Salary : $78,504.00 - $105,612.00 Annually
Location : Multiple Locations Statewide, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Job Number: 2026-06527
Department: Dept. of Commerce
Division: Local Government Division
Opening Date: 08/05/2026
Closing Date: 8/20/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Salary Information: The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step
DescriptionCommunity Infrastructure Data Specialist (MA5)At the
Department of Commerce we're reimagining what's possible in government. We're builders, thinkers, and change-makers, working at the intersection of innovation, community, and impact. From unlocking critical funding to fueling inclusive economic growth, we're turning big ideas into real-world solutions that uplift people and places.
Our agency's strength lies in the diversity of our workforce and the breadth of the lived experiences and perspectives employees bring to the work. We believe equity is not just a value but a practice, which is reflected in how we design programs, engage communities, and deliver outcomes. We foster a workplace culture where curiosity is encouraged, bold thinking is welcomed, and collaboration drives our impact.
This job is a commitment to reshape systems so they work better for everyone. If you're ready to challenge the status quo and build meaningful connections, we want to meet you.
Let's build what's next, together.
The
Local Government Division (LGD) partners with local governments, nonprofits, and others to strengthen the ability of all forms of local governments and community-based organizations to fund and develop critical services to their citizens. The division provides leadership in local government finance and statewide infrastructure initiatives that help create and retain jobs. We also provide grants, loans, and planning and technical assistance to local governments for community development needs, infrastructure improvements, and economic development opportunities.
This position works within the
Community Infrastructure Assistance (CIA) Unit and is responsible for data stewardship and inter-agency policy coordination in support of Washington State's infrastructure investment programs assigned to the unit inclusive of the Public Works Board, Community Economic Revitalization Board, Community Development Block Grants, Emergency Rapid Response, Small Communities Initiative and infrastructure related direct appropriations. This position provides expert consultation to the unit leadership on legislative and interagency relations, develops and implements fiscal accountability systems, leads data integration and process improvement initiatives and is responsible for coordinating Sync, an interagency, multi-jurisdictional systems improvement team. This position requires a combination of technical expertise, creativity, collaboration, self-motivation, and an interest in using data to understand and address community infrastructure needs, as well as the ability to gather, manipulate, and draw insights from a wide range of datasets and formats.
Duties Data Analytics, Quality and Stewardship: Develop tools and methods for data management and organization to build dashboards and data visualizations in partnership with Commerce IT Data Manager in the Innovation and Technology Division (ITD). This includes proactive engagement with the Commerce IT data team to ensure data efficiently leverages Commerce tools such as Power Query and Power BI.
Provide technical assistance, training and tools to unit staff and external stakeholders on how to improve data quality and organization for use efficient use of data in dashboards and visualizations.
Work in consultation with Sync partners, Community Infrastructure and Assistance unit programs and leadership to analyze datasets, develop complex reports and data visualizations that represent Washington state infrastructure investments and future infrastructure needs that support public health and safety, resilience and economic development and growth priorities. Includes evaluating historical datasets to effectively visualize project and program data for communication purposes in coordination with the Managing Director, Executive Directors and the appropriate communications staff.
Lead and facilitate the continued update of the Sync data dashboard in consultation with the Department of Commerce Information Services GIS lead and ensure alignment with WaTech data management policies and practice.
Build partnership relationships with program staff, budget analyst and the ITD to build working knowledge of program data needs and align program data practices with ITD data management expectations.
Collect and report program performance data for Results Commerce, Results Washington, One Washington and any Board-directed performance tracking initiatives. Ensure associated data for the unit is reported accurately and timely.
Make presentations to the Boards and other groups both large and small.
Fiscal Accountability: Oversee quarterly updates and communication of financial predictive models to Board, Office of Financial Management and capital budget staff in coordination with the Managing Director, Executive Director, and budget staff.
Develops cost estimates and forecasts of programs.
Participate in quarterly unit and program financial status reviews and assist in tracking spending and allotment plans.
Conduct research and analysis that assist budget staff and other team members in addressing and forecasting long and short-term financial issues and trends.
Staff lead to the Public Works Board Finance and Data Committee and any other relevant board committees or workgroups.
Identify data reporting needs, run reports and solicit input and policy direction related to financial stewardship, data analytics, financial predictability, dashboards, strategic financing solutions and legislative finance strategy.
Interagency and Legislative Relations: Provide expert consultation to the Managing Director, Executive Director and Boards on legislative matters.
Ensure that all relevant bills that impact Boards or partner associations are reviewed, analyzed and if necessary, prepare fiscal notes and bill analysis for approval by the Managing Director, Executive Directors and Local Government Division Policy and Communications Manager.
Under the direction of the Managing Director and Executive Directors, support implementation of Board's legislative agendas in collaboration with and Commerce Government Relations infrastructure specialist. As directed, interact with other agencies or stakeholders to coordinate Board legislative affairs.
Support the coordination of legislative activities and analyze impacts of proposed changes to existing law by working with relevant staff to achieve objectives.
Provide input on Board testimony for legislative hearings and provide Executive Directors with analysis and recommendations related to legislation.
Engage with Board committees as needed as they consider and develop legislative priorities. Report on legislative activities and matters to Board committees.
