Health Care Cost Board Senior Data Analyst. (WMS2/CQCT)

Job title: Health Care Cost Board Senior Data Analyst. (WMS2/CQCT)

Company: Washington State

Job description: DescriptionHealth Care Cost Board Senior Data Analyst (WMS2/CQCT)71105397Join our team to lead complex technical and analytical projects that shape high-profile public reporting and policy recommendations with significant statewide impact. This crucial role directly addresses legislatively mandated tasks, delivering outcomes that influence the healthcare landscape across the state. Join us as the technical expert for the Health Care Transparency Board and drive meaningful change in statewide health care!All HCA employees will apply an equity lens to their work, which may include but is not limited to all analyses of core business and processes.About the division:The Clinical Quality and Care Transformation (CQCT) division makes clinical policy decisions that guide medical coverage, maintain quality standards, and ensure evidence-based practices for those on whose behalf HCA purchases medical care. The DATA team is within the Clinical Quality and Care Transformation (CQCT) Division and is tasked to provide data, analytics, and decision support tools to support HCA’s various initiatives and programs. DATA staff ensure availability of data-driven decision support, including advanced analytics and performance measurement, to improve decisions about clinical quality and health care purchasing.About the position:
The Cost Board Senior Data Analyst reports to the Cost Board Health Economics Research Manager within the Cost and Quality Analytics team and will work collaboratively with a highly skilled team composed of health data and policy analysts with advanced programmatic or analytical specializations. This team is responsible for managing and conducting research and data analytics for the Health Care Cost Transparency Board (HCCTB), established by law (Chapter 70.390 RCW). The HCCTB is responsible for reducing the state’s health care cost growth by determining the state’s total health care expenditures, identifying cost trends and cost drivers in the health care system, setting a health care cost growth benchmark for providers and payers and reporting annually to the Legislature, including providing recommendations for lowering health care costs.This position is eligible to telework and is typically not required to report on-site. The default assigned work location of all Health Care Authority (HCA) positions – both on-site and telework eligible positions – is within the State of Washington. Frequency of onsite work will vary based on business and operational needs. HCA may choose, but is not required, to support out-of-state telework on a case-by-case basis.DutiesSome of what you will do:

• Lead and ensure successful completion of HCCTB’s annual collection, validation, and analysis of carrier and non-carrier data to identify cost growth and cost growth drivers.
• Provide technical expertise on new HCCTB work, per 2SESHB 1508, to survey underinsured residents, employers, and employees to investigate how health care costs impact these groups.
• Identify and address other short- and long-term data and research needs of the HCCTB as well as provide evidence-based policy recommendations to the HCCTB.
• Ensure efficiency of analytical work through automation of data validation, report generation, statistical and visual analyses etc.
• Mentor junior data analysts and review their work to ensure accuracy, relevance, and timeliness of output.
• Advise on the best practices for HCCTB data collection, storage, management, metadata, and analysis.
• Identify data issues and propose process improvement opportunities.
• Work closely with policy, data, and project management staff as well as other stakeholders to ensure that the HCCTB delivers reporting requirements and fulfils its mandates in a timely manner.
• Represent the Health Care Authority in public forums and meetings involving multiple agencies and organizations.
• Effectively communicate issues, research methods, results, caveats, key insights, and/or policy implications to internal and external audiences.
• Effectively communicate highly complex research/analytical information for non-research/non-analytical stakeholders.

QualificationsRequired qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher in economics, mathematics, statistics, public health, health services research, or related field

AND

• At least three (3) years of experience in a financial, analytical, econometrics or forecasting field which must include experience leading major analytical projects.
• Experience demonstrating strong ability in leading teams, collaborative communication, strategic planning and creating system innovation.
• Two (2) years of minimum experience of SQL and R, SAS and/or Python programming skills.

Preferred qualifications:

• Expert/Advanced level skill and experience with the following: o data management software (SQL) o statistical software (SAS, R, SQL, and/or Python) o data visualization tools (Tableau and/or PowerBI).
• Strong verbal, visual, and written communication skills.
• Advanced statistical analysis skills (hypothesis testing, sampling methods).
• Knowledgeable in survey, mixed methods and/or econometrics.
• Independent judgment, high degree of analytical skill, expert level knowledge of databases, and an ability to collaborate with a broad array of stakeholders.
• Broad experience at the lead researcher level, including technical and quantitative skills, an understanding of public policy development and public budgeting, political sensitivity, personal resourcefulness, and the ability to work with senior managers and consultants.
• Critical thinking and the ability to proactively develop methods and approaches to analysis.
• Excellent time/project management and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated self-motivation and initiative to resolve problems or recommend alternative approaches when problems arise.
• Working knowledge of the Washington health care system including familiarity with health policy and/or market dynamics.
• Experience in creating applications and automating business solutions.
• Experience in using version control applications.

How to apply:Only candidates who reflect the minimum qualifications on their NEOGOV profile will be considered. Failure to follow the application instructions below may lead to disqualification. To apply for this position, you will need to complete your profile which includes three professional references and attach:

• A cover letter that specifically addresses how you meet the qualifications for this position
• Current resume

To take advantage of veteran preference, please do the following:

• Attach a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 long-form copy), NGB 22, or USDVA signed verification of service letter.
• Please black out any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers. Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.

Supplemental InformationAbout HCA:
Functioning as both the state’s largest health care purchaser and its behavioral health authority, the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) is a leader in ensuring Washington residents have the opportunity to be as healthy as possible.There are three pillars of our work: Apple Health (Medicaid); the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) and School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) programs; and behavioral health and recovery. Under these pillars, HCA purchases health care, including behavioral health treatment for more than 2.7 million Washington residents and provides behavioral health prevention, crisis, and recovery supports to all Washington residents.What we have to offer:

• Meaningful work with friendly co-workers who care about those we serve
• A clear agency mission that drives our work and is person-centered
• A healthy work/life balance, including alternative/flexible schedules and mobile work options.
• A great total compensation and benefit package
• A safe, pleasant workplace in a convenient location with restaurants, and shopping nearby.
• Tuition reimbursement
• And free parking!

Notes:Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment.HCA is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. HCA has five employee resource groups (ERGs). ERGs are voluntary, employee-led groups whose aim is to foster a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with HCA’s mission. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. Studies have shown women, racial and ethnic minorities, and persons of disability are less likely to apply for jobs unless they feel they meet every qualification as described in a job description. Persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, as well as people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are also encouraged to apply. If you have any questions about the required qualifications or how your experience relates to them, please contact us at . Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact Julie Laney at (360) 725.5130 or .The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) is an . All applicants with a in the United States are encouraged to apply.E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.to receive a list of new job postings at HCA.

Expected salary: $90360 – 126528 per year

Location: Olympia, WA

Job date: Sun, 07 Jul 2024 06:03:29 GMT

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