IT Policy and Planning Specialist

IT Policy & Planning Senior/Specialist

Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered
Salary: $8,113.00 - $10,916.00 Monthly

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 7/15/25. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has a rewarding opportunity in our Information Technology Division for an IT Policy & Planning Senior Specialist to lead enterprise policy governance, strategic IT planning, and statewide compliance efforts. If you’re driven by translating policy into action, aligning IT strategy with public service, and ensuring technology investments deliver lasting value—this is your next career step.

In this influential role, you’ll serve as DNR’s expert on statewide IT policy compliance, IT portfolio management, change management, and agency-wide technology planning. You’ll work closely with leadership, cybersecurity, procurement, and operations teams to ensure that our systems, vendors, and policies meet both business needs and state requirements. From drafting policies and managing compliance with WaTech standards to steering disaster recovery planning and supporting IT audits, your work will shape how DNR governs, modernizes, and secures its digital infrastructure.

If you're ready to make a strategic impact in a mission-driven agency and lead the modernization of policy and process across Washington’s natural resource systems—apply now and help us build the foundation for resilient, responsive public-sector technology.

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or other related field AND Seven (7) years of relevant professional IT experience;
  OR An equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Experience developing and writing IT policies, procedures, standards, and documenting processes.
• Experience in IT Portfolio management providing a systemic approach and guidance on IT projects, risk management, investments, and related activities.
• Experience developing and writing IT policy, procedures, standards, and documenting processes for a large organization.
• Experience in IT Portfolio management providing a systemic approach and guidance on IT projects, risk management, investments, and related activities.
• 2 years of experience in public/state policy and standards, managing IT contracts. Policy writing, review, and applying WaTech or other oversight entity standards to IT contracts meet this qualification.
• Experience resolving conflicts with multiple SMEs during SOW development or SOW amendment development to a successful resolution.
• Ability to provide leadership and advice to IT management, staff, and customers in all aspects of IT Contracting, including reviewing SOWs, providing feedback on deliverables and SOWs, and reviewing for compliance.
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.