| Location | WA |
| Salary | $105,000–$126,288 Per Year |
Leadership Development Experience Manager (DOH8973)
Salary
$105,000.00 - $126,288.00 Annually
Location
Multiple Locations Statewide, WA
Job Type
Project (limited duration)
Remote Employment
Remote Only
Job Number
DOH8973
Department
Dept. of Health
Division
Office of People Services (PS)
Opening Date
08/18/2026
Closing Date
8/25/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Project funded through November 30, 2027 | Remote (Homebased)
Open to Washington residents and those living near the Oregon or Idaho borders.
This position is part of the Washington Management Service (WMS) Band 2.
The Opportunity
Join the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) and make a meaningful impact on the well-being and growth of our employees. As the Leader Development Experiences Manager, you will lead a dedicated team to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and professional growth, aligning with DOH's mission to protect and improve the health of all people in Washington State. This is an opportunity to shape leadership development, champion equity, and drive transformative change in a dynamic public health agency.
What You Will Do
As the Leader Development Experiences Manager, you will spearhead DOH's leadership development initiatives within the Office of People Services' (OPS) Employee eXperience Program (EXP). By leading the Leader Development Experience Team (LDET) in ways that model the leadership practices you advocate for, you will drive strategies, policies, and programs that enhance leadership competencies, align with the agency's mission of "Equity and Optimal Health for All," foster a positive leadership experience for current and emerging leaders, and improve employee well-being and success across the organization.
Your work will have a statewide impact, influencing how leaders are developed and how DOH fosters a values-based culture. You will collaborate with agency leaders and staff, other state agencies, and external partners to design and implement innovative solutions that strengthen leadership and advance public health goals.
Key Responsibilities and Expectations:
The Leader Development Experience Team
We believe that everyone has the potential to be a successful leader. No matter where you are in your career or what your goals are, we want to support you in your ongoing growth and development. The Leader Development Experience Team works to promote employee growth, well-being, and success by fostering innovative and inclusive leadership.
We are committed to:
Who Looking For
We are seeking a mission-driven leader passionate about leadership, public health, equity, and employee development. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a talent for leading transformative change and fostering collaboration. You thrive in dynamic environments, leveraging data and employee insights to drive meaningful change. With strong communication and leadership skills, you inspire others, model integrity, and champion outcomes that improve the experience for everyone.
You are adept at managing complex projects, navigating ambiguity, and aligning initiatives with organizational goals. These skills will be imperative as you lead the effort to build and sustain a coalition around the agency's leadership competency model, embed those competencies into agency systems, and create transformative development experiences that bring the competencies to life in everyday leader practices.
Required Qualifications
There are two pathways to qualify for this position. You must meet one of the options provided and any additional criteria listed. Experience may have been gained through paid or unpaid activities. Please ensure any relevant experience defined below is outlined in your cover letter, resume, and/or applicant profile.
Option 1: At least five (5) years of professional experience in leadership or organizational development.
Option 2: A bachelors degree in organizational development, organizational leadership, human resources, learning and development, adult education/instructional design, industrial-organizational psychology, public administration, or a closely allied field; AND at least three (3) years of professional experience in leadership or organizational development.
Demonstrated Experience:
Preferred Qualifications
While the experiences below aren't required, having them can help you stand out as a candidate.
Employee Benefits
We offer a solid benefits package that supports you and your family's health, financial security, and work-life balance. You'll have access to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, and retirement plans that help you plan for tomorrow while you're living today.
Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave help you recharge, and additional programs like dependent care assistance and professional development opportunities add value beyond basic coverage. Join us and enjoy benefits designed to care for you as much as you care about public health. Learn more about DOH benefits and see how we support your life at work and beyond by visiting Work@Health.
About the Washington State Department of Health
Were nearly 2,000 professionals across Washington working together to protect and improve community health. Guided by our values of Equity, Innovation, and Engagement, we address health disparities, respond to emerging challenges, and strengthen systems that support resilience.
At DOH, we help reduce barriers, collaborate with diverse communities, and champion equitable health outcomes. Were passionate people who are driven to make a difference in public health. Our work depends on people who take action to learn and grow and who take action to meet the needs of others every day, in service of a healthier Washington. Explore more about the Department of Health, our programs, and our impact by visiting our website.
