Healthcare Rates and Finance Analyst (WMS2/FS)

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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:

This position is located within HCA’s Financial Services Division (FSD), which in collaboration with other HCA divisions and a variety of external stakeholders and legislative partners, provides strategic financial expertise for Apple Health, Community Behavioral Health (CBH), PEBB and SEBB programs. In addition, FSD oversees the budget and compliance functions necessary to manage and monitor the single largest Washington State individual operating budget. Functions include budget management, accounting, forecasting, professional and hospital rate setting, financial analysis, and payment/collection operations. This division maintains a close working relationship with agency program, policy, and clinical divisions to ensure financially sound implementation and monitoring of program strategies. It is also accountable to the Governor and legislature in ensuring HCA operates within its budget.

About the position:The Healthcare Rates and Finance Analyst is a non-supervisory, analytical position that reports to the Employee and Retiree Benefits (ERB) Unit Manager. This position is also responsible for leading the negotiations and establishing the premium rates for the fully funded medical plans offered through managed care organizations, vision plans, dental plans as well as the Life and LTD benefits.

This position is eligible to telework part-time but is frequently required to report onsite

to meet business need. 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.

Some of what you will do:

• Financial Management, Fiscal Impact, Data Analysis and Decision Support.
• Perform and provide complex analysis and financial modeling for decision packages under consideration by the HCA director, Chief Financial Officer, OFM, and legislature that outline issues with current funding and/or initiate policy proposals to address anticipated future fiscal needs.
• Coordination with Authorizing Environment, Stakeholders, Partners, and HCA Programs/Units.
• Coordinate with fiscal and programmatic staff internal and external to the HCA to ensure 1) the accuracy of data and information presented in agency biennial and supplemental funding proposals and 2) that budget policy objectives are met while furthering the strategic goals of the HCA.
• Budget and Financial Management.
• Plan, lead, organize, and control the work performed by the organization related to PEBB and SEBB benefits budget and rates, including the PEBB Financial Projection Model (PFPM) and SEBB Financial Model.
• Rate Development.
• Perform data analysis for PEBB and SEBB benefits procurement processes. Analysis of utilization and historical trend data will inform decisions made during the annual rate development process.
• Participate on agency procurement teams in coordination with agency staff and actuarial consultants with regard to issues related to PEBB and SEBB rate development and total PEBB and SEBB budgets.

Required qualifications:

Qualifying candidates will meet one of the following criteria options:

Option 1: 

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in statistics, science, mathematics, data science, public administration or related field. 
• Three (3) years of professional experience working with large, complex financial systems/information is required.

Option 2: 

• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in statistics, science, mathematics, data science, public administration or related field
• Five (5) years of professional experience working with large, complex financial systems/information is required.

Option 3: 

Required Competencies:

Analytic & Technical Skills

• Expert/advanced level skill with Microsoft Excel, SQL/SAS, and a working knowledge of designing complex modeling, structuring ad-hoc data for use in complex analytical models.
• Ability to creatively use resources to create and document work processes and analytical tools.
• Ability to analyze data, identify data needs, develop problem solving strategies, support ideas using data as evidence, develop goals and priorities, and establish benchmarks.
• Ability to analyze and research the differences among budgeted and forecasted expenditures and actual expenditures and effectively communicate the reason for the differences.
• Analytical skills for financial research and modeling in complex multi-system environment.

Communication Skills

• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to translate complex financial/analytical information for non-financial/analytical audiences.
• Experience communicating with an array of audiences, ranging from staff with little financial background to elected government officials and federal auditors.
• Ability to coordinate and build consensus among internal/external stakeholders toward the development of departmental and legislative initiatives.
• Ability to develop and review complex written materials and provide detailed policy analysis. 

Preferred qualifications:

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in statistics, science, mathematics, data science, public administration or related field, and three (3) or more years of professional experience working with large, complex data systems or financial systems/information. 
• Experience within the State or other government entity is strongly preferred.

Analytic & Technical Experience and Skills

• Two (2) or more years of experience querying data through programs such as SQL.
• Four (4) or more years of experience in the development of financial modeling.
• Seven (7) years of experience working in the financial field.

Government Experience

• Experience working with the Washington State Agency Financial Reporting System (AFRS) data.
• Experience contributing to decision packages and fiscal notes.
• Knowledge of protocols/processes of the executive/legislative branches of state government.
• Experience with the Washington State Budget Development System (BDS).
• Experience working with the federal government.

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. 

About 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 Voices of HCA 
• A clear agency mission that drives our work and is person-centered HCA's Mission, Vision & Values
• A healthy work/life balance, including alternative/flexible schedules and mobile work options.
• A great total compensation and benefit package WA State Government Benefits
• 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 HCAjobs@hca.wa.gov. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact Angelic Matthews at Angel.Matthews@hca.wa.gov.

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