Overview

As the Policy Director, you will report to the HSQA Assistant Secretary. This position leads and directs the strategic policy, legislative development, and rulemaking for HSQA. You will identify emerging policy issues and lead resolution, oversee legislative and regulatory affairs, and be involved with management of external relationships with legislators, stakeholders, and the governor’s office. As an agency policy leader, you’ll partner closely with leaders in other divisions and executive offices to advance the agency’s policy priorities and assure division priorities are aligned.

About Washington Department of Health

At DOH, we safeguard public health in an ever-evolving world. Through collaboration with local health jurisdictions and state, federal, and private partners, our programs, and services impact every Washingtonian and visitor daily. We're driven by Equity, Innovation, and Engagement, as outlined in our Transformational Plan for the future of Washington health.