Washington State Department of Social and Health Services · 10 hours ago
DSHS HCLA Director, Management Services Division
Lacey, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expThe Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is seeking a strategic leader for the Director of the Management Services Division within the Home and Community Living Administration. This executive role focuses on fiscal leadership, budget management, and overseeing critical services for older adults and people with disabilities in Washington State.
GovernmentHealth CareSocial Assistance
Responsibilities
Serve as Chief Financial Officer for HCLA, providing executive-level fiscal leadership and strategic direction
Lead statewide budget development, allotment management, accounting policy, contracting, and internal controls
Direct development of biennial and supplemental budgets, fiscal notes, and complex caseload models
Oversee Medicaid forecasting and provider rate development across major service areas
Ensure compliance with state and federal laws, regulations, and grant requirements, reducing fiscal and audit risk
Advise the Assistant Secretary and DSHS executive leadership on complex fiscal and policy matters
Build strong partnerships with the Office of Financial Management, legislative staff, DSHS Central Budget Office, providers, advocates, and federal partners
Serve as Appointing Authority for the division, supporting hiring, performance management, labor relations, and staff development
Lead with a transparent, ethical, and results-oriented approach to stewardship of public resources
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in finance, public administration, business administration, social services, or a related field
At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in a large, complex public-sector or social-services organization
At least 5 years supervising professional fiscal, budget, and/or rate-management staff in a government setting
Equivalent professional experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis
Advanced knowledge of public-sector financial management, budgeting, accounting, and federal grant requirements
Proven success managing large, complex budgets with multiple funding streams
Experience navigating legislative and politically sensitive environments
Strong understanding of state and federal budget processes
Demonstrated ability to lead with integrity, transparency, and professionalism
Commitment to inclusive leadership, equity, and workforce diversity
Preferred
Experience in labor relations and collective bargaining environments
Strategic planning and performance-management experience
Demonstrated success using data to inform policy and operational decisions
Company
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services offers long-term care and behavioral health assistance to the community.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Candice Yi, MSW, LICSW
Deputy Chief Executive Officer/SCC
Charles Southerland
Chief Executive Officer
Company data provided by crunchbase