
• Standard Monday–Friday schedule, with occasional additional time as needed
• Office setting with standard technology tools

Conditions of Employment

• Must successfully pass a criminal background check

Why This Position Matters

This role plays a key part in ensuring the agency’s technology is secure, compliant, and aligned with its mission. The work directly supports audit readiness, risk reduction, and effective use of technology across the agency.

Application Process:

To be considered, applicants must submit the following:

• Completed application including require supplemental questions
• Resume
• Letter of interest outlining how you meet the required and desired qualifications noted in this announcement.

If you are a US Veteran and would like to apply for Veteran's Preference, attach a copy of Form DD214 military record showing acceptable discharge.

Questions may be directed to the applications unit at applicationsunit@sao.wa.gov.

The Office of the Washington State Auditor is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability, who need assistance in the application or testing process, or who need this announcement in an alternative format, may call (564) 999-0947 or via the telecommunications relay service by dialing 7-1-1