Project Director Jobs in Washington
Project Director jobs in Washington concentrate heavily in technology, aerospace, defense, and construction, with Seattle, Bellevue, and Tacoma serving as the primary hiring markets. Major employers with a sustained presence in Washington include Boeing, Microsoft, and Amazon, all of which maintain large program and project leadership functions across their operations. In-demand specialties include technology infrastructure delivery, large-scale construction project management, and defense program oversight. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Description
Electronic Health Records (EHR) Project Director
This is a full-time hybrid position. This position will be required to be onsite at least 1-2 days a week and will be required to be onsite more frequently to support implementation efforts and business needs.
This project position is funded through 06/30/2027. The program has requested funding to continue implementation efforts in state fiscal year 2028/29, which is dependent on legislative approvals.
All HCA employees are required to be Washington state residents upon their first day of employment.
The Opportunity
Manage the implementation of a statewide EHR system at the Health Care Authority as the project director for our agency’s portion of this multi-agency effort. This is an opportunity to join this project in the early stages as we build the Health Care Management and Coordination System (HCMACS) team from the ground up!
Key Responsibilities
- Direct all phases of the project lifecycle, including scope, schedule, risk, and quality management.
- Develop and manage the project charter, work plans, staffing models, and status reports.
- Align HCA implementation activities with the overall HCMACS Roadmap and strategic goals.
- Serve as HCA’s primary representative to HCMACS governance bodies.
- Ensure compliance with federal funding requirements and enterprise reporting expectations.
- Direct all phases of Epic Community Connect implementation including planning, design, workflow validation, build oversight, testing, training, go-live, and optimization.
- Oversee affiliate onboarding processes including readiness assessments, implementation planning, and operational integration.
- Ensure Epic configurations support diverse care models including rural health, behavioral health, Tribal health, and community-based care delivery.
- Lead operational planning for hosting models, shared services, release management, upgrade coordination, and system maintenance activities.
- Direct technical operations supporting Community Connect including infrastructure planning, system environments, identity management, security, and performance monitoring.
- Oversee interoperability and integration strategies and ensure compliance with interoperability standards.
- Build trust-based partnerships and maintain ongoing communication with affiliate executive leadership, clinicians, operational leaders, and community stakeholders.
- Develop and manage program budgets, affiliate financial models, implementation funding strategies, vendor contracts, and operational sustainability plans.
Why You’ll Love This Role
- You will join a growing team early in its development, giving you the opportunity to further shape this work and its impact on Washingtonians.
- You will use technical expertise in a human services environment developing equity-focused programs.
- You will do innovative work on a new program setting precedents for health care records in the state.
What You Bring
- Decision making: You are confident making important decisions, sometimes with limited information.
- Team-focused mentality: While much of the work is independent, you will collaborate with a small team and partners at other agencies in developing these new programs.
- Experience with Epic Community Connect: You have familiarity with interoperability standards in this or similar programs.
Required Qualifications
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 application.
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills in complex electronic health record systems, including implementation, optimization, and system development.
- Demonstrated skills in successfully supervising staff.
- Demonstrated skills in IT systems manager within a healthcare environment, consulting, project management, strategic planning, and/or business development.
- Demonstrated skills in quality/process/operational improvement and project management as it relates to project performance.
- Demonstrates skills in written and verbal communication, consensus building, meeting facilitation, conflict management, and process mapping.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and communicate with multidisciplinary and multiprofessional teams to gain consensus.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships among internal and external stakeholders to include vendor and consultant contract management.
- An initiative-taker and team player with the demonstrated ability to build trust with the internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrates strategic critical thinking and analytical skills with ability to develop and assess strategic, business, risk, financial, and marketing plans.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Demonstrate skills in healthcare operations management, to include maintaining CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) conditions of participation and accreditation by external bodies such as the Joint Commission.
- Demonstrated ability to be innovative and creative.
Required Competencies
- Equity lens – All HCA employees are required to consider equity in their decisions, processes, and day-to-day work, including how their work may affect the people and communities we serve.