Draft legislation and budget requests for the Community Infrastructure Assistance unit for Board consideration and approval.
Analyze historical data to fulfill requests for information and materials from legislators and legislative staff, and from members of the Board.
Sync (Interagency, Multijurisdictional, System Improvement Team) Coordinator: Serve as a lead facilitator for the Sync (interagency, multi-jurisdictional system improvement) team, consisting of state agencies and stakeholder associations.
Serve as staff lead for Sync activities as assigned by the team. This includes research, coordination of external stakeholder meetings or focus groups, developing methods and timelines for project completion, and report to the Board on the status of Sync activities.
Identify, implement, and report on system improvements that achieve the designated outcomes as identified in RCW 43.155.150 and lead the development of legislative reporting requirements.
Produce periodic and final legislative report on Sync, including collection of data to demonstrate improvements identified by Sync, and other financing options for local government infrastructure for the Board and the Legislature.
QualificationsRequired Position Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree AND five years of professional experience in community, trade or economic development with a focus on data management, data analysis, data visualization or a related field. If the applicant/incumbent does not have a Bachelor's Degree, nine years of professional experience, or nine years total of a combination of higher education and professional experience as described.
A graduate or advanced degree may substitute for one year of the required professional experience.
Collaborative team member that values diversity and can work effectively and positively with individuals of diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds with an understanding of power, privilege and inequity.
Preferred/Desired Qualifications: Intermediate to advanced level experience in aggregating data from multiple sources in order to publish complex reports and visualizations. Includes using computer applications including databases, web applications and data visualization tools, geospatial data, and web-mapping platforms and web-based data visualization tools (e.g. Power BI, ESRI ArcGIS software, ArcGIS Online, etc.)
Understanding and commitment to anti-racism, equity, diversity, and inclusion. Ability to apply an equity lens to evaluation and planning efforts.
Great communication, presentation and public speaking skills.
Recognized skill negotiating and leading system change efforts.
Demonstrated proficiency in translating technical requirements to a non-technical audience.
Strong understanding of statistics, output, and outcome measurement.
Required Position Competencies: Intermediate skill level in the Microsoft Office suite products including OneDrive, Teams, Sharepoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the demonstrated ability to build trusting relationships and loyal partnerships with customers, employees, and executive management.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, under pressure and to participate multi-stakeholder processes.
Accountability--Meets commitments, works independently, accepts accountability, handles change, sets personal standards, stays focused under pressure, meets attendance/punctuality requirements
Customer Service--Handles customer questions and complaints, communicates with customers, handles service problems politely and efficiently, always available for customers, follows procedure to solve customer problems, understands company products and services, maintains pleasant and professional image
Integrity--Deals with others in a straightforward and honest manner, is accountable for actions, maintains confidentiality, supports company values, conveys good news and bad
Leadership--Leads through change and adversity, makes the tough call when needed, builds consensus when appropriate, motivates and encourages others. Able to collaborate and build partnerships, develop work teams, and work effectively with authorizing and external environment. Assess risk and facilitates problem solving. Interprets complex and technical information and communicates verbally and in writing in a simple and easy to understand manner to diverse audiences
Teamwork--Meets all team deadlines and responsibilities, listens to others and values opinions, helps team leader to meet goals, welcomes newcomers and promotes a team atmosphere
Results Focus--Targets and achieves results, sets challenging goals, prioritizes tasks, overcomes obstacles, accepts accountability, sets team standards and responsibilities, provides leadership/motivation. Effectively communicates, independently analyzes, and weighs the risks versus benefits in decisions and recommendation related to program compliance and administration
Communication--Communicates well both verbally and in writing, creates accurate and punctual reports, delivers presentations, shares information and ideas with others, has good listening skills. Ability to apply negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Organizational Savvy--Operates within the organization's formal and informal structures, builds allies and relationships across departments, uses allies to build consensus and create results, is appropriately diplomatic, understands others' roles and perspectives, can sell projects and ideas across the organization
Computer Skills--Skilled in the use of computers, adapts to new technology, keeps abreast of changes, learns new programs quickly, use computers to improve productivity
To be considered for this position the following are needed:- A complete and detailed online application.
- A cover letter (enter online).
- At least three professional references (enter online).
For questions about this recruitment, please contact our recruitment team via email: - please reference the job number in your message.
Supplemental Information Work from Anywhere in Washington State This position may be located anywhere within Washington State though occasional travel to a Commerce office building or in-state travel to attend events or meetings may be required. If selected, you will need to travel to pick up equipment and receive instruction. Many Commerce employees work remotely or have a hybrid schedule.
This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies over the next 60 days.
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
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Our Commitment to Equal OpportunityThe Washington State Department of Commerce is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application, testing, or interview process or this job announcement in an alternative format may email Human Resources at Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-.
More than Just a Paycheck!Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Read about our benefits:The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.
Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.
Insurance BenefitsEmployees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
Retirement and Deferred CompensationState Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Social SecurityAll state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
Public Service Loan ForgivenessIf you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Holidays Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.
Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.
Sick Leave Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.
Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
Vacation (Annual Leave)Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.
Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.
Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.
Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for
exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.
Military LeaveWashington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Bereavement Leave Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.
Additional LeaveLeave Sharing
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay
Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.
Updated 01-07-2026
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