Records and Discovery Manager; MA- Region​/Everett

Records and Discovery Manager (MA5) – Region 3 / Everett

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) – Child Welfare Region 3 Division – is seeking a Records and Discovery Manager (MA5) to lead records management, retention, and dependency discovery functions within the region.

Location: Everett, WA – Region
3. This role will involve a mix of telework and office work at the Everett Regional Office and travel to field offices as required.

Closing date: 01/13/2026 Salary: $6,414 – $8,628 per month.

• Supervise and manage the Forms and Records Supervisors within the Regional Dependency Discovery Unit.
• Provide reliable and professional direction to the unit and ensure processes meet timeliness and thoroughness required by Civil Rule, WAC, and RCW.
• Develop goals, conduct annual performance evaluations, and provide ongoing mentoring, training, and support to section staff.
• Lead records management and dependency discovery for DCYF Child Welfare Region 3.
• Serve as primary point of contact for regional staff, Administrative Services, IT, and the Office of the Attorney General on discovery matters.
• Provide counseling and training on discovery quality‑assurance measures.
• Offer direct consultation on Famlink, ARRTS/Opexus, Adobe Pro, AX, and ACT to management staff.
• Monitor implementation of program policies and procedures.
• Analyze data, identify trends, and make recommendations and proposals.
• Ensure staff training on records management, proper storage, and retention requirements.
• Develop efficient systems for requesting, creating, and storing records.
• Offer technical assistance and training to office managers and forms analysts.
• Represent the region in statewide meetings and work groups to ensure consistent practices.
• Review responses to regional quality‑assurance audits specific to discovery.

• Equivalent education and experience totaling six years as a Supervisor or Manager, with at least three of those years in Records Management, Dependency Discovery, or Public Disclosure.
• OR a bachelor’s degree in a related field (business administration, public administration, law, etc.) plus five years of experience in at least two of the following areas: research, policy analysis, business analysis, business project management, business operations, business policy development, records management, dependency discovery, or public disclosure.
• Ability to take action to learn and grow; ability to meet the needs of others.
• Demonstrated supervisor experience.

• Experience with Washington statutory and administrative law and federal law related to discovery of records.
• Understanding of public child welfare and DCYF programs and records.
• Knowledge of electronically stored information production.
• Compliance with federal and state laws on dependency, privacy, and confidentiality.
• Leadership experience applying tools to new areas.
• Experience managing multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Technical proficiency with computer and specialized software.

Submit your application through the State of Washington Career portal. Attach a cover letter, resume, and any required documents (e.g., transcripts, DD‑214 or NGB 22 for veteran preference, foreign equivalency certificate if applicable).

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Transcripts (if applicable)
• DD‑214 or NGB 22 if claiming veteran preference
• Foreign equivalency certification if degree earned outside the U.S.

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, or other protected characteristics. DCYF is committed to building a diverse, equitable workplace that reflects the communities it serves.

For more information on benefits and eligibility, please visit the Public Employee Benefits Board website. For accommodations during the application process, contact the DCYF Recruiter or call the NEOGOV toll‑free line at (855) 524‑5627.