- The ability to take action to learn and grow – You take action to learn and grow by seeking new perspectives, learning from experiences, and using what you’ve learned to continuously improve how you work and serve others.
- The ability to take action to meet the needs of others – You take action to meet the needs of others by listening, understanding different perspectives, and responding with care, respect, and solutions that support the people of the communities we serve.
Preferred Qualifications
While these are not required, having them may help you stand out as an applicant.
- Multiple positions held in varying roles and responsibilities preferred.
- Understanding of HCA's mission, programs, and systems.
- Knowledge of IT related procurement and contract processes including management of consultants.
- Proficiency in SharePoint Usage.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, consensus building, meeting facilitation, conflict management, and process mapping.
- Bachelor's degree in health administration, information technology, or related field and ten years of health informatics design and development experience with major electronic health record systems, including implementation, optimization, and specialization.
- At least five years of supervisory experience.
About the Program
The Health Care Management & Coordination System (HCMACS) Program is under the leadership of Washington’s Health and Human Services Enterprise Coalition (HHS Coalition), which includes the Department of Children, Youth & Families (DCYF), Department of Health (DOH), Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), Health Benefit Exchange (HBE), HCA, Department of Corrections (DOC) and Washington Technology Solutions (WaTech).
In 2024, Epic was selected as the Enterprise EHR System vendor. This comprehensive Epic solution, along with hosting services and over 50 individual third-party applications, will become the HCMACS Enterprise EHR System. HCMACS will be configured to meet needs across DOC, DSHS, and HCA to improve care coordination across the state. Successful implementation of this new program and service will have an unprecedented impact for those receiving health care services from Medicaid providers throughout the state, corrections facilities, and state hospitals. HCMACS resides within the HCA.
Supplemental Information
About the Washington State Health Care Authority
Better Health. Better Care. A Healthier Washington.
At HCA, we work to ensure people across Washington have the opportunity to be as healthy as possible. As the State’s largest health care purchaser and behavioral health authority, HCA serves nearly 3 million Washington residents through Apple Health (Medicaid), Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) and School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) programs, and behavioral health services. Through this work, HCA purchases and coordinates care coverage, supports behavioral health prevention, treatment, crisis response, and recovery and helps strengthen access to high-quality care across Washington.
More than a benefits package:
We want our employees to have the support, flexibility, and benefits they need to do their best work and build a career that works for their life. As a Washington State HCA employee, you’ll have access to a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Our benefits are designed to support you today while helping you plan for the future. Learn more about why HCA by visiting the Voices of HCA and the "Who we are" section of our website.
Your total compensation is more than your paycheck:
- Remote work and flexible schedules
- Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and 12 paid holidays
- Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML)
- Retirement options to plan for the future
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Employee wellness programs
- Learn more about Washington State Employee Benefits
Work Location and Schedule
This is a full-time 40-hour-per-week hybrid position. You will report to the HCA office located in Olympia, WA for in-person work. Our standard business hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with alternative work schedules considered based on business needs. When working in-person, you will work in a shared space, open office environment. In this role you’ll regularly collaborate with colleagues, agency leaders, state and federal partners, and other external partners or customers. Occasional travel may be required for meetings, training, or other business needs. All employees are required to report to our Olympia office on their first and final day of employment.
Our commitment to an inclusive workplace: The Health Care Authority is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a workplace where employees are respected, included, and supported in bringing their experiences, perspectives, and ideas to work. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in how we work together and serve the people of Washington. HCA also supports five voluntary employee led Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which create opportunities for connection, community, learning, and professional growth.
Application Directions
To be considered, you must complete the online application in full and submit all required materials. Incomplete applications or applications missing required materials will not be considered. When completing your application, please include the following required materials:
- Cover letter: describing your qualifications for this specific position
- Resume: that details your applicable experience and education.
- Three (3) professional references: References must be entered directly into the designated references section of your application. We require 3 professional references including at least one current or recent supervisor.
