Compensation Policy & Planning Analyst

Compensation Policy Analyst

The starting salary offer will be determined based on the successful candidate's qualifications, within the annual salary range of $115,000 to $133,000. Hybrid : Our physical office is in Olympia, WA. We offer flexible work schedules and locations. This is a hybrid position where most of the work allows teleworking. However, you must travel to in-person activities, meetings, and events as needed for business purposes. The Office of Financial Management (OFM) serves as the backbone of Washington state government. Our mission is to make our state a better place by connecting people, budgets, policies, data, and systems for state agencies and the Legislature. Our team includes budget advisors, researchers, and other experts, all dedicated public servants working towards an equitable future for every Washingtonian. If you want to play a key role in enhancing how state government serves its citizens, you've found the right place. Join us in making a meaningful difference for every Washingtonian!

We're seeking a Compensation Policy Analyst to play a key role in doing this work! In this role, you will analyze complex compensation data, conduct fiscal analyses, and provide expert recommendations to inform statewide compensation policy decisions. You'll work closely with the lead Compensation Survey Analyst to conduct and design salary and benefit surveys, analyze market pay practices, and provide consultation to State HR in the design of the state's compensation structures. Additionally, during bargaining, you will work alongside the lead labor negotiator to interpret contract language, prepare fiscal analyses on complex and varied compensation issues, and provide expert recommendations and testimony for an assigned portfolio.

If this work appeals to you, we encourage you to apply and join this amazing team! We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one from a less traditional background. Don't let doubts stop you from applying for this position. If you have transferable experience, please tell us about it or contact us with questions about the required qualifications and how your experience relates to them.

Duties

What you will work on

• Prepare comprehensive fiscal analyses (often with unidentified data sources) on complex and varied compensation issues and present expert recommendations on policy and budget implications for an assigned portfolio.
• Advise and consult with agency leadership, managers, human resources, labor relations, and budget staff to ensure the equitable application of compensation and benefit components of labor agreements.
• Provide expert analysis and collaborate on compensation surveys for employee groups who have access to interest arbitration to resolve impasses.
• Complete critical, time-sensitive projects, generate reports / documents, perform validation of compensation or benefits models, and track and report related compensation policy work.
• Provide business and technical expertise and guidance to implement the compensation terms of collective bargaining agreements in HR Systems.
• Consult with agency HR Directors, State HR, and budget staff on compensation-related issues and provide comprehensive recommendations.
• Provide consultation and expertise to State HR in the design and implementation of the State of Washington's compensation structures.
• Offer just-in-time updates to stakeholders related to compensation and market data trends.
• Develop plans to administer and participate in the administration of state compensation, benefits, and labor relations policies and strategies that promote or ensure consistency and uniformity statewide.
• Design, conduct, provide expert analysis, and collaborate on compensation surveys for employee groups who have access to interest arbitration to resolve impasses. Routinely serve as an advisor on related compensation issues and provide expert witness testimony in interest arbitration hearings.
• Provide business and technical expertise and guidance for HR systems to improve data integrity and implement compensation terms of collective bargaining agreements or rules.
• Provide expert witness testimony on financial analyses and classification impacts in interest arbitration proceedings, as required by the portfolio.
• Provide consultation and expertise to State HR in the design and implementation of the State of Washington's compensation structures.
• Complete critical, time-sensitive projects, generate reports / documents, perform validation of compensation or benefits models, and track and report related compensation policy work.
• Participate in advancing new strategic initiatives or offering alternative strategies and recommendations.
• Build relationships with State employers, other public employers, and private sector organizations to integrate best practices and industry standards for compensation practices into the State's compensation strategies.

Qualifications

What you need to bring Required Qualifications :

Desired Qualifications :

Supplemental Information

At OFM, we foster a culture of integrity, innovation, inclusion, and belonging. We value learned and lived experiences, believing diversity strengthens us. To support your health and well-being, we offer a variety of benefit programs for our employees. Please visit our Recruitment Page for a full list of benefits available to employees.

Application Process : Once you've decided to apply for a state government job, you'll complete an online application to showcase your qualifications. Please note that once you apply, a real person will review it. We do not use AI or other technology that screens your application and rejects it. Please ensure that you provide clear and detailed information about your work history, allowing your qualifications to be accurately assessed. We will contact the top candidates directly to schedule interviews. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.

Questions :

OFM's Staff ASL interpreter is available to all deaf and hard-of-hearing applicants. For questions about this recruitment or to request a reasonable accommodation in the application or interview process, please email us at TalentAcquisition@ofm.wa.gov.

The Office of Financial Management is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that values and respects diversity in terms of culture, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons over 40 years of age, and disabled and Vietnam