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Role Description

This position is open until filled; however, to ensure consideration applications should be submitted by March 30, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.

KCHA is currently recruiting for a detail- and customer service-oriented Management Analyst (Records Compliance) to join our team. In this role, you’ll lead the agency’s work to comply with Washington State records laws and regulations and support employees through a program of training, education, and practical resources. Reporting to the Risk Manager, you’ll play an essential role in managing risk while developing quality and/or process improvement projects aimed at ensuring that agency policies and procedures align with compliance goals. Two positions may be filled through this recruitment process.

Essential Functions

• Support compliance with the Washington State Public Records Act by reviewing, responding to, and fulfilling requests for disclosure of agency records, working with legal counsel and departmental staff as necessary or appropriate.
• Manage the lifecycle of disclosure requests through the agency’s third-party technology platform.
• Support compliance with state- and agency-mandated records requirements through training and education of employees, and development and management of relevant policies and procedures.
• Support ongoing compliance with state-mandated records retention and destruction procedures.
• Ensure accurate and timely collection of data and preparation of related analysis in support of reporting to the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee of the Washington State Legislature and to agency leaders.
• Support compliance with subpoenas for records, as well as fulfillment of litigation discovery obligations, in particular requests for production of documents.
• Manage quality and/or process improvement projects related to compliance with the Public Records Act, state records retention requirements, litigation discovery, policies and procedures, and other Risk Management Department initiatives.
• Assist with the Risk Management Department’s technology and knowledge management systems and ensure that privacy and confidentiality requirements are met.
• Serve on agency committees and teams related to data security, and records governance and oversight.
• Manage special projects assigned by the supervisor and/or department leader.
• Provide back-up and support for the role and responsibilities of other Risk Management Department personnel.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree
• Moderate experience in regulatory compliance, risk management, records management, project management, and/or data analysis
• An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

Requirements

• Experience and knowledge of the principles of risk management, compliance, and loss control procedures.
• General knowledge necessary to ensure timely and accurate responses to requests for disclosure under the Public Records Act.
• Skill in effectively analyzing reports in both oral and written forms.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, necessary for ensuring compliance and mitigating risks related to the management of agency records.
• Demonstrated discretion and professionalism in maintaining confidentiality regarding sensitive records and discussions, including records requests and matters where claims or litigation are likely or in progress.
• Proficiency in the effective use of relevant computer software programs.
• Capacity to work both independently and collaboratively, often under tight deadlines.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven capability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external agency partners, legal counsel, and the general public.

Special Requirements

• Washington Association of Public Records Officers (WAPRO) certification within 18 months of hire.
• Consent to and pass required assessments.
• Consent to and pass a criminal records background check.
• The successful candidate will need to have access to reliable transportation to meet the business needs of the Agency.

Salary & Benefits

• The starting salary range for this position is $40.76 - $47.89 hourly dependent on qualifications and professional experience.
• The complete salary range for this position is $40.76 - $55.02 hourly.
• Performance based merit increase opportunities and Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA) are reviewed on an annual basis.
• A comprehensive health care benefits package for you and your dependents includes medical, dental and vision insurance, life and long-term disability insurance plans, vacation, sick and personal leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits are also available.

Work Environment

• After initial onboarding, this position will have the opportunity to work remotely up to 60% in accordance with the KCHA's flexible work arrangements.
• Employees must reside in Washington State and having the ability to report to the Central Office in Tukwila will be required.
• Some local and domestic travel may be required to support KCHA business needs.

Physical Requirements

• Incumbent(s) must be able to meet the physical requirements of the classification and have mobility, balance, coordination, vision, hearing and dexterity levels appropriate to the functions performed.
• This work requires occasional physical exertion of up to 25 pounds of force.
• Work regularly requires sitting, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and occasionally requires standing, walking, speaking or hearing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms and pushing or pulling.
• Work has standard vision requirements.
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly.
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound.
• Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities.
• Work has no exposure to environmental conditions.
• Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

Equal Opportunity

King County Housing Authority is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.