We encourage you to apply! If you meet the required qualifications for this position; we want to hear from you. Desired qualifications describe additional experience, knowledge or skills that may be helpful in the role, but they are not required to be considered for the position. We welcome applicants with different backgrounds, experiences, identities, and perspectives.
Veterans: We value the experience and skill veterans bring to the workforce and encourage veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses to apply. Eligible veterans may qualify for veterans’ preference in accordance with Washington State Law. If you are claiming veterans’ preference, you must attach your applicable DD-214 documentation to your application. Please redact your social security number, date of birth, and any other sensitive information before uploading and attaching the document.
Need accommodations or have questions? 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 Jake Nelko, human resources consultant – recruiter, at HCAjobs@hca.wa.gov and reference the recruitment title and job number in the subject line.
Technical Support: Reach out to NEOGOV directly at 1-855-524-5627 for technical support and login issues.
The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) is an E-Verify employer. All applicants with a legal right to work in the United States are encouraged to apply.
E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
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 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
Description
Electronic Health Records (EHR) Project Director
This is a full-time hybrid position. This position will be required to be onsite at least 1-2 days a week and will be required to be onsite more frequently to support implementation efforts and business needs.
This project position is funded through 06/30/2027. The program has requested funding to continue implementation efforts in state fiscal year 2028/29, which is dependent on legislative approvals.
All HCA employees are required to be Washington state residents upon their first day of employment.
The Opportunity
Manage the implementation of a statewide EHR system at the Health Care Authority as the project director for our agency’s portion of this multi-agency effort. This is an opportunity to join this project in the early stages as we build the Health Care Management and Coordination System (HCMACS) team from the ground up!
Key Responsibilities
- Direct all phases of the project lifecycle, including scope, schedule, risk, and quality management.
- Develop and manage the project charter, work plans, staffing models, and status reports.
- Align HCA implementation activities with the overall HCMACS Roadmap and strategic goals.
- Serve as HCA’s primary representative to HCMACS governance bodies.
- Ensure compliance with federal funding requirements and enterprise reporting expectations.
- Direct all phases of Epic Community Connect implementation including planning, design, workflow validation, build oversight, testing, training, go-live, and optimization.
- Oversee affiliate onboarding processes including readiness assessments, implementation planning, and operational integration.
- Ensure Epic configurations support diverse care models including rural health, behavioral health, Tribal health, and community-based care delivery.
- Lead operational planning for hosting models, shared services, release management, upgrade coordination, and system maintenance activities.
- Direct technical operations supporting Community Connect including infrastructure planning, system environments, identity management, security, and performance monitoring.
- Oversee interoperability and integration strategies and ensure compliance with interoperability standards.
- Build trust-based partnerships and maintain ongoing communication with affiliate executive leadership, clinicians, operational leaders, and community stakeholders.
- Develop and manage program budgets, affiliate financial models, implementation funding strategies, vendor contracts, and operational sustainability plans.
Why You’ll Love This Role
- You will join a growing team early in its development, giving you the opportunity to further shape this work and its impact on Washingtonians.
- You will use technical expertise in a human services environment developing equity-focused programs.
- You will do innovative work on a new program setting precedents for health care records in the state.
What You Bring
- Decision making: You are confident making important decisions, sometimes with limited information.
- Team-focused mentality: While much of the work is independent, you will collaborate with a small team and partners at other agencies in developing these new programs.
- Experience with Epic Community Connect: You have familiarity with interoperability standards in this or similar programs.
Required Qualifications
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 application.
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills in complex electronic health record systems, including implementation, optimization, and system development.
- Demonstrated skills in successfully supervising staff.
- Demonstrated skills in IT systems manager within a healthcare environment, consulting, project management, strategic planning, and/or business development.
- Demonstrated skills in quality/process/operational improvement and project management as it relates to project performance.
- Demonstrates skills in written and verbal communication, consensus building, meeting facilitation, conflict management, and process mapping.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and communicate with multidisciplinary and multiprofessional teams to gain consensus.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships among internal and external stakeholders to include vendor and consultant contract management.
