What are the responsibilities and job description for the DSHS BHA Legislative Analyst position at State of Washington Dept. of Social and Health...?
Description
The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) is seeking a Legislative Analyst to join the BHA Government and Community Affairs Team. The Government and Community Affairs Team manages all legislative work across the administration with an exciting, evolving portfolio, and the team works closely and collaboratively. In this role, you will be the subject matter expert and lead in the areas of legislative coordination, policy and data analysis, and the DSHS Victim Witness Notification Program.
Some of what you'll do:
- Manage the administration’s bill analysis workflow including the coordination, assignment, analysis, and tracking process during the legislative session
- Develop and oversee the production and tracking of legislative and other executive level reports
- Provide project management leadership and support for legislative projects
- Maintain legislative bill tracker throughout the Legislative Session
- Assist in communication regarding passed legislation and facilitate and oversee activities to ensure successful, accurate and timely bill implementation
- Facilitate internal coordination for constituent casework referrals from legislative offices
- Lead the coordination and logistics for tours of BHA facilities and programs for legislative members and staff, local elected officials, county and city councilmembers and other external parties
- Administer the Victim Witness Notification (VWN) Program, including database management and notification
- Provide timely, informative communications for victims, witnesses, victims’ next of kin, or victim advocates
- Coordinate with BHA facilities along with other state agencies, victim service organizations, and attorneys for VWN
What we're looking for:
- Excellent decision-making skills
- Ability to build partnerships
- Exceptional communication skills
- Knowledge of state legislature and legislative processes
- Ability to plan and organize various projects while utilizing resources to their potential
- Innovation and creative solutions that add value
- Ability to work outside of standard business hours during the legislative session (evenings, weekends, holidays)
Who should apply?
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, law, public health, health administration, political science or a related field AND at least five years of demonstrated experience in two or more of the following areas:
- analyzing policies, laws, rules, or regulations
- conducting business analysis and developing requirements
- leading business projects
- managing business operations
- business policy development
- supervising
Professional experience may substitute year for year for education
Along with your application, please include a cover letter detailing what makes you the best fit for this role.
The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that People find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.
Questions? Contact Recruiter, Chris Pulley at chris.pulley@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number 01390.Supplemental Information
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
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