State of Washington · 1 day ago
Fraud & Risk Manager (WMS2)
Walla Walla, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expThe State of Washington's Department of Revenue is seeking a Fraud & Risk Manager to support its Enterprise Risk Management and Internal Control programs. The role involves designing and overseeing a framework for fraud detection and prevention while collaborating with agency executives and other state agencies to mitigate fraud risks.
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Responsibilities
Progress the agency’s fraud mitigation maturity, as guided by the established Enterprise Fraud Framework and related fraud maturity model
Own and maintain the enterprise fraud risk register in line with the agency’s Enterprise Risk Framework
Assess Fraud Mitigation Effectiveness
Lead the agency’s response to fraud risk events
Provide fraud training and guidance
Qualification
Required
Ability to develop and implement multi-year strategic plans aligned with enterprise fraud frameworks
Skill in setting maturity goals and monitoring progress toward organizational targets
Skill in coordinating across divisions, programs, and leadership levels to align fraud mitigation objectives
Ability to build consensus and drive action among diverse stakeholders
Knowledge of how to draft and maintain enterprise-level policies and guidelines
Ability to translate regulatory or policy expectations into practical operational standards
Ability to design dashboards and fraud monitoring tools which translate complex data into executive-ready visuals
Proficiency with analytics tools or visualization platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or Excel dashboards)
Skill in developing performance metrics, risk indicators, and trend analytics
Ability to interpret control performance data and provide actionable insights
Strong analytical skills to synthesize data and program reports into meaningful insights
Ability to prepare executive-level briefings summarizing fraud trends, risk maturity, and outcomes
Skill in conducting structured fraud risk assessments, including identifying vulnerabilities and exposure
Understanding of risk scoring methodologies
Ability to classify and describe mitigating controls (e.g. detective, preventive, IT, automated, manual)
Ability to maintain comprehensive, accurate, and timely documentation in a fraud risk register
Skill in analyzing changing external and internal conditions which affect risk exposure
Ability to identify systemic issues and control weaknesses contributing to fraud risks
Competence in recommending targeted remediation strategies
Ability to assess adequacy of existing controls and help design effective preventive and detective controls
Familiarity with internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO, GAO Green Book)
Ability to design and operationalize incident response plans for fraud events
Skill in defining escalation procedures and decision-making protocols during incidents
Ability to design and deliver fraud awareness and prevention training tailored to various audiences
Skill in instructional design, adult learning principles, and facilitation of group discussions
Strong knowledge of common fraud schemes, red flags, and investigative standards
Understanding of ethical considerations and equitable treatment in fraud prevention
Strong verbal and written communication skills for creating guidance, policies, and recommendations
Ability to persuade leadership and staff to adopt fraud management best practices
Ability to manage multiple initiatives, deadlines, and stakeholder expectations effectively
Preferred
A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business/public administration, criminal justice, data analytics or related field
One Or More Of The Following Certifications: Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certification, Certification in risk management, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification or similar, Certified Internal Auditor
At least 5 years of experience in fraud risk management
Experience developing fraud mitigation programs
Experience working in a public sector or regulatory environment
Experience developing and managing fraud risk registers or similar tools
Experience conducting fraud assessments, controls and maturity model analysis
Familiarity with data analytics and visualization tools for fraud detection or reporting (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Excel)
Benefits
Defined benefit retirement plans
Health, dental and vision coverage
Deferred compensation plans
Student loan forgiveness
Medical flexible spending account
Basic life and long-term disability insurance
Dependent care assistance
Washington State Employee Assistance Program
Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS)
Deferred Compensation Program (DCP)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Paid holidays
Sick leave
Vacation (annual leave)
Military leave
Bereavement leave
Leave sharing
Parental leave
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave without pay
Company
State of Washington
Washington state public employees help to create a working Washington built on education and innovation, where all Washingtonians thrive.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Matt Manweller
State Representative
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