Working Conditions:
The following describes the working conditions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Work Setting: This positions work can be performed fully remotely within Washington, Oregon, or Idaho. No regular in-person attendance is required. If onsite work is requested by the supervisor, the request will be planned and communicated in advance. Exposure to hazards is limited to those commonly found in indoors at home or office environments. This position is sedentary, working at a computer for extended periods.
Schedule: This position has a work schedule of 40 hours per week; however, the position may be expected to work longer hours to meet business demands and deadlines. An alternative or flexible work schedule may be considered at the incumbents request, subject to supervisory approval.
Travel Requirements: Employee must be willing and able to travel occasionally, as needed, either alone or with another person, overnight, for several days, and/or out of state. Willing and able to legally operate a state or privately-owned vehicle or provide alternative transportation while on state business.
Tools & Equipment: Duties require the use of standard office furniture and equipment (e.g., desk, computer, printer, cell phone, etc.).
Customer Interactions: This position is expected to build effective working relationships and partnerships with agency leaders and supervisors, DOH employees, other state agencies, and external partners (e.g., CDC, ASTHO, etc.).
Other: The DOH campus is a smoke-free, drug-free, alcohol-free, scent-neutral environment. This position may be required to conduct and/or participate in public health emergency preparedness and response activities.
APPLICATION DIRECTIONS:
We're committed to a fair and equitable hiring process. Only materials submitted through the official application will be considered. Emailed resumes or documents won't be accepted or shared with the hiring manager.
Click "Apply" to complete your application. Attach your resume, cover letter, and DD-214 (if applicable). List at least three professional references, directly in your Applicant Profile or as a separate attachment, including a supervisor, a peer, and someone you've supervised or led (if applicable).
DO NOT INCLUDE private details like your SSN or birth year, personal photos, transcripts, certifications, diplomas, projects, portfolios, or letters of recommendation.
Veterans Preference: Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or a signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please remove or cover any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers and birth year
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: We regard diversity as the foundation of our strength, recognizing that differing insights and abilities enable us to reflect the unique needs of the communities we serve.
DOH is an equal-opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on race/ethnicity/color, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, marital status, the presence or perception of a disability, veteran's status, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, or gender identity.
Questions and Accommodations: If you have questions, need assistance with the application process, require an accommodation, or would like to request this posting in an alternative format, please contact Zach Covington at employment@doh.wa.gov and reference DOH8973.
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Supplemental Information
Experience and education selected, listed, or detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable on the submitted applicant profile.
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. Thats 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 Benefits
Employees 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 Compensation
State 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 Security
All 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 Forgiveness
If 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 WAC 357-31-165(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 WAC 357-31-165(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 WAC 357-58-175, 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 Leave
Washington 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 Leave
Leave Sharing
Parental Leave
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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Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
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Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status? (e.g. H-1B, F1, TN, etc.) DOH is not an E-Verify agency]
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Do you have experience leading, supervising, or directing the work of staff or teams, including setting direction, supporting team capacity, and wellbeing?
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Do you have experience designing, leading, or consulting on the delivery of a leadership or organizational development program, initiative, or intervention?
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Do you have experience embedding diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging principles into leadership competency models, programs, or people-management systems?
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Do you have experience leading or supporting organizational change efforts that require aligning multiple partner groups around new practices or systems?
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Do you have experience building and using metrics or evaluation data (quantitative and qualitative) to measure program effectiveness, engagement, or satisfaction, and adjusting strategy based on findings?
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Do you have experience advising leaders or executives on people, culture, or leadership strategy and translating that advice into actionable recommendations?
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Do you have experience partnering across programs, divisions, or agencies to design or implement initiatives with organization-wide reach?
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Do you have experience diagnosing root causes of leadership or organizational gaps and designing sustainable, systemic solutions?
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(Select ALL that apply) I have experience in the following as described:
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I understand this position has an anticipated project end date of November 30, 2027
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I understand this position is only open to applicants who reside in Washington State, Oregon, or Idaho.
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I have reviewed my responses to the supplemental questions for accuracy and understand they cannot be changed once the job announcement closes.
Required Question
Employer State of Washington
Address View Job Posting for Agency Information
View Job Posting for Location, Washington, 98504
Website http://www.careers.wa.gov