- An initiative-taker and team player with the demonstrated ability to build trust with the internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrates strategic critical thinking and analytical skills with ability to develop and assess strategic, business, risk, financial, and marketing plans.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Demonstrate skills in healthcare operations management, to include maintaining CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) conditions of participation and accreditation by external bodies such as the Joint Commission.
- Demonstrated ability to be innovative and creative.
Required Competencies
- Equity lens – All HCA employees are required to consider equity in their decisions, processes, and day-to-day work, including how their work may affect the people and communities we serve.
- The ability to take action to learn and grow – You take action to learn and grow by seeking new perspectives, learning from experiences, and using what you’ve learned to continuously improve how you work and serve others.
- The ability to take action to meet the needs of others – You take action to meet the needs of others by listening, understanding different perspectives, and responding with care, respect, and solutions that support the people of the communities we serve.
Preferred Qualifications
While these are not required, having them may help you stand out as an applicant.
- Multiple positions held in varying roles and responsibilities preferred.
- Understanding of HCA's mission, programs, and systems.
- Knowledge of IT related procurement and contract processes including management of consultants.
- Proficiency in SharePoint Usage.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, consensus building, meeting facilitation, conflict management, and process mapping.
- Bachelor's degree in health administration, information technology, or related field and ten years of health informatics design and development experience with major electronic health record systems, including implementation, optimization, and specialization.
- At least five years of supervisory experience.
About the Program
The Health Care Management & Coordination System (HCMACS) Program is under the leadership of Washington’s Health and Human Services Enterprise Coalition (HHS Coalition), which includes the Department of Children, Youth & Families (DCYF), Department of Health (DOH), Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), Health Benefit Exchange (HBE), HCA, Department of Corrections (DOC) and Washington Technology Solutions (WaTech).
In 2024, Epic was selected as the Enterprise EHR System vendor. This comprehensive Epic solution, along with hosting services and over 50 individual third-party applications, will become the HCMACS Enterprise EHR System. HCMACS will be configured to meet needs across DOC, DSHS, and HCA to improve care coordination across the state. Successful implementation of this new program and service will have an unprecedented impact for those receiving health care services from Medicaid providers throughout the state, corrections facilities, and state hospitals. HCMACS resides within the HCA.
Supplemental Information
About the Washington State Health Care Authority
Better Health. Better Care. A Healthier Washington.
At HCA, we work to ensure people across Washington have the opportunity to be as healthy as possible. As the State’s largest health care purchaser and behavioral health authority, HCA serves nearly 3 million Washington residents through Apple Health (Medicaid), Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) and School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) programs, and behavioral health services. Through this work, HCA purchases and coordinates care coverage, supports behavioral health prevention, treatment, crisis response, and recovery and helps strengthen access to high-quality care across Washington.
More than a benefits package:
We want our employees to have the support, flexibility, and benefits they need to do their best work and build a career that works for their life. As a Washington State HCA employee, you’ll have access to a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Our benefits are designed to support you today while helping you plan for the future. Learn more about why HCA by visiting the Voices of HCA and the "Who we are" section of our website.
Your total compensation is more than your paycheck:
- Remote work and flexible schedules
- Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and 12 paid holidays
- Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML)
- Retirement options to plan for the future
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Employee wellness programs
- Learn more about Washington State Employee Benefits
Work Location and Schedule
This is a full-time 40-hour-per-week hybrid position. You will report to the HCA office located in Olympia, WA for in-person work. Our standard business hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with alternative work schedules considered based on business needs. When working in-person, you will work in a shared space, open office environment. In this role you’ll regularly collaborate with colleagues, agency leaders, state and federal partners, and other external partners or customers. Occasional travel may be required for meetings, training, or other business needs. All employees are required to report to our Olympia office on their first and final day of employment.
Our commitment to an inclusive workplace: The Health Care Authority is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a workplace where employees are respected, included, and supported in bringing their experiences, perspectives, and ideas to work. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in how we work together and serve the people of Washington. HCA also supports five voluntary employee led Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which create opportunities for connection, community, learning, and professional growth.
Application Directions
To be considered, you must complete the online application in full and submit all required materials. Incomplete applications or applications missing required materials will not be considered. When completing your application, please include the following required materials:
- Cover letter: describing your qualifications for this specific position
- Resume: that details your applicable experience and education.
- Three (3) professional references: References must be entered directly into the designated references section of your application. We require 3 professional references including at least one current or recent supervisor.
We encourage you to apply! If you meet the required qualifications for this position; we want to hear from you. Desired qualifications describe additional experience, knowledge or skills that may be helpful in the role, but they are not required to be considered for the position. We welcome applicants with different backgrounds, experiences, identities, and perspectives.
Veterans: We value the experience and skill veterans bring to the workforce and encourage veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses to apply. Eligible veterans may qualify for veterans’ preference in accordance with Washington State Law. If you are claiming veterans’ preference, you must attach your applicable DD-214 documentation to your application. Please redact your social security number, date of birth, and any other sensitive information before uploading and attaching the document.
Need accommodations or have questions? 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 Jake Nelko, human resources consultant – recruiter, at HCAjobs@hca.wa.gov and reference the recruitment title and job number in the subject line.
Technical Support: Reach out to NEOGOV directly at 1-855-524-5627 for technical support and login issues.
The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) is an E-Verify employer. All applicants with a legal right to work in the United States are encouraged to apply.
E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
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 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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- PMP certification from the Project Management Institute strongly preferred or required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, business, or a related field
- Ten or more years of progressive project management experience in a relevant industry
- Demonstrated experience managing budgets of at least several million dollars end-to-end
- Proficiency with project management platforms such as MS Project, Primavera, or Smartsheet
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and coordinating with executive stakeholders
Project Director Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a project director in Washington?
The most direct path is earning a bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or construction management, then accumulating progressive project management experience before pursuing a Project Management Professional credential from the Project Management Institute. Washington has no state-issued license specific to the project director title, but roles in construction often require familiarity with Washington Labor and Industries contractor registration requirements. Employers in aerospace and technology also value a demonstrated record of delivering large, cross-functional programs.
How much do project directors make in Washington?
Project directors in Washington earn a median of about $124,160 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $74,750 for the lowest 10% to over $202,120 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire project directors in Washington?
Companies currently hiring project directors in Washington include Apollo Mechanical Contractors, Vanir Construction Management, and GHD, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Washington's concentration of aerospace, defense, and enterprise technology employers means demand for experienced project leadership remains consistent across both large headquarters operations and regional program offices.
Which Washington cities have the most project director jobs?
Seattle, Everett, and Olympia have the most project director openings in Washington. Seattle and Bellevue drive volume through their dense concentration of technology companies, major corporate headquarters, and large-scale commercial construction activity, while Tacoma generates demand through its logistics infrastructure, port operations, and proximity to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, which supports substantial defense and government program work.
Are there remote project director jobs in Washington?
Yes, but they are less common than in purely analytical roles because project directors typically need to manage site visits, vendor relationships, and in-person stakeholder meetings. About 67% of project director openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, concentrated mostly in technology program management and enterprise software delivery where physical presence is less critical than in construction or infrastructure roles.
How can I get hired as a project director in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is stepping into a project coordinator or project manager role first, then building toward director-level responsibility. Boeing, Amazon, and Microsoft each run rotational and associate program manager tracks that bring in candidates from adjacent roles such as business analyst, operations coordinator, or engineering associate. Earning a Certified Associate in Project Management credential before applying strengthens early applications, and targeting Washington's growing construction and infrastructure sector through firms that staff large public works projects can open director tracks faster than technology alone.
Where can I find and apply to project director jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to project director jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current Washington openings across industries and experience levels. Search the listings, identify the roles that fit your background and target industry, and apply directly to the ones that match.
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