These jobs with WA state are offering over $70K a year for early and mid-career candidates

Choosing a new job can be daunting, with so many factors to consider. Location, salary, benefits and future opportunities are all common priorities.

Washington state’s many departments are often hiring, and state employment comes with solid guaranteed benefits. These full-time, permanent positions with benefits offer at least $70,000 per year. They were all recently posted in search of early- to mid-career candidates.

Washington state jobs hiring now

▪ Habitat Restoration Biologist - Mason Conservation District

• Salary: $5,836-$8,302/month
• Description: This grant-supported, full-time role offers regular benefits and is based in Mason County. The biologist will support team goals of efficient development, management and execution of restoration projects.
• Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in a related field, plus three years of experience in habitat restoration, environmental planning or something similar. Also, skills in problem-solving, working independently, strong communication and conflict resolution, Microsoft Office Suite proficiency, a valid driver’s license and knowledge of ecological and biological principles and salmonid life and habitat information.

▪ Workforce Communications and Marketing Manager - Department of Social and Health Services

• Salary: $73,254-$97,672/year
• Description: This full-time role with benefits entails developing and implementing a marketing strategy, promoting job opportunities in long-term care and introducing long-term care facility/private home career options. It’s based in Lacey, but can be primarily done from anywhere within the state, knowing occasional travel to Lacey may be required.
• Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations or related field (or equivalent experience), plus five years of experience in related field at an increasingly accountable level, including large-scale marketing campaigns, interpreting research and determining effective methods.
• Deadline: September 2

▪ Management Analyst 5 - Department of Social and Health Services’ Office of the Secretary

• Salary: $6,227-$8,377/month
• Description: This full-time role with benefits is part of the Workforce Analytics and Strategy unit and includes data visualization development, data report preparation and analysis, data request coordination and related tasks.
• Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, human resources, social or organizational behavioral sciences or a related field, plus three years of experience conducting research, data acquisition, transformation and delivery (or relevant additional education).
• Deadline: September 3

▪ Senior Budget Analyst - Department of Social and Health Services’ Facilities, Finance and Analytics Administration

• Salary: $92,000-$108,000/year
• Description: One of nine Senior Budget Analysts working with department divisions, this full-time position with benefits revolves around overseeing a large budget involving many employees in order to ensure fiscal accountability, consistency and accuracy.
• Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business or public administration, plus three years of experience in public budgeting or program analysis.
• Deadline: September 10

▪ Contract Specialist 3 - Department of Social and Health Services

• Salary: $5,501-$7,400/month
• Description: This full-time position with benefits is hybrid, but based in Lacey and requires the ability to travel within Thurston County. The specialist will serve as a contract professional for the Aging and Long-Term Supports Administration and the Developmental Disabilities Administration, overseeing contract policies and ensuring compliance.
• Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, business law, commerce, economics, mathematics, statistics or a related field, plus three years of experience negotiating, administering or terminating contracts, contract property management, contract cost or price analysis or contract compliance administration. Additional contract experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
• Deadline: September 5

▪ Investigations Manager - Department of Social and Health Services’ Behavioral Health Administration

• Salary: $70,000-$92,000/year
• Description: Part of the Risk Management Department, this full-time role with benefits includes collaboration with facility leadership to ensure legal compliance, consultation and leadership for thousands of employees and overseeing investigations involving employees and patients.
• Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Public Administration, Healthcare Administration or related field, plus one year of investigation experience. Professional experience as an investigator in a healthcare or behavioral health field may substitute for required education.
• Deadline: September 10

▪ Strategy Manager - Department of Health’s Office of the Secretary

• Salary: $100,224-$118,932/year
• Description: This full-time role with benefits is within the Center for Inclusion, Belonging and Well-being. The Strategy Manager will lead and implement strategies to address well-being disparities in the organization while working with the team. The role has flexibility to work from home but requires at least one day in Tumwater per month.
• Requirements: Four years of experience in leading or supporting similar programs, OR a Bachelor’s degree in public health, community health, social work, health communication, public or business administration or a related field, plus two years of experience in leading or supporting programs related to diversity, inclusion, employee well-being or related areas.
• Deadline